N ew Video from SNA Thanks School Nutrition Professionals
As the 2019-2020 school year comes to an end, SNA wants to thank you and take a moment to celebrate the extraordinary and heroic work you’ve done during the COVID-19 pandemic. Here’s to you! Watch the video

Celebrate Award Winners with Us!
The spotlight will be shining on SNA award winners later this month! Learn More

USDA Secretary of Agriculture Addresses SNA Patrons
On Friday, June 26, Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue virtually addressed the SNA Board of Directors, the Public Policy and Legislation Committee, the State Agency Advisory Council and industry members during the School Nutrition Association’s Patron Forum. Read More
SNA Member Resources
SNA’s COVID-19 resources include official agency guidance from USDA, CDC, FDA and others; SNA legislative and regulatory policy updates, SNA resources including webinars and School Nutrition articles, and industry and allied partner resources. Learn More

SNA Industry Partner Resources
We’ve added more resources from our industry partners—now up to 46! Check out menu planning tools as well as food, equipment and technology resources searchable by company name. Learn More

SNA COVID-19 Webinar Series, SN Magazine Articles and Other Resources
Check out 10 free COVID-19 webinars, digital magazine supplements, the Back to School Thought Starters white paper and SNA research on COVID-19 impacts on school nutrition. Learn More

USDA, CDC, FDA and DOE Links and Guidance
Links and resources from USDA include the Food and Nutrition Service response to COVID-19, Q&A policy memos and FAQs on child nutrition program meal service while CDC information includes interim guidance on worker safety. Learn More
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The number of attendees for Stronger Together, SNA’s virtual back-to-school planning series, which wrapped up on June 30 and earned rave reviews! In case you missed it, the series is available on-demand. Learn More
Now On-Demand: SNA’s Virtual Training Series, Stronger Together!
Prepare for the upcoming school year with the on-demand version of SNA’s first live virtual training series, Stronger Together! Learn More
USDA Issues Waiver on Food Entitlement Calculations for SY2020-21
USDA issued an opt-in waiver under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) that would allow state agencies participating in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) to use data from the SY2018-19 when calculating their SY2020-21 food entitlement dollars. Read More

New and Extended SY2020-21 COVID-19 Waivers
USDA announced the extension of multiple COVID-19 emergency feeding waivers to last through the end of SY2020-21. Read More

USDA Announces $12.1 Million in Farm to School Grant Awards
On June 29, USDA announced that it is awarding $12.1 million in farm-to-school grants .
Long Memories, A Legacy and Donation to the Annual Fund
Read this heartwarming story about a member of American School Food Services Association (ASFSA), SNA’s former namesake, who was in charge of the school lunch program in South Bend, Ind. from the 1960s through the 1980s and never forgot her passion for the school nutrition field. Learn More
Visit SNA’s Career Center and browse resources for employers and job seekers. Job seekers can enjoy a variety of services, including access to job opportunities, resume reviews and personalized job alerts. Employers can post a job opening or browse candidates. Learn More
Oct. 12-16, 2020
The June/July issue of School Nutrition delves into what childhood looks like right now, giving a better understanding of the barriers children and teens are facing.