Burbio: Latest Weekly Update on K-12 School Openings
A weekly update on school openings across the country is now available on the SNA website. In the past week, there was a 4.1% increase in the percentage of K-12 students attending traditional school, as both virtual and hybrid attendance continued to drop. If you’re interested in Burbio's K-12 Calendar Insights Service, which measures school start dates, vacation schedules, summer school programs and days-in-school across the U.S., contact dennis@burbio.com. Learn More
 
Celebrate Your Heroes with the Gift of an SNA Membership
Friday, May 7, 2021, marks School Lunch Hero Day, and SNA encourages you to celebrate your school lunch heroes with the gift of SNA membership. You can also check out the SNA School Lunch Hero Shop for some extra-special recognition items! Learn More
 
Congrats to the STEPS New Year, New You Challenge Winners!
More than 800 steppers took part in the first-quarter STEPS Strive to Thrive Challenge! The prize random drawing was conducted from the pool of STEPS Challenge participants. Check out the challenge winners and learn about the upcoming “Put Some Spring in Your STEPS” challenge. Learn More
Tie on Your Sneakers for the School Nutrition Foundation’s Walk With a Purpose!
What better way to bring your co-workers, friends and family together than to get out and Walk With a Purpose? SNF’s virtual “Walk With a Purpose” 5K Walkathon, taking place from April 15-22, 2021, is just what the doctor ordered to shake off last year and give yourself a fresh start.
 
Don’t Miss Our Walk With a Purpose Pep Rally Today!
It’s time to have fun, take care of your own mental and physical wellness and support the School Nutrition Foundation (SNF)—all at the same time! Join your school nutrition colleagues for SNF’s Pep Rally Kick-off to the virtual “Walk With a Purpose” 5K Walkathon. The Welcome Pep Rally will be held at 4 p.m. EST today, April 14. Register now to join us for this exciting event!
 
Train Your Staff with an SNF Webinar on April 28
Train your staff to “LEARN to Master Difficult Conversations” in the workplace with brand-new tools from the School Nutrition Foundation! Register now now for a live Webinar Wednesday presentation with SNF on Wednesday, April 28 at 3 p.m. EST to learn more about the new LEAD to Succeed™ facilitator guide designed specifically for school nutrition professionals. This program is open to all school nutrition professionals—SNA members and non-members!

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The number of days you have to put some SPRING in your STEP with the SNA Strive to Thrive second-quarter challenge, starting tomorrow, April 15. You could win a $75, $100, even a $150 gift card! Let's get moving together and thrive! How many steps can YOU reach in 77 days?

Take Action: Keep School Nutrition Programs Viable!
Following the recent Senate hearing on Child Nutrition Reauthorization, we need you to raise your voice once again. Let your Senator and Representative know the importance of keeping school nutrition programs viable! Take Action

Team Nutrition Extends Deadline for Training Grants for School Meal Recipe Development 
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has extended the deadline to apply for a Team Nutrition Training Grant for School Meal Recipe Development. Learn More
 
FNS Publishes New State Guidance on COVID P-EBT 
On April 6, USDA’s Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) published updated state guidance on Coronavirus Pandemic EBT (P-EBT). Learn More
Plan with Your Peers for SY 2021-21!
The school nutrition profession has always benefited from sharing strategies and solutions to common challenges, and that sensibility has never been more important than today. Register now for SNA’s Rebuilding Together: Back to School Virtual Summit, May 4 and May 6, developed to help school nutrition professionals construct a new path forward. Learn More
 
Innovative Solutions Showcase Video Presentations 2021
SNA’s Innovative Solutions Showcase (ISS) was a chance for SNA to help you determine what new products, services, or equipment you’ll need for the school year. If you missed the live event, don’t worry—you can view the showcase session recordings here.
A New GCNF Report - School Meal Programs Around the World
Global Child Nutrition Foundation (GCNF) is proud to announce the launch of the new report School Meal Programs Around the World. This unique report, based on the 2019 Global Survey of School Meal Programs, establishes a comprehensive global database of school meal programs.
Some equipment isn’t large, but it makes a huge difference. In the April 2021 issue of School Nutrition, K-12 operators share their favorite kitchen appliances that may be short in physical stature but are colossal in impact. Read Now
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