Get the latest on OSNA activities and resources for your school meal program in the October 2017 issue of School Meal Scoop!
The School Nutrition Association (SNA) and the American Commodity Distribution Association (ACDA) have joined forces to support The Healthy Breakfast Helps Kids Learn Act of 2017 (HR 3738). This bill would provide an additional 6 cents in commodity support for the School Breakfast Program (SBP). This means that if the bill were to pass, schools would receive 6 cents for each breakfast served to spend on commodities. As of this time, there is no commodity support for breakfast, only lunch.
Oregon’s very own Chris Facha is the national president of ACDA and has played a huge part in this collaborative support of the bill sponsored by representatives McGovern ( D-MA) and Davis (R-IL).
Get the scoop by downloading these information sheets:
OSNA Legislative News on HR 3738
Sept. 12 SNA Press Release: Reps. McGovern & Davis Introduce “Healthy Breakfasts Help Kids Learn Act
Forgot to grab a new OSNA Annual Directory at the Industry Seminar last Friday? You don’t have to wait until the March State Conference to get one:
Visit our Resources page to download the digital version today! Available in two parts, the OSNA Directory offers users an interactive experience with hotlinks to school suppliers and nutrition directors throughout.
It’s time to apply for the 2018 School Wellness Award! For the 11th year in a row, the School Wellness Award will be given to three Oregon schools. Supported by the Oregon Department of Education (ODE), the Nutrition Council of Oregon, and the Oregon Dairy and Nutrition Council, the awards recognize schools’ efforts in putting their local wellness policies into action and making the connection between nutrition, physical activity and academic achievement.
Visit the National Farm to School Network for free resources!
The Oregon Farm to School and School Garden Network is seeking workshop proposals for its 2018 Oregon Farm to School and School Garden Summit, which will be held January 25-26, 2018, at The Oregon Garden in Silverton, Oregon.
Check out the information sheet today for details on potential topic areas and other details!
