Read the May 2022 Issue of eSN
This month, School Nutrition explores all the ways you can do a better job of serving more students. Whether that’s through focusing on expanded marketing efforts or celebrating cultural heritage, advocating on behalf of children from marginalized economic backgrounds or getting creative to overcome picky eating, there are all kinds of ways to make the cafeteria a more welcoming place. Learn More

ANC's Early-Bird Deadline is May 20! 
Take advantage of early registration discounts, as well as special savings when more than one person in the same membership category registers from their school district. Conference registration is also required to reserve a room within SNA’s discounted hotel room block. Register now! 

School Nutrition Association Recognizes Award Recipients
In celebration of School Lunch Hero Day (Friday, May 6), the national, non-profit School Nutrition Association (SNA) recognizes the widespread efforts of school nutrition professionals across the country who ensure all students have access to healthy meals. Learn More
Check out SNA's Back-to-School Webinar Series
SNA is hosting a webinar with USDA’s Food and Nutrition Service (FNS), on the "Final Rule: Transitional Standards for Milk, Whole Grains and Sodium." This final rule is providing schools and their industry partners with the certainty they need for the upcoming school years, while FNS works collaboratively on permanent standards that will build on the progress that has been made over the past decade. Join us on Wednesday, May 18, at 3 p.m. ET. Register Now

Training for School Nutrition Professionals
Take advantage of School Nutrition Foundation’s LEAD to Succeed™ Initiative. These workforce tools and training modules have been developed specifically for school nutrition professionals seeking to Learn, Educate, Advance and Develop in the school nutrition field.

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There are 6 articles in the Spring 2022 edition the Journal of Child Nutrition & Management. JCN&M features peer-reviewed research on a wide variety of topics relevant to those working in school nutrition. This issue is now available!
SNA Affiliates Urge Congress to Extend Waivers
Help build momentum by tweeting your legislators to let them know that the extension of school nutrition program waivers is important to you. Use SNA’s Action Network to send your tweet now. 

USDA Responds to SNA’s School Breakfast Program Comment Letter
The USDA has issued a response to SNA’s comments regarding a revision to the School Breakfast Program’s currently approved information collection.  
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May 16-18, 2022

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October 10-14, 2022
National School Lunch Week
The Great Return
The last time SNA gathered in person for our annual Legislative Action Conference, it was just as the world was shutting down because of COVID. Two years later, our advocates were back at our nation’s capital, and we have a full recap, including lots of photos you don’t want to miss. Read the the May Issue