Scholarship Applications Closing December 1

Interested in attending a local or national school nutrition conference but need assistance in getting there? Apply for an MSNA scholarship! Four school nutrition members will receive up to $500, and applicants can choose from five different conferences.

Click below to learn about the conference opportunities (LAC new for 2025!) and to apply for one of the four scholarships. Please share this opportunity with all school nutrition staff. Don't delay, as the deadline to apply is December 1!

Attendees at SNA's Annual National Conference (ANC) in July 2024 @ Boston, MA

Looking for funding to help support program goals? The U.S. Department of Agriculture 2025 Patrick Leahy Farm to School Grant Program is now accepting applications for the Implementation Grant, State Agency Grant and Turnkey Grant. Click the links to learn more about each grant.

National School Breakfast Week (NSBW) celebrates the importance of a nutritious school breakfast in fueling students for success. This special observance during the first week of March celebrates the national School Breakfast Program and the many ways it gives kids a great start every day.

NSBW25 will take place March 3-7, 2025. Celebrate "Clue In to School Breakfast" by ordering themed decorations for your school. The shop is officially open!

Couldn’t make it to SNA’s Annual National Conference (ANC24) in Boston, or eager to dive deeper into some top-rated sessions? We’ve got you covered! Join SNA for the Best of ANC24 Webinar Series, where the most popular conference presentations are brought directly to your screen. Webinars are free for members.

Join SNA for the next webinar on December 4: How You and Your School Nutrition Team ​Can Become ​Health Infused Anti-Aging Wellness Machines And Be Fortified Against Stress and Anxiety!

Are you passionate about child nutrition policy and looking for support to attend SNA’s 2025 Legislative Action Conference (LAC25) in Washington, DC on March 9-11, 2025? LAC is your chance to join other Minnesota school nutrition professionals and be a part of advocacy in action.

Participate in the #LAC25 Sweepstakes for a chance to win one of two free trips to Washington, D.C. to attend the conference! Winners receive complimentary travel, accommodations and conference registration. Enter the sweepstakes by January 13.

The School Nutrition Foundation's (SNF) purpose is to support the incredible work done by 50,000 members of the School Nutrition Association (SNA) who are committed to feeding 30 million kids every day!

Your gift to SNF's #GivingTuesday campaign will go right back to supporting school nutrition professionals through scholarships to attend SNA's national conferences, professional development scholarships to pursue higher education and certifications, much-needed equipment grants, and research funding to strengthen programs. Learn more and give.

November 6

Congratulations to Bertrand Weber, Director of Culinary & Wellness Services at Minneapolis Public Schools, for receiving the Golden Foodservice Director of the Year Award, FAME’s most prestigious honor. The Basic American Foods FAME Awards honor school nutrition professionals for their dedication to making a positive impact in their communities, celebrating leaders who innovate through programs like farm-to-school and culturally diverse menus to enhance student participation and well-being.

Learn About the FAME Awards

November 15

Locally sourcing for school meals is a win for all and a growing effort across the state. Students at Winona Area Public Schools exemplified this effort by enjoying a delicious pasta and meat sauce for lunch with beef sourced from Cold Spring Stock Farm in Winona, owned by a proud Winhawk family.

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Minnesota School Nutrition Association

1400 Van Buren St NE. #200-239

Minneapolis, MN 55413

Phone: 320-251-2344 

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