Maine School Nutrition Association

03/11/2026

U.S. Senator Susan Collins is a big school lunch supporter and met with us for about 15 minutes to discuss our concerns about some of the new dietary guidelines and the implications it could have. We also discussed the increased funding we would need to sustain all these changes, and SNAP cuts. We all want to continue supporting our local farmers and feed children good foods!

She was very proud of all the work School Nutrition professionals are doing! 💪🏼
School Nutrition Association
Full Plates Full Potential
MSAD #60 School Nutrition
Lisbon Lunch Lady
York School Department
Windham Raymond School Nutrition Program

Portland Press Herald WGME CBS 13 News, Portland WABI TV5 U.S. Department of Agriculture NEWS CENTER Maine

03/10/2026

Maine advocates for all school nutrition programs in Maine and across the country! We are so impressed by everyone’s hard work… keep it going!
School Nutrition Association
Lisbon Lunch Lady
MSAD #60 School Nutrition
Windham Raymond School Nutrition Program
York Schools Nutrition Program

03/10/2026

03/09/2026

03/09/2026

More than 850 school nutrition advocates are heading to the Capitol Hill this Tuesday, meeting with Members of Congress to share SNA’s 2026 Position Paper and speak up for the students they serve every day.

With 30 million students eating school meals daily, investing in these programs means investing in the health, learning, and future of America’s children.

SNA is urging Congress to increase funding to help schools cover all costs associated with school meal programs - from healthy food and specialty equipment to staff training and labor expenses.

You can help amplify this message. Join us in asking Congress to support school meal programs.

🔗 Take action: https://schoolnutrition.quorum.us/takeaction/

03/09/2026

Our very own David Vargas MSAD #60 School Nutrition

Today we celebrate our 2026 SNA Executive Leadership Program Cohort! 🎉

More than 50 school nutrition leaders came together at Georgetown University for a full day of learning, reflection and leadership growth, strengthening the skills needed to lead programs and support the students and communities they serve every day.

Thank you to our incredible sponsors E S Foods, SFSPac Food Safety and Sanitation-K12 and ITW Food Equipment Group, whose support makes this opportunity possible.

Join us in celebrating this incredible group of leaders! Drop a 👏 or 🎉 in the comments to congratulate the 2026 cohort.

03/08/2026

Go Maine!

03/05/2026

02/13/2026

Student voice is the best choice!

Last week in Lewiston, staff worked hard to make these delicious trays. Students got to vote for their favorite entree, fruit, and vegetable each day. Big winners included caesar salad, watermelon, and mac and cheese. 🍉🥗
Friday featured orange chicken made with local chicken from Cluck Ya Poultry!
It was great to hear some student feedback and we are already looking forward to our next Student Choice Lunch Week!

02/13/2026

02/13/2026