Influence SNA’s DEIA Initiatives
The School Nutrition Association (SNA) invites you to be a part of the Association's future Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Access (DEIA) strategy. Join a listening session taking place this month or take a 10-minute survey to lend your voice! Learn More

Read the June/July Issue of SN Magazine
Check out the lineup of articles in the just-released June/July issue of SN magazine, which are all about how you and your team can prepare for the uncertain year ahead, take better care of yourselves in the process and see your school nutrition program continue to thrive. Plus, be sure to take a look at the #ANC22 Preview! Read More

Waivers Update! Remarks from the Senate Agriculture Committee Chair
In less than a month, pandemic-related waivers will expire, leaving fewer options to continue feeding children who rely on them for their next meal. Waiver extensions continue to be at the forefront of Congressional discussions—but our work is not done. Learn More
Don’t Miss the Regular Rate Registration Deadline: June 17!
It’s not too late to join thousands of your peers from around the country in Orlando, Fla., for #ANC22, the most powerfully potent mix of networking, education and solutions-sharing in the K-12 school nutrition profession. Register now!

Browse Education Sessions
Check out the newly launched searchable event agenda on the ANC website. When browsing, pay special attention to that "Target Audience" search filter, as it's the best way to find education sessions that are most appropriate for your career. Using this interactive agenda, you can find education sessions and other ANC events by:
  • Type
  • Key area
  • Topic
  • Target audience

Download the official ANC App, available June 23.

Exhibit Hall Highlights
The Exhibit Hall is a one-stop shop of every product category related to the K-12 school foodservice segment under one roof! The Hall will be open several hours on both Monday and Tuesday, July 11-12. Plan ahead and maximize the opportunities of this must-visit destination. 
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Did we mention there are more than 800 booths at the 2022 Annual National Conference? It’s the place to be for food, beverages, equipment, technology, supplies and resources, all brought together to help you solve any problems your cafeteria team might be facing.
Secretary of Agriculture Announces New framework to Transform the Food System
Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack announced USDA’s new framework intended to transform the food system to benefit consumers and producers, including initiatives to bolster school meal programs. Learn More

Biden Administration Explores $1 Billion Funding Option
As the possible end of pandemic-related waivers looms, the Biden administration is considering options of using about $1 billion from USDA’s Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) for school meal program commodity purchases.  
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Join the Next Lessons from the Field Webinar
The U.S. Department of Education is continuing the Lessons from the Field Webinar Series with the Empowering Students, Schools & Communities through Community Violence Interventions webinar at 3 p.m. ET today, June 15. It will feature educators and experts who will discuss how they are addressing violence and creating safer school environments through the implementation of community violence interventions. Register now!
 
This webinar is sponsored by the U.S. Department of Education
Missed a live webinar? We’ve added a few to our on-demand library, including Fun Summer Feeding with Potatoes.       
July 10-12, 2022

October 10-14, 2022
Southern Comfort
Preparing and serving southern dishes in your school cafeteria not only introduces your students to all kinds of new flavors and foods but also to important history and heritage. Learn how you can take your students on a tour of the American South by serving them…