Raise Your Voice in Support of School Meal Programs at #LAC21
LAC 2020 is a chance for you to share your vision, passion, and personal expertise with lawmakers. Join forces with hundreds of SNA members and school nutrition advocates March 8-10, 2021 to make a positive impact on the future of child nutrition programs. Register now for three impactful afternoons of advocacy—early bird rates end January 22! To learn more about the virtual format, read the LAC 2021 FAQs.
NSBW 2021 Toolkit Now Available
The next two months leading up to the March 8-12, 2021, event, are sure to fly by, but the official NSBW Toolkit is your essential playbook with everything you need to organize your goals, your team and your plan to “Score Big With School Breakfast!”
SNF’s SNIC2021 “Looking Good” Fashion Fun Raffle
SNF is excited to announce its “Looking Good” Fashion Fun Raffle, taking place during SNIC 2021. Don’t miss the chance to kick off 2021 feeling great and looking good. Visit the SNF website to purchase your ticket securely online. The SNF Raffle winner will be announced during the Wrap-up session at SNIC. Learn More
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2021 FAME Awards Virtual Ceremony
We are just one week out from the School Nutrition Industry Conference 2021. SNIC will host the annual Basic American Foods FAME Awards, which will take place on Thursday, January 14, from 3:30-4:30 pm via Zoom. Operators and industry will honor these outstanding leaders in the school nutrition profession for their innovation and service.
Breakout Sessions
Zoom Breakouts are concurrent sessions designed for informal idea sharing and networking. One to look out for this year is Self-Care: Putting You and Your Team First with Vanessa Hayes, SNS; Shannon Solomon, MS, SNS and learn more about SNA's new STEPS Strive to Thrive app that is designed to keep school nutrition professionals emotionally and physically healthy and motivated in today’s world! Learn More
Speed Networking
Introducing Speed Networking at SNIC! Attendees will meet new colleagues—and catch up with old friends, too—you will be randomly assigned a networking group for a few minutes and then reassigned to a new group. At the conclusion of this event, you’ll have experienced about six different groups—and made a lot of great connections! Learn More
SNIC 2021 will be your best opportunity to hone your leadership skills for the challenges of today with guidance from the best speakers, insights into critical trends and peer-to-peer practical ideas. Check out what to expect and FAQs for more information about the new virtual conference format. Register now
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The number of days until National School Breakfast Week kicks off on March 8, 2021! Start planning now with the help of our resources and check out the SNA NSBW 2021 shop for budget-friendly merchandise to bring your ideas to life! Learn more. |
Save the Date for the 49th Legislative Action Conference: March 8-10, 2021
Congress Passes School Meal Program Relief Funds
On December 22, 2020, Congress passed, and President Trump signed into law, a stimulus package to provide relief to those affected by COVID-19. Read More
HHS/USDA Publish Dietary Guidelines for 2020-2025
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STEP Into 2021 Fresh and Healthy!
We are excited to enter 2021 with healthy resolutions. While social distancing and working from home have kept us safe, many of us may be feeling disconnected from the daily activities that kept us energized and motivated. SNA Strive to Thrive is here to help you move in the right direction, step by step, activity by activity! Want more resources? Visit the STEPS website.
Ready For A Challenge?
We will begin hosting new Quarterly STEPS Challenges throughout the year featuring special Strive to Thrive virtual activities and more health and wellness themed prizes. The New Year, New You Challenge starts January 15. Download the SNA Strive to Thrive App and check back soon for more details.
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Find a Job Through the SNA Career Center
Visit the SNA Career Center to check out job postings in school nutrition. This week’s featured jobs: General Manager 3 in Centralia, WA, Director of Finance in Weston, WI and General Manager 4 in Ennis, TX and Piscataway, NJ. Learn More
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Kids love the sour, tangy, salty taste of pickles—but when it comes to making your own, you’re not limited to just cucumbers! Explore the world of pickles (of all kinds) in "In Praise of Pickles," by Dylan Roche.
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