USDA Secretary Vilsack Meets with SNA on Universal School Meals
On September 2, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture (USDA) Tom Vilsack, along with other representatives from USDA, met virtually with SNA, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND), the American Federation of Teachers (AFT) and other allied organizations to discuss the importance of Healthy School Meals for All. During this meeting, each organization shared personal testimony on the critical importance of Healthy School Meals for All and the educational benefits of each student receiving a healthy, nutritious meal. Read More
Call for 2022 SNA Elections Nominations
Are you looking for exciting opportunities to grow professionally, bring a fresh perspective to national issues and network with other school nutrition professionals? Do you know someone with strong leadership skills, professional achievements, and a record of active participation in their state association or SNA? If so, nominate someone today! Visit the SNA website for more information, including open positions, eligibility requirements and more.
Be Recognized as a STEPS Champion!
Now that you’re revving up your summer STEPS and maybe even appearing on the Strive to Thrive Leaderboard, who better to help SNA recruit new steppers? Join your fellow STEPS leaders and become a STEPS Champion! What does a STEPS Champion do? Exactly what you do now: Stay active, help us spread the word and grow the Strive to Thrive tribe! Learn More
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Food Allergy Resource Center
It’s not too late to register for today’s webinar featuring chef-inspired ideas and best practices for managing common allergens in school meals, but did you know that SNA’s Learning Center also includes an allergy resource center with additional training and allergy resources from the CDC? Learn more. Sponsored by the National Peanut Board.
Nurture Adventurous Palates by Going WILD with Global Flavors
These days, students have been exposed to, and come to love, many more dishes with global flavors than previous generations. Join SNA for an exciting panel discussion at 3 p.m. EDT on Wednesday, September 29, during which we will show you how you can easily incorporate global flavors in your menu while keeping your food costs down, utilizing USDA Foods and basic pantry staples you likely have on hand. Register Now
USDA Supply Chain Q&A
Join SNA and the USDA team at 3 p.m. EDT Thursday, September 30, as they answer frequently asked questions to some of the key challenges operators are facing. From procurement strategies due to supply chain disruptions to guidance for feeding virtual learners—you don’t want to miss this! Part of SNA's School Nutrition Supply Chain Series. Register Now
Catch up on LEAD to Succeed™ Module 1
SNF’s Lead to Succeed™ Module 2 will be available very soon, so if you’ve procrastinated on completed Module 1: LEARN to Master Difficult Conversations, now’s the time! This self-paced 3-hour module details the key communications skills, approaches, and tools needed to inform, educate and drive the relevant opinions and behaviors. Learn More
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Team Nutrition Releases New Back-to-School Resources
This week, FNS' Team Nutrition published new promotional materials to celebrate and help promote healthy school foods for the 2021-22 school year. These new resources include an infographic for the School Community (English and Spanish), fun buttons for school nutrition professionals and thank you cards for students to thank foodservice members in their school. Learn more from USDA's Team Nutrition about school lunch and breakfast and download fun nutrition activity booklets.
Access to Healthy Food for Young Children Act
Senators Bob Casey (D-PA) and Patty Murray (D-WA) recently introduced S. 1270, the Access to Healthy Food for Young Children Act, which aims to invest in and improve the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) to make it easier for childcare providers to serve nutritious, healthy meals for young children. Read Sen. Casey's full press release.
OCFS Publishes Farm to School Application Guidance and Resources
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Tackle Hunger with AdVenture Capital During National Forum
AdVenture Capital, in partnership with Domino’s Smart Slice, invites school personnel and students to join its “Make Every School Meal Count” national forum on October 6, where they will be challenged to develop ideas that tackle hunger and increase school meal participation. After the virtual forum, students can submit their project ideas for a chance to win up to $2,000. Register Now
Learn How to Navigate the Future of School Nutrition Programs
As an industry representative it’s important to understand the school nutrition market. Who are your customers and key stakeholders? What are their challenges? What are the current trends? What is the future of school nutrition programs? Industry Boot Camp (Level I: November 8-10; Level II: November 15-17) is an intense educational seminar designed to answer these questions and more for industry representatives new to the K-12 foodservice segment. Learn More
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SN’s September 2021 Issue: Belonging Matters
The concepts of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) have been driving conversations across society. In its latest issue, School Nutrition magazine focuses on why feeling like you belong is so important, as well as how you can make those around you—whether employees, coworkers, students or friends—feel like they belong, too. Read Now
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