SNA works to support 50,000 school nutrition professionals in advancing the accessibility, quality & integrity of #schoolmeals.The School Nutrition Association (SNA) represents more than 50,000 professionals who feed high-quality, low-cost daily meals to more than 30 million students.

Core values

- **Addressing Food Insecurity and Hunger**: Universal school meal policies, such as those under the Healthy School Meals for All (HSMFA) programs, increase access to meals, reduce food insecurity, and eliminate stigma associated with free meals[1][2].
- **Improving Student Health and Academic Achievement**: School meals support student health and academic performance by providing nutritious meals, which is crucial for their overall development and success[1][2][4].
- **Economic and Regulatory Challenges**: The SNA addresses economic and regulatory challenges facing school meal programs, advocating for increased federal reimbursements and maintaining current nutrition standards to ensure the sustainability of these programs[2][5].
- **Community and Equity**: Initiatives like the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) help schools with a higher percentage of low-income students by allowing them to serve all students free meals, which improves financial health and reduces disparities[2][5].
- **Research and Policy Advocacy**: The SNA's research agenda focuses on key areas such as meal participation, emergency preparedness, rural districts, staffing, and finances, all of which contribute to the overall well-being of students and communities[4].