The collective ideas from conference registrants, speakers and panelists are now available for all SNA members to review, and they’re compiled in one document to make it easy for you to put the shared strategies into place. “SNIC 2021: A Compilation of Shared Ideas” provides the top takeaways from the virtual conference on the topics of innovation, leadership and planning for the next school year. Learn More

An article by SNA President Reggie Ross, SNS, is the new cover story for School Business Affairs, the professional journal of the Association of School Business Officials International. Ross’ article highlights the tireless efforts of school nutrition professionals to make healthy school meals available to students throughout the pandemic and details the financial toll of COVID-19 on school meal program budgets. Learn More

Do you know a school nutrition employee, manager or director who deserves to be recognized for their contributions to the profession? The deadline for nominations for the 2021 SNA Member Awards is March 1! SNA’s State Toolkit, available online, provides a number of resources for marketing the awards program, including website banner ads, a downloadable flyer and award logos. Learn More

Enter the NSBW “Score Big with School Breakfast” Contest and you could win an SNA Shop gift certificate you can use to promote your program! It’s easy to enter—just fill in your contact information and answer 3 questions about any special menu items in the works, your celebration plans and what you think about the newly expanded NSBW Toolkit. The deadline to enter is Sunday, February 28.

Download the NSBW Infographic, available in English and Spanish, to spread the word to parents and the community about the importance of a healthy school breakfast—share on social media or print out copies to distribute on site or include in your meal kits.

Order now from the SNA NSBW Shop to ensure availability of your items and delivery in time for your celebration. Download the brochure to see the full selection and use the order form for purchase orders to place your order today.

Get local legislators on board with the importance of school breakfast by using our customizable proclamation. Reach out with the invitation early to allow time for them to issue the proclamation and add the event to their calendar.

Get to know the candidates! When voting opens, look for an email sent from SNA’s election vendor, Election Services Corp. (ESC) on the Association’s behalf. This email will provide steps for you to authenticate your identity and provide access to your ballot through a unique voting validation number. This number will be required to cast your vote. After voting, you will receive a “Thank You for Voting” email from ESC as confirmation. Visit the SNA website to learn more about how to vote. 

Serving on a SNA national committee or council offers exciting opportunities to grow professionally, develop new skills, work on issues from a national perspective and contribute to the school nutrition profession. SNA is looking for members like you who want to play an active role in shaping the future of school nutrition programs. Visit www.schoolnutrition.org/leadershipopp to learn about the committees and councils and fill out a Committee Interest Form. All forms are due by Friday, February 19, 2021. Email nominations@schoolnutrition.org with questions.

The child hunger crisis is too large and complex for any one organization, sector or government to solve on its own. It requires greater coordination, partnership and generosity to provide the hunger-free future our nation’s children deserve. Ross will present as part of a panel on Tuesday, February 23, to help implement change. Learn More

Former U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Dan Glickman, opening session moderator at the 2021 Legislative Action Conference (LAC), notes that there is no issue more important to our country’s national security than the health of the American people, especially children. LAC will bring critical attention to the importance of nutrition, diet, health care and federal feeding programs, and can have a powerful influence on federal policy in the next few years. The #LAC2021 keynote sessions will not be recorded—so don't miss out! Register Now

SNA’s second Innovative Solutions Showcase (ISS) kicks off on Tuesday, February 16, at 3:05 p.m. EST, and registration is FREE for SNA members! Let us help you determine what new products, services or equipment you will need for the school year. Check out what TreeTop and Sunkist have in store on February 16; more industry partners will present throughout February and March. Register Now

Visit the SNA Career Center to check out job postings in school nutrition. This week’s featured jobs: General Manager 3 in California, Nutrition Specialist in Virginia, Relief Kitchen Worker in Michigan and Coordinator I – Food Services in Florida. Learn More

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The February 2021 issue of School Nutrition celebrates diversity and encourages understanding, awareness, empathy and inclusion. Want a sneak peek while you wait for your print copy to arrive? Check out the digital edition of SN, available now!