#ANC2020 Canceled Due to COVID-19
SNA’s Annual National Conference scheduled for July 12-14, 2020 in Nashville, TN has been cancelled. Read More

SNA Announces National Award Winners for School Lunch Hero Day
In celebration of  School Lunch Hero Day  (Friday, May 1), SNA recognizes the widespread efforts of school nutrition professionals across the country to ensure needy students have access to healthy meals during COVID-19 school closures.

Journal of Child Nutrition & Management Publishes Spring 2020 Edition
JCN&M provides clear and focused research for school nutrition operators. Read More
 
Powerful Partnerships Emerge Through Emergency Feeding Operations
School Nutrition publishes the second article in its COVID-19 digital series. Read More
Find feeding site locator maps, grant opportunities, and other resources for schools and families from our allied partners.

USDA Releases New COVID-19 School Nutrition Guidance
USDA Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) released a new series of waivers and guidance for school meal service during COVID-19 school closures.

COVID-19 School Meal Programs Benefit from SNF Grants
Philanthropic organization School Nutrition Foundation (SNF) awarded the first funds in a series of grants to support emergency feeding operations serving needy students during COVID-19 school closures. Read More
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Our SNA Industry Partners Resources page includes 34 different organizations that offer various resources to assist school nutrition professionals navigate the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn more
SNA Advocates for Funding to Offset Losses
On Monday, April 27th, SNA joined 37 allied organizations in a letter to the U.S. House and Senate Appropriations Committees advocating for funding to help offset financial losses for school meal programs due to COVID-19 closures. The letter urges Congress to provide $2.6 billion to mitigate a portion of the estimated, significant loss that school nutrition programs have and will continue to experience. Read the  complete letter .
 
USDA Announces Farmers to Families Food Box Program
USDA Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), in conjunction with FNS and the Office of Partnerships and Public Engagement (OPPE), published Frequently Asked Questions for non-profit organizations seeking to receive food through the Farmers to Families Food Box Program. The Frequently Asked Questions are available on the AMS website .
 
SNA Comments on DGA Committee
On April 30th., SNA submitted comments on the 2020 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee (DGAC) Request for Comment. SNA strongly supports sound, evidence-based guidelines to ensure students will choose to eat nutritious school meals and pave the way for healthier habits throughout their lives. Read  SNA's comments .
 
USDA Approves More States for EBT Program to Feed Kids
USDA announced that additional states are approved to operate  Pandemic Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) . This new program provides assistance to families of children who are eligible for free or reduced price meals currently dealing with school closures. States that are currently approved to operate the EBT Program are listed on the  USDA FNS website .
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SNA CEO Named ASAE Fellow
Patricia Montague, CAE, FASAE honored by American Society of Association Executives for exemplary service and leadership.

State Agency Advisory Council (SAAC) Applications Open
SNA is currently accepting applications from state agency directors to represent the USDA Mid-Atlantic, Midwest, and West regions. Serving on the SAAC offers exciting opportunities to grow professionally, develop new skills, work on issues from a national perspective and contribute to the school nutrition profession. Read More
Produce in a Pandemic: Providing Children with Fresh Fruits and Vegetables During COVID-19 School Closures
This month’s magazine celebrates the hard work and creativity of school nutrition professionals during the COVID-19 crisis.

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