about sna
The School Nutrition Association (SNA) is a national, nonprofit professional organization representing more than 50,000 members who provide high-quality, low-cost meals to students across the country. Recognized as the authority on school nutrition, SNA has been advancing the availability, quality and acceptance of school nutrition programs as an integral part of education since 1946.
Are you a SNA State Association or State Agency interested in holding an in person or virtual training session(s) on SNF’s LEAD to succeed Communications Series? We are currently offering trainings in 1 hour, 2 hour, 3 hours, and 4-hour increments. Titles and descriptions of each of our training sessions will be provided in the form. If you are looking to request training for multiple conferences or meetings please submit a separate request for each one.
If you are interested in holding trainings please provide the requested information so we can know how to best help you carry them out. Please submit training requests at least 8 weeks in advance to allow SNF enough time to match you with a trainer.
SNA Delegate Assembly
Policy for Delegate Attendance: States are allowed one (1) delegate for each 600 members or major fraction thereof. Each state is allowed a minimum of two delegate. The number of delegates permitted for each state shall be established using the tally of members in that state as of May 31. Please provide summer addresses for all delegates.
*Nominations for the 2023-24 Director of the Year Award are due online by March 1, 2024.
*For California: the deadline is September 1, 2023.
*For Virginia: the deadline is January 25, 2024.
* Nominations for the 2023-24 Manager of the Year Award are due online by March 1, 2024.
*For California: the deadline is September 1, 2023.
*For Virginia: the deadline is January 25, 2024.
*Nominations for the 2023-24 Employee of the Year Award are due online by March 1, 2024.
*For California: the deadline is September 1, 2023.
*For Virginia: the deadline is January 25, 2024.
Josephine Martin National Policy Fellow:
Dr. Josephine Martin is a pioneer in the field of child nutrition. Launching her career at the Georgia Department of Education in 1950 as the assistant school lunch director, she soon became a vocal advocate for child nutrition, influencing legislation on the community, state and federal levels.
- Awards up to $3,000 to one selected fellow to attend and be recognized at SNA’s Legislative Action Conference, helping to defray travel expenses.
- Eligibility: Be an active SNA employee or manager level member, who has been an SNA member for at least three years (January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2023); has never previously attended LAC; and has an interest in child nutrition policy.
The Josephine Martin National Policy Fellowship application will open on September 5, 2023. The deadline to apply is November 3, 2023.
SNF Conference Scholarships will provide members with the opportunity to attend SNA’s Legislative Action Conference (LAC) 2024.
Recipients of the scholarships will each receive $1,000 to cover registration, airfare, hotels, and meals. Each scholarship recipient must comply with his/her school district’s policy on out-of-district travel.
J.T.M. Food Group will sponsor four (4) scholarships for LAC 2024. Two (2) of the scholarships will be for First Timers only.
REQUIREMENTS
To apply for the scholarship, individuals must be:
• Current School Nutrition Employee, Manager or Director members
• Current SNA member and member of SNA for at least 1 year (i.e. 1/1/2023 - 12/31/2023)
• State Agency and Industry members are not eligible
• Only one scholarship per school district per conference
The supervisor approval reference form must be included or the scholarship will not be considered*
SNF Conference Scholarships will provide members with the opportunity to attend SNA’s Legislative Action Conference (LAC) 2024.
Recipients of the scholarships will each receive $1,000 to cover registration, airfare, hotels, and meals. Each scholarship recipient must comply with his/her school district’s policy on out-of-district travel.
J.T.M Food Group will sponsor four (4) scholarships for LAC 2024. Two (2) of the scholarships will be for First Timers only.
REQUIREMENTS
To apply for the scholarship, individuals must be:
• Current School Nutrition Employee, Manager or Director members
• Current SNA member and member of SNA for at least 1 year (i.e. 1/1/2023 - 12/31/2023)
• State Agency and Industry members are not eligible
• Only one scholarship per school district per conference
The supervisor approval reference form must be included or the scholarship will not be considered*