LAC 2022: A New Era in School Nutrition
Be a part of advocacy in action in the nation’s capital when you attend SNA’s 50th Legislative Action Conference (LAC), March 6-8, 2022, in Washington, D.C. Registration is now open! 

Explore Walk-In Coolers and Freezers with New SN Plus
If a walk-in cooler and/or freezer has become an urgent need, a new SN Plus digital supplement, "Wondering About Walk-Ins?” offers advice on making the most of this big investment. Read More

Check out the New #SNIC22 Videos
There are so many reasons to attend the School Nutrition Industry Conference in San Antonio—less than two months away, but don’t just take our word for it. Watch these new videos for a sneak peek of what’s in store and what our attendees are most excited about. Remember, if you can’t come in person, we have a virtual option! Learn More
Eat Hard, STEP Harder with the Strive to Thrive STEPS Challenge!
This Thanksgiving, set your goals and track your progress. After the turkey settles, reconnect with your daily activities that keep you energized and motivated with the Strive to Thrive app! STEP into SNA’s Fourth-Quarter Wellness Challenge! SNA Strive to Thrive ends on Friday, December 31, at 11:59 p.m. ET.

Meditation and Mindfulness 
Need some peace and quiet to digest that turkey? SNA has partnered with Lee Papa to offer meditation and mindfulness bonus activities for the Strive to Thrive STEPS challenges. Put on your headset, find a quiet location that suits you best and use any or all of the meditation modules in the Challenge app to go through the 7-minute meditation sessions.

STEPS Challenge Prizes
Who doesn’t like winning prizes? Those that participate in the SNA Strive to Thrive STEPS challenges and reach or surpass an official SNA STEPS challenge goal will be entered into a drawing to win these prizes: 

  • One (1) winner will receive the grand prize, a special wellness-themed prize that will include a $150 gift card!
  • Three (3) other prizes will be given to one random winner based on each of the step goal levels. 


Become a STEPS Champion!
Ambassadors for health and fitness? Yes, please! Become a STEPS Champion by staying active and helping us spread the word! Post your activities, progress and videos with yourself and any fellow steppers on social media and tag SNA on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Use the hashtags #STEPSChampion and #Strive2Thrive, and we may share your content on social or in SN magazine! We will be recognizing our STEPS Champions this winter. 
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Originally signed in 1975, the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) requires that children with physical, mental and learning disabilities be provided equal access to public education. Recognize the special education teachers and staff in your school with a thank-you treat, courtesy of the cafeteria.

For more facts, ideas and celebrations check out SN's Promotion Calendar.
U.S. House Passes the Build Back Better Act
On Friday, November 19, the U.S. House voted to pass H.R. 5376, the Build Back Better Act. The $1.7 trillion budget reconciliation bill includes $90 billion for agriculture-related programs, including school nutrition. Read More

Early Childhood Nutrition Improvement Act
U.S. Representatives Suzanne Bonamici (OR-1) and Elise Stefanik (NY-21) introduced H.R. 5919, the Early Childhood Nutrition Improvement Act. The bill makes changes to the existing Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP.) Read More
Better Together Celebration!
It's been two years since we've been able to see one another in-person, so this is a time to CELEBRATE, as we are all Better Together. Those who travel to SNIC in Texas are invited to the observation deck of the 750-foot-tall Tower of the Americas for spectacular views of the Alamo City, food, drink and celebrating being back together! If you want to take in the NFL playoff games afterward, just head down to the revolving Chart House Restaurant. We can’t wait to see you there! Register now!
The Root of the Matter
It’s that time of year again when farmers markets start filling up with beautiful winter vegetables, including roots. Do you know your root vegetables? Read more about them in the latest issue of School Nutrition magazine.