Join SNF’s Monthly Maverick Program
The Monthly Maverick Club supports the School Nutrition Foundation’s mission of advancing school meal programs by providing resources to school nutrition professionals. Monthly donations provide the critical, reliable funds necessary to award scholarships and support the professional development programs the SNA members use every day. Become a Monthly Maverick and make things happen!

Share Your Supply Chain Story  
Please share your personal experience with supply chain disruptions, including any issues surrounding labor, product shortages and item unavailability. Your story may be featured online and viewed by USDA and Congressional staff. Sharing your experience is the most impactful way to bring meaningful change. Read submissions and add your own on SNA’s  Action Network. 

Jump in to the STEPS Fourth-Quarter Wellness Challenge!
SNA Strive to Thrive is back for its fourth and final challenge of the year! Track your steps using your personal Fitbit, Apple Watch, Garmin or the step trackers integrated on your smartphone via Apple Health or Google Fit. Post your activities and progress using the hashtag #SNAStrive2Thrive--we may share your content! This challenge ends on at 11:59 p.m. ET Friday, December 31. Become a Stepper.
Visit SNA’s Training Zone, where SNA members can regularly access new learning resources and opportunities to earn CEUs. All webinars take place at 3 p.m. ET. unless otherwise noted.

The Diversity Dilemma
Join SNA on Wednesday, November 10, for The Diversity Dilemma. This leadership workshop will challenge you to create true diversity and explore the myth that "difference automatically produces diversity." Attendees will analyze how their organization(s) may be unknowingly impacted by the culture they have created or inherited. You’ll leave this session with the action steps you can take to address your own diversity dilemma. Don’t miss out! Register now.

Navigating Supply Chain Disruptions Impacting Your School District
On Wednesday, December 1, SNA and the Association of School Business Officials (ASBO) will discuss supply chain disruptions schools are facing. Presenters will discuss how school nutrition directors and school business officials can partner to navigate supply chain disruptions related to school meals and identify proactive communication strategies with parents, students, and the local community. Register now!

Didn’t Catch SNA’s Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Webinar Last Week?
Watch on-demand as SNA explores the diversity of the Hispanic/Latino/LatinX Community. SNA members shared their Hispanic heritage and their perspectives on school nutrition, current trends and how they see the future of the profession. Continue expanding your knowledge and celebrating Hispanic heritage. Watch now!

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The number of CEUs available to earn when you join SNA on Saturday, January 15, 2022, for an opportunity to ease into the School Nutrition Industry Conference (SNIC) and expand your learning with two 2-hour express pre-conference workshops.

Register for SNIC (In-person), taking place January 16-18, 2022, San Antonio, TX to take advantage of the pre-cons.
USDA Team Nutrition Supply Chain Resources
USDA’s Team Nutrition has provided guidance for navigating supply chain disruptions. Procurement authority under 2 CFR 200 provides SFAs with the flexibility to conduct emergency noncompetitive procurement(s) when an urgent need or emergency arises, such as the need to replace missing foods or paper goods with alternative sources or products quickly. Learn More

New SNA Sodium Standards Resources
Learn more about the sodium reductions already achieved in school meals and why USDA should ease the timeline for Target 2 reductions, eliminate unachievable Final Target mandates and empower schools that are able to voluntarily reduce sodium beyond Target 2. Read More
Weekly Update on K-12 School Openings
This week, Burbio saw a slight uptick in school closures compared with the last few weeks. Some city districts are reporting their vaccination targets, while other districts are reporting the percent of quarantined close contacts who test positive for COVID-19, and districts across multiple states have removed mask mandates due to improving COVID-19 rate metrics. Check the school opening tracker for observations from across the U.S. For more information, contact dennis@burbio.com.
Are you a decision-maker in the K-12 foodservice industry? 
Don't miss SNA’s Virtual Fall Innovative Solutions Showcase (ISS)! Save a virtual seat for 30-minute industry presentations October 25-26 and November 1-2, Monday and Tuesday afternoons from 3-4:30 p.m. ET on Zoom. Registration is FREE for SNA operator members! Let us help you determine what new products, services, or equipment you’ll need for the school year. See who's currently presenting and register now!

SNIC early bird registration ends November 11
Join SNA in San Antonio, Texas, from January 16-18, 2022, for the School Nutrition Industry Conference (SNIC). We’re looking forward to meeting in-person and reconnecting with members after nearly two years apart—hence the theme, "Better Together!" Early bird registration discounts expire Thursday, November 11. Register now!
Stream, Share, Succeed!
Show your community stakeholders “the big picture” of your everyday operations with videos shared on social media. In this month’s issue of School Nutrition, six districts reveal how they did just that. Read Now
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