Over the past year and a half, school foodservice has changed in so many different ways. We’ve all had to step up to tackle multiple new challenges while embracing new opportunities. In the last edition of Industry Insider, Lori Adkins, incoming SNA President for SY2022-23, mentioned “We will get through this together!”
She couldn’t be more spot on! Right now, in these still uncertain times, we all need to come together, understand that we are experiencing unprecedented times that no one could ever have foreseen, realize that the supply chain is so unpredictable and disruptive and be flexible. Suppliers and distributors are working around the clock to ensure all students will be fed a nutritious meal. We all have that same common (and awesome!) goal…to feed our future!
Now is not the time for anger or frustration. NOW is the time to have patience, show grace and try to go with the flow. I read a sign this week that said, “The whole world is short staffed, be kind to those who showed up!”
How true is that? Let’s be grateful to those who show up, whether it’s your staff, your delivery person, your supplier or even a student.
Be kind to one another or even a stranger. You never know whose day you just made, simply by smiling at them or saying hello. The reality is when you are being kind to another person, you actually bring joy to yourself. And I know we can all use more joy in our lives every day. We will get through this together. And it will make it more manageable when we show patience, grace and kindness!
I look forward to the day very soon when we are all together, Until then, be safe, be kind and be healthy!
Sincerely,
Nicole Nicoloff
SNA Industry Advisory Council Chair
