ALERT: Unknown Criminal Enterprise Posing as SNA
Last week, we learned that an unknown criminal group is posing as the School Nutrition Association (SNA) by producing and sending fraudulent purchase orders (PO) to companies to purchase food products. Learn More
 
Remembering SNA Past President Gene White
Gene White dedicated her life to the nutrition and well-being of children. Over many decades, Gene worked tirelessly in her efforts to improve the lives, health, and educational options of children in our country and around the world. SNA will always fondly remember her as one of the school nutrition programs’ legends and true leaders. Read more.
 
SNA President Ross Joins CT Governor at Event Promoting Summer Meals and Universal Meals
On June 17, SNA President Reggie Ross, SNS, joined Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont, anti-hunger advocates and educators at Meriden (Conn.) Public Schools to highlight the importance of summer meal programs and advocate for universal school meals. Read More
Interested in or planning to attend Virtual ANC July 12-15? Join us for the ANC Webinar on June 30 at 3 pm EDT for a tour of our state-of-the-art digital experience platform and learn how to make the most of the conference. This event will be hosted on Zoom and is open to all who are interested. Register now.

ANC Session Highlight: Town Hall LIVE
This intriguing panel discussion will explore unique challenges facing operators and industry from supply chain and staffing issues to costs, product availability, and transportation as we prepare for back-to-school. You’ll be able to join in the chat and help us crowdsource solutions! View the full searchable education program to learn more about this session and 50+ others planned.

Pre-Conference Workshops Open to All
Did you know that you can also encourage other team members who may not be able to attend ANC to take advantage of ANC Pre-Conference Workshops? These two-hour afternoon sessions on July 12 cover a range of timely topics and are open to everyone. Learn More

Meet Ups, Discussion Groups, and More
Want to swap ideas with other managers? Connect with other school chefs? Chat with other directors from large or small districts? Talk with other newcomers who are attending ANC for the first time? There will be lots of opportunities to network that you can only find by attending ANC. Don’t miss out—register now!

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Here are our top 5 reasons to attend Virtual ANC: You get a front row virtual seat—ANC comes but once a year, 50+ top tier education sessions, 140+ exhibitors showcasing the latest products and services, and built-in networking with fun ways to connect (think meet-ups, discussion groups, scavenger hunts and a digital photo booth!)

Take Action: Urge Your Legislators to Pass Strong CNR Legislation 
The U.S. House Education and Labor Subcommittee on Civil Rights and Human Services held a hearing on priorities for Child Nutrition Reauthorization (CNR). It's time to take action: Urge your legislators to pass a CNR bill that includes SNA's CNR Task Force recommendations to expand access to school meals, increase reimbursements and address complexities.  
 
Senate Appropriations Subcommittee Hearing on USDA 2022 Budget
On June 15, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack testified before the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food, and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies for the hearing, "Fiscal Year 2022 Budget Request for the U.S. Department of Agriculture." Read More

The Hunger-Free Summer for Kids Act of 2021
On June 10, Sen. John Boozman (R-AR) introduced S. 2005, the Hunger-Free Summer for Kids Act of 2021. Read More
Mid-Summer Wednesday Webinar
Community Eligibility adoption season is upon us! As the September 30th adoption deadline for the 2021-2022 school year approaches, community eligibility provides a unique opportunity to offer free meals to all students in high-poverty schools. Join us for Community Eligibility: Last Chance to Lock in Free Meals for Four Years webinar on Wednesday, August 11 at 3 pm. Learn More
Report Delves into How Parents, Teachers, and Principals View the Vaccine
New CDC Foundation Report Illuminates Intentions and Views Around COVID-19 Vaccination Among K-12 Populations. Learn More
Find a Job Through the SNA Career Center
Visit the SNA Career Center to check out job postings in school nutrition. This week’s featured jobs: Impact Litigation Attorney in Michigan, Vice President of K-12 in California, Associate Food Service Director – Jonesboro Public Schools in Arkansas and Farm to School Coordinator in Ohio. Learn More
Have you registered for Virtual #ANC21? Check out the ANC Preview, which will grant you a sneak peek at what’s coming up for this conference, which is bound to be unlike no other! Now that we’re emerging from the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, you can take a moment to re-evaluate other important programming—including nutrition education! Read more in the June/July 2021 issue of School Nutrition magazine. Read Now  
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