About Us
The School Nutrition Association (SNA, formerly American School Food Service Association) is a national, nonprofit professional organization representing more than 55,000 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.
In 1964, SNA established a sister organization called the School Nutrition Foundation, which plays a critical role by raising money for professional development and outreach programs, as well as providing members with tuition assistance opportunities.
With 52 state affiliates, hundreds of local chapters and thousands of school nutrition members and industry partners, SNA brings a unique, firsthand perspective to child nutrition issues.
Our Mission
Promote the optimal health, nutrition and education of all children by supporting nutritionally adequate and educationally sound, financially accountable, nonprofit child nutrition and school community nutrition programs.
Our Mission:
The Hawaii School Nutrition Association is dedicated to:
Promote the optimal health, nutrition and education of all children by supporting nutritionally adequate and educationally sound, financially accountable, nonprofit child nutrition and school community nutrition programs.
Promote high standards of child nutrition and school community programs with emphasis on nutritionally adequate meals that are appealing to children.
Promote high standards and provide appropriate educational programs, incentives and recognition for professional development of child nutrition personnel
Promote united efforts between school personnel, allied organizations, industry and the public to assure every child an opportunity to receive the benefits of the child nutrition and nutrition education programs.
Our Strategic Goals:
I. Education & Professional Development
School nutrition professionals will have the necessary knowledge, skills and expertise to administer, manage and deliver healthy school meal programs.
II. Advocacy and Public Image
Policy makers, school officials and parents will rely on SNA as the authority for designing and funding school meal programs.
III. Community
School nutrition programs nationwide will be strengthened through collaboration with members, state affiliates, industry and allied partners.
IV. Infrastructure
SNA will have a financially sustainable funding model with a nimble governance structure and headquarters staff organization that is aligned with the strategic plan and reflects contemporary association business practices.