Lead the Conversation: The Role of School Meals in Hunger, Nutrition and Health
The Biden-Harris Administration is planning a White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition and Health to be held in September 2022. During this conference, the Administration plans to unveil a national strategy to “accelerate progress and drive transformative change in the U.S. to end hunger, improve nutrition… and close disparities…” Learn More
Get Ready to Connect at #ANC22
Already registered for #ANC22? Now prepare to learn, engage and connect! As you think about what you want to get out of the conference, don't forget about member section meetings! These special meetings allow peers from districts and schools all over the country to come together to discuss challenges and brainstorm solutions for their school nutrition programs. Still need to register? Explore the conference agenda and register today!
USDA Publishes Request for Comment on LFS Cooperative Agreement Program
USDA is proposing an emergency information collection needed for the Agricultural Marketing Service to administer a new noncompetitive cooperative agreement program for the purchase of local foods for distribution to schools. Learn More
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To help you address dietary restrictions, SNA’s Food Allergy Resource Center has everything you need to manage food allergies and ensure the safety of students. Resources include how to create an emergency action plan, advice from a top allergy expert, frequently asked questions, a list of top allergens and much more. Learn More
The Big 9
Approximately 90% of food allergy reactions occur to one of eight common foods in the U.S. Called “The Big 9,” these foods include: Milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, fish, crustacean shellfish, wheat and soy. Although these are the most commonly allergenic foods, more than 160 different foods have been indicated in food allergy reactions.
Food Allergy Training
SNA continues to bring you updated Food Allergy training that focuses on the basics and not so basics. Knowing the signs and symptoms of a food allergy reaction and what steps to take can save a child’s life. Earn CEUs and valuable information while participating in these webinars:
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The number of new members who stepped up to the challenge in May for our May STEPS challenge. Join us for our June STEPS challenge for a chance to win great prizes! Visit Heka Health for more information on STEPS and to download the Strive to Thrive app.
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Cafeteria Visit Toolkit
Throughout the summer months, members of Congress will be in their district offices. This is a great time to schedule district office meetings and to plan and send invitations for site visits during back-to-school season. SNA members can start planning cafeteria site visits using the Toolkit, which was designed to serve as a step-by-step guide to help plan a successful Congressional visit to school cafeterias.
USDA Announces Food System Transformation Framework
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.
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July 10-12, 2022
October 10-14, 2022
National School Lunch Week
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Fun and Easy Ways to Promote Dairy Power
June is your opportunity to put dairy in the spotlight! In “Milking It for All It’s Worth,” a new SN Plus article, you’ll discover why cows can’t travel down stairs, why milk is a good antidote to hot and spicy foods and why calcium is important to healthy growth—plus 27 more fascinating facts, one for each day of National Dairy Month.
School Nutrition thanks Land O’Lakes for its generous support in making this article available.
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