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SNA Joins US Agriculture Sec. Perdue at School Nutrition Roundtable
SNA鈥檚 President and CEO joined Sec. Perdue at a roundtable discussion on school nutrition issues. The Secretary announced forthcoming proposed regulations to provide additional flexibilities for school meal programs.
SNA Releases 2020 Position Paper
SNA is calling on Congress to expand student access to healthy school meals at no charge by eliminating the reduced price co-pay.
90% of Districts to Exceed School Meal Whole Grain Mandates
SNA鈥檚 recent survey of school meal programs nationwide reveals students will choose from a wide range of whole grains, as well as customizable, clean label and ethnic menu options this fall. The 2019 School Nutrition Trends Report also covers unpaid student meal debt.
School Nutrition Professionals to Taste-test Healthy Menu Options at Annual Conference
Next week, SNA will kick off a two-day exhibit of foods, beverages, equipment and tools for school cafeterias. The event is part of SNA鈥檚 73rd Annual National Conference (ANC) in St. Louis.
SNA to Introduce New Board Members at ANC
On Tuesday, July 16, at SNA鈥檚 Annual National Conference in St. Louis, the Association will welcome several newly elected members to the Board of Directors.
SNA鈥檚 Annual National Conference to Serve Up Healthy School Meal Solutions
Nearly 6,000 school nutrition professionals from across the country are headed to St. Louis, Missouri, this month for SNA鈥檚 73rd Annual National Conference (ANC), July 14-16.
SNA Recognizes 2019 National Industry Member of the Year
SNA will honor Gary Vonck of KeyImpact Sales & Systems as the national Industry Member of the Year at its 73rd Annual National Conference in July in St. Louis, MO.
SNA Celebrates National Award Winners for School Lunch Hero Day (Fri. May 3)
SNA has announced winners of their annual national awards recognizing an exceptional school nutrition director, manager and employee for their efforts.
SNA Responds to School Meal Flexibilities Complaints
SNA has responded to lawsuits regarding USDA鈥檚 2018 final rule on school meal flexibilities.
30th Annual National School Breakfast Week – March 4-8
Next week, school cafeterias across the country will celebrate NSBW with the 鈥淪tart Your Engines with School Breakfast鈥 campaign.
School Nutrition Professionals Seek Program Support & Simplification
Next week, approximately 900 school nutrition professionals from across the country will gather in Washington, D.C. for SNA鈥檚 47th annual Legislative Action Conference.
SNA Statement on Federal Government Shutdown
SNA is urging Congress and President Trump to resolve the federal government shutdown before any lapse in school meal funding occurs. Earlier this month, USDA confirmed that states were provided adequate funds to support school meal programs through the month of March.