Good News for School Lunch Heroes!


Happy School Lunch Hero Day to all our wonderful, hard-working friends in school nutrition! Thank you for all you do to provide our region’s children with nutritious meals and warm smiles. We’ve gathered the latest funding, savings, and learning and networking opportunities to help you and your program be even more successful in the months and years to come.


USDA Breakfast Grant Alert!

USDA is accepting applications for the Fiscal Year 2023 School Breakfast Expansion Grants, which will provide schools with funds to prepare nutritious, appealing breakfasts with less added sugar and sodium, and more whole grains. These grants can also boost participation in school breakfast by making it available during the school day. According to USDA Food and Nutrition Service, $6 million in School Breakfast Expansion Grants is available to US states and DC.

Applications are due July 24, 2023, and awards will be made later this year.

For more information and to apply, click here.

For help and ideas about equipment to support your breakfast program, contact us.


Cambro Vending Cart—Free Personalization Offer


Get free personalization with the purchase of any CVC75 Vending Cart from Cambro! Create your own unique breakfast or lunch cart, smoothie bar, coffee cart, or snack bar by personalizing the front of this versatile vending cart with your own logo or artwork.

Offer is valid on carts purchased May 1, through September 30, 2023.

To see how your cart would look personalized, visit www.cambro.com/cvc or contact us for ideas and assistance.


Upcoming Learning and Networking Opportunities


Tennessee School Nutrition Association Annual Conference

Sunday, June 11 – Thursday, June 15, 2023

Gatlinburg Convention Center

Gatlinburg, Tennessee



For conference updates and information, follow the Tennessee School Nutrition Association on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/tennsna/ or email tnsna@outlook.com to request registration information.

 

School Nutrition Association of Louisiana 2023 Annual Conference

Tuesday, June 27 – Thursday, June 29, 2023

Monroe Civic Center

Monroe, Louisiana



For more information, click here: Conference Participant Registration Packet

To register, click here: SNAL 23 Conference Registration


Need help tackling a challenge or identifying proven serving solutions? We’re here for you! Contact us!

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