GAO Publishes Report Revealing Stark Impacts on School Meal Programs 
On March 31, the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) published the report, "COVID-19: Sustained Federal Action Is Crucial as Pandemic Enters Its Second Year." Learn More 
 
Save the Date: Walk With a Purpose Prep Rally!
Want to have fun, take care of your own mental and physical wellness and support the School Nutrition Foundation at the same time? Then join your school nutrition colleagues for SNF's Pep Rally Kick-off to our virtual “Walk With a Purpose” 5K Walkathon. The Welcome Pep Rally will be held at 4 p.m. EST April 14! Learn More

JCNM Announces Special Issue on Alternative Meal Service and Delivery, Invites Article Submissions
The Journal of Child Nutrition and Management (JCNM) is seeking submissions for a special issue addressing challenges and strategies related to the need for alternative meal service and delivery. We invite individuals who can offer relevant strategies and innovative solutions for ensuring the health and safety of school meals in the midst of uncertainty to submit manuscripts for publication consideration. Learn More
Join Us for the Back to School Virtual Summit on May 4 & 6
The latest agenda features a host of expert speakers and school nutrition operators from across the country, including the latest guidance from the CDC on serving school meals safely and tools you can use such as the Meals in the Classroom (MIC) Guide from our partners Dayle Hayes and Jeanne Reilly. Sessions on the first day include:
  • What’s currently shaping school nutrition programs: National participation trends update from SNA
  • Hybrid/Virtual/In-Person: The outlook for next year, with Dennis Roche, president of Burbio
  • Director of the Year Panel: Get innovative ideas for your district direct from SNA award winners, the best of the best!
  • Procurement in Challenging Times Panel: A case study on how program operators, state agency and industry representative partnered together

Come join the conversation, with speed networking on hot topics in school nutrition and idea-sharing activities built in! Don’t miss this exceptional and unique opportunity to hit the reset button for next year together with your peers from across the country. Register Now

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Browse 11 School Lunch Hero Day items in the SNA Shop, which make perfect gifts to reward staff. Celebrate SLHD on May 7, 2021, with gifts and promotional items offered by the School Nutrition Association and SNA’s official merchandise supplier, Jim Coleman, Ltd. Download an order form!
USDA Issues Waiver to Streamline SFSP Application Process 
On April 1, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) issued the waiver, "Nationwide Waiver to Allow Sponsors that Successfully Participated in the SFSP in FY 2019 to Operate as Experienced Sponsors in FY 2021." Learn More 
ANC 2021
#ANC21 will be using a new, robust digital platform developed by SNA’s longtime conference partner GES that promises to provide enhanced attendee and exhibitor engagement and plentiful networking opportunities. Volunteer leaders, staff and industry partners are already hard at work planning the high-level program content that is an ANC hallmark. Already on tap are two keynote speakers, Crystal Washington and Ben Nemtin, who promise to inspire participants and set the tone for a truly immersive virtual experience. Learn More
Sharing LEAD With Your Team
Have you checked out the new, free and online LEAD TO SUCCEED™ training developed especially for school nutrition professionals and made available by the School Nutrition Foundation? Register now for “LEARN to Master Difficult Conversations,” the first of four self-paced training modules in the Communication for Impact series. This module is a three-hour, self-paced training that was created specifically for school nutrition professionals; additional modules in the Communication for Impact series are scheduled for release in 2021. Learn More
Get ready to go wild, as you take off for an exciting school year! The April 2021 issue of School Nutrition unveiled the themes for the 2021-22 National School Lunch and Breakfast Week campaigns, supported by Kellogg’s. Check it out!
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