Supply chain disruptions are prompting school districts to begin thinking differently and driving innovation to develop more efficient solutions. Want solutions? Join us for What in The World is GDSN? Supply Chain Challenges Made Simpler with Global Data Synchronization Network (GDSN) at 3 p.m. EST, today, January 12. Learn More

Have you heard? It’s now easier than ever to nominate a school nutrition colleague for an SNA Award! Every year, we recognize certain members for their outstanding contributions to the school nutrition profession through our SNA Awards program. Learn More

Cathy Schuchart, SNA’s Staff Vice President of Government Affairs and Media Relations, has been named by Association TRENDS as a 2022 Leading Lobbyist. Learn More

Although registration has now closed for the in-person event to ensure the safety of attendees, we encourage you to register for Virtual SNIC on January 25 and 26. For a reduced rate, you can attend SNIC from the comfort of your home or office and enjoy the same great programming. Register now.

Check out the full slate educational programming lined up for Virtual SNIC, including our exciting keynote speakers, learning bursts, Ideas@Work and more. Plus, we'll have Zoom breakouts and plenty of opportunities to connect via live chats.

Virtual SNIC will also host several Innovative Solution Sessions with industry representatives ready to demonstrate the latest and greatest in K-12 foodservice solutions and answer your questions.

Join us on Wednesday, January 26 at 5:00 pm EST at the conclusion of Virtual SNIC for the 2022 FAME Awards virtual ceremony sponsored by Basic American Foods. The stars of school nutrition will shine at the Foodservice Achievement Management Excellence (FAME) Awards, where operators and industry will come together to honor these outstanding leaders in the school nutrition profession for their innovation and service.

New York State Assemblyman Richard Gottfried has pre-filed a bill to amend the education law to require public schools to offer plant-based food options upon request by a student or person in a parental relation with a student. 

New Hampshire State Representative Alexis Simpson has introduced a bill to establish a farm-to-school reimbursement program. This program would reimburse schools the cost of food purchases made from New Hampshire and New England farms.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced a substantial increase to Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) reimbursement rates, effective January 1, 2022. The new rates, part of an annual rate adjustment, increase lunch reimbursements by 25 cents, helping to offset higher pandemic costs. Learn More

Visit the SNA Career Center to check out job postings in school nutrition. This week’s featured jobs include a Remote Procurement Specialist, Registered Dietitian (Statewide) in California and Director–Nutrition Services in Colorado. Learn More

Make 2022 the year you become your personal and professional best! Check out the January/February issue of School Nutrition magazine.