School Nutrition Association (formerly known as American School Food Service Association )

Recognized as the authority on school nutrition programs, SNA has 52 state affiliates, hundreds of local chapters and over 60,000 members. SNA has been advancing the availability, quality and acceptance of school nutrition programs as an integral part of education since 1946. The association strives to see that all children have access to healthful school meals and nutrition education. The primary activities of the association are:

• Providing education and training

• Setting standards through certification and credentialing

• Gathering and transmitting regulatory, legislative, industry, nutritional and other types of information related to school nutrition

• Representing the nutritional interests of all children

“The Healthy Kids Challenge, with its focus on nutrition, physical activity, and education, extends our mission outside of the cafeteria and the school and into the community . . . By incorporating nutrition education programs in school, at home and in the community, we can unite to deliver a powerful message to our young people."

- Marilyn Hurt, Past-president of The American School Food Service Association