June 4, 2020

 

Today, June 4th, SNA sent a letter to USDA, copying key Congressional offices, requesting that USDA take urgent action to preserve school meal programs. SNA is requesting the immediate extension of COVID-19 emergency feeding waivers through the end of School Year 2020/2021 and the provision of school meals for all students at no charge. As the school year ends with widespread financial losses, school nutrition professionals must overhaul their operations while meeting unprecedented demand, as reliance on school meals is anticipated to surge due to unemployment. Swift action is needed to ensure meal programs are equipped to meet children’s critical nutrition needs this fall. Read the press release for more information.