Rep. Ilhan Omar introduced H.R.7639, the National Advisory Council on Unpaid School Meal Debt Act, establishing an unpaid school meal debt commission that would play a pivotal role in policy recommendations to address unpaid school meal debt. The Council would be composed of 14 members, including food service directors and employees. Unpaid school meal debt is on the … Read more
We extend our heartfelt congratulations to Sandy Stokes, our esteemed incoming President! It is with great pride that we announce her recent accolade as the 2024 School Nutrition Association Mid-Atlantic Region Director of the Year. This distinguished honor is truly well-deserved, and we are immensely proud to celebrate her remarkable achievement. PRESS RELEASE Petersburg City … Read more
Cast your vote now in the national leadership election of the SNA! Take a moment to explore the election page on the SNA website and familiarize yourself with the candidates vying for positions on the Board of Directors and the Leadership Development Committee. Voting remains open until February 29th! Election Page: https://schoolnutrition.org/about-us/leadership/leadership-opportunities/election/ Familiarize yourself with the candidates: https://schoolnutrition.org/about-us/leadership/leadership-opportunities/election/2024-candidate-biographies/
We are excited to announce our 2024 – 2025 Executive Board Members. These dedicated Members will begin their terms August 1, 2024, and we are excited to work with them. They offer many years of experience and will continue to successfully lead SNA-VA.
SNA-VA is pleased to introduce our members to our new Executive Director, Dominique Denson. Dominique has provided this video to tell you a bit more about herself. “Hello members! I am Dominique Denson, your new Executive Director for the School Nutrition Association of Virginia. I am so excited to be serving you in this role … Read more
The School Nutrition Association of Virginia strongly supports legislative efforts which expand access to no-cost school meals for all students. This statement will be shared in communications with legislators and stakeholders as we work together to advance Meals for All.
Register here! SNA-VA will hold our annual Day on the Hill in Richmond on Tuesday, January 30th. We are excited to meet with individual legislators to discuss our program successes and challenges and share our support for Meals for All. An itinerary will follow, but please plan to be in Richmond from 8:00 am – 4:30 pm … Read more
Applications are now CLOSED. Thank you to everyone who took time to submit a nomination. Awards Applications: Be sure to get all awards applications submitted by January 25th, 2024!
SNA-VAs Mini-Meetings are a great way to connect within your region. View 2023 Schedule and Registration Form Here!
by Brian HofmeierVice President of Education and Governmental SalesJ.T.M. Food Group Although the supply chain is still not completely back to pre-SY19 – 20 levels, it has improved in many ways. At the same time, we continue to see challenges due to geopolitical tensions, weather, and labor shortages. Overall, the future of the K12 segment, … Read more
