Take Action: Request Continued Student Access to School Meals
We need you to make your voice heard ! On July 10, SNA sent a letter to USDA requesting swift action to guarantee consistent, safe and equitable student access to healthy school meals. We need you to ask Congress to support SNA’s requests in the letter to USDA. Take action now !

Take Action: Request Senate Sign On
Urge your senators to sign a letter USDA requesting additional waivers and funds to transport meals. Take action now!

USDA Responds to SNA’s July 10 Advocacy Letter
On July 20, USDA responded to SNA’s July 10 letter which raised serious concerns about serving students during the pandemic. SNA asked USDA to immediately extend all Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) and Seamless Summer Option (SSO) COVID-19 waivers, including Area Eligibility, through the end of SY2020-21. USDA’s letter states,” The issues you identified in your letter are the ones we are working to understand and find a path forward in the best interest of students and schools."

Join Us for a Leadership Town Hall
On Monday, July 27 at 4 pm EDT, members of the SNA Leadership Development Committee will be on hand to virtually answer questions about serving on the Board or a national committee. Learn more
Register Now for the First Innovative Solutions Showcases!
Industry representatives will present their newest products, services and equipment via Zoom in these limited capacity virtual sessions—free for members! Showcases will take place on Monday and Tuesday afternoons throughout the month of August and feature up to six companies each day. Learn more .

August 3 Companies
Presenting on Monday August 3 are Domino’s Smart Slice, LINQ Nutrition, Winston Foodservice, Heartland and Land O’Lakes. Register Now.

August 4 Companies
Presenting on Tuesday August 4 are PrimeroEdge, G.A. Systems, Inc., Pacific Northwest Canned Pears, Global Food Solutions and Schar USA. Register Now.

August 10 Companies
Presenting so far on Monday August 10 are Pear Bureau Northwest, Sunkist Foodservice Equipment and inTEAM Associates, LLC + Hubert. Register Now .

Stay tuned for more information about presenters for upcoming showcases! Space is limited to just 50 participants for each session, so reserve your spot now for Week 2 , Week 3 and Week 4! (Each week requires separate registration.) Industry members--find out more about how to become an exhibitor!
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The number of companies presenting new products and services in each day in the inaugural Innovation Solution Showcase. Reserve your spot now for these virtual sessions—space is limited to just 50 participants! Learn More and Register
NEW! Fall Directors Best Practices Conference: Coming Together to Feed Kids During a Pandemic—Oct. 27 & 29
Reserve your spot now to virtually connect with your peers and learn the best ideas to feed kids in blended learning environments using multiple service delivery models that are anticipated for SY2020-21. Learn More
Industry Advisor Chair Thanks Members in New Video
Sean Leer of Gold Star Foods thanks SNA members for their extraordinary efforts during the pandemic and encourages operators to reach out to industry. Watch video .

Meet the New SNA President
Hear the inspiring story of Reggie Ross, SNS, the President of the 2020-21 Board of Directors, in a new video interview with SNA CEO Patti Montague, CAE.

Visit the New SNA Shop!
Check out the new SNA Shop , featuring National School Lunch Week merchandise to help you promote the 2020 movie theme of Now Playing: School Lunch—Your Ticket to Good Nutrition.
USDA Updates Interactive Map to Help Parents and Students Find Meals During COVID-19
The  Meals for Kids Site Finder  has been updated to assist families in finding meals for students while schools remain closed due to the coronavirus pandemic.
 
USDA Publishes Final Report from the 2020 Dietary Guideline Advisory Committee
On July 15, USDA posted the 2020 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee’s  final repor t . This report is an overview of the latest scientific information on specific topics such as infant and child nutrition, and dietary habits to promote health and the prevention of chronic diseases. 
 
FNS Publishes Final Rule for Administrative Revisions to FDPIR
USDA Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) published its  Final Rule   “Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR): Two-Year Administrative Funding Availability and Substantial Burden Waiver Signatory Requirement.”
 
USDA Updates Professional Standards Training Tracker Tool
On July 13, FNS announced   new updates  for the Professional Standards Training Tracker Tool (PSTTT).
“Chain Reaction,” the most-recent installment in the magazine's series of COVID-19 digital supplements, offers reflections from both vendors and operators on their respective challenges and concerns.