Supply Chain Disruptions Webinar Today—Register Now 
Join SNA at 3 p.m. TODAY, December 1, as we, along with the Association of School Business Officials (ASBO), discuss the supply chain disruptions schools are facing. Register now!  
 
Share Your Supply Chain Strategies: SNA Needs Your Input! 
SNA is asking members to share strategies for coping with and minimizing supply chain challenges. We want to spotlight your success and inspire your colleagues as part of SNA webinars, meetings and resources. Learn More

FY2022 Appropriations Status
On October 1, the U.S. Congress passed a Continuing Resolution, a short-term government funding bill, keeping federal agencies open and funded at current levels levels December 3. To avoid a government shutdown, Congress has until December 3 to pass either another Continuing Resolution or a FY2022 Appropriations bill.
Registration Now Open for #LAC22 
"A New Era in School Nutrition” equals opportunities for change! 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! Learn More 
 
Earn SNA's School Nutrition Specialist (SNS) Credential at LAC 
Ready to earn your School Nutrition Specialist (SNS) Credential? Take the exam at #LAC22. Registration, approval and payment must be made in advance and cannot be done on site. Visit www.schoolnutrition.org/sns to register or email certSNS@schoolnutrition.org. 
 
SNF Together Again
The party of the year is happening at the Together Again Gala! You won’t want to miss dinner, drinks and dancing to live entertainment, all while honoring SNA members and their accomplishments during the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn more and buy your tickets. 
 
Strategies for Telling Your Story to Legislators 
Bring your expertise, your enthusiasm and your stories to Washington, D.C., and take advantage of this annual opportunity to get your message across to your state’s Congressional delegation. Learn storytelling strategies to get your point across by coming a day early for the pre-conference workshop. The final day of the conference is reserved for meeting with your legislators. 
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In the top 200 U.S. school districts, the number that have made masks optional rose to 75, up from 50 on October 1, according to the latest data reporting by Burbio. Check out more school closure trends, updated weekly, with the K-12 School Opening Tracker. 
USDA Invests $32 Million to Strengthen U.S. Food Supply Chain
On November 22, U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced the investment of $32 million in grants awarded to 167 meat and poultry slaughter and processing facilities to support expanded capacity and efficiency through the Meat and Poultry Inspection Readiness Grant (MPIRG) program.

FY2022 Farm to School Grant Program Request for Applications (RFA)
USDA's fiscal year (FY) 2022 Farm to School Grant Program Request for Applications (RFA) is now available. The solicitation will remain open until 11:59 p.m. ET on January 10, 2022. The RFA includes priority scoring incentives for applicants who meet certain criteria, including priority consideration for applications from Indian Tribal Organizations (ITOs) and entities led and staffed by Native Americans and serving Native American communities.
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 include Nutrition Specialist in Virginia. Learn More 
Emotional Intelligence at Work 
You know what IQ is, but what about EQ, or emotional intelligence? Those who are “people smart” tend to be happier at work, better supervisors and more productive—and EQ consists of skills that can be learned. Read the article.