URGENT: Comment on Nutrition Standards for Next School Year!
SNA has submitted comments in response to USDA’s Child Nutrition Programs: Transitional Standards for Milk, Whole Grains and Sodium for SY2022-23 and SY2023-24. We urge all members to take action TODAY to ask USDA to ease rules for schools battling supply chain disruptions. Learn More

K-12 Decision Makers, Don’t Miss SNA’s Innovative Solutions Showcase!
Join SNA’s Virtual Spring Innovative Solutions Showcase (ISS) on March 28 for two 30-minute industry presentations. Registration is FREE for SNA members! Let us help you determine what new products, services or equipment you’ll need for the school year. Although the material is designed for managers and directors, all SNA operator members are welcome. Learn More

Learn How to Navigate Today’s School Nutrition Programs
SNA’s Virtual Spring Industry Boot Camp session will take place on May 10-12 (Level I) and May 16-18 (Level II), and registration is now open! SNA’s Industry Boot Camp is an intense educational seminar designed to help industry representatives new to school nutrition, as well as seasoned veterans, who want to brush up or better understand the ins and outs of the school nutrition segment. Learn More
Imagine That! SNA’s Signature Event Returns
Mark your calendars for July 10-12, 2022, to join your peers in Orlando, Fla., for #ANC22, the largest, most exciting school nutrition event of the year. This year’s theme is “Powered by Imagination!” Registration is now open, with Early Bird discounts available until May 20. Register now!

Schedule at a Glance
Get a feel for the flow of the conference and how to best plan out your days by glancing through the preliminary #ANC22 schedule, day by day.

Pre-Conference Workshops
Make the most of your time at the conference by warming up with a pre-con—from LEAD to Succeed to social media advertising to a USDA listening session, there are many to choose from to jumpstart your learning.

ANC Scholarships Applications Now Open
Applications are now open for the School Nutrition Foundation’s National Conference Scholarships, which provide funds to attend SNA’s 2022 Annual National Conference. With these scholarships, SNF provides SNA members who have never attended ANC with the opportunity to learn, network and advance their careers. Learn More
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Meditate! Put on your headset, find a quiet location that suits you best, and choose any of the different 7-minute meditation sessions available for your daily mindfulness practice. Join the current STEPS challenge and reconnect with daily activities to keep you energized and motivated in today’s world and participate in some friendly competition with your peers for fun prizes
White House conference on Food, Nutrition, Hunger and Health
On March 14, SNA joined 127 organizations in sending a letter to the White House, urging President Biden to publicly commit to convening a White House Conference on Food, Nutrition, Hunger and Health.

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Celebrate #SLHD22 With Gifts and Promotional Items!
On Friday, May 6, 2022, we will celebrate the 10th Annual School Lunch Hero Day (SLHD)! School Lunch Hero Day is a chance to showcase the difference school nutrition professionals make for every child who comes through the cafeteria. Celebrate with gifts and promotional items from the School Nutrition Association and the official SNA merchandise supplier Jim Coleman, Ltd. Shop now!
Weekly Update on K-12 School Openings
This week:
  • More than 90% of the Top 500 districts are now mask-optional. Burbio takes a look at national school opening indexes during the COVID-19 era.
  • Burbio takes a look at K-12 public school enrollments for 2021-22 versus last year across states where reporting is available.
  • Burbio takes a look at capital expenditures occurring at school districts outside of those in the HVAC-related category.
Check the school opening tracker for observations from across the U.S. For more information, contact dennis@burbio.com.
Savor the Morning
If your go-to breakfast menu options encompass too many sweet foods, it’s time to rethink your approach. Who says savory can’t be a great taste for the first meal of the day? Get K-12 savory breakfast recipes