SNAVT

08/31/2026

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Curated by Smartbrief. Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vt., is advocating for schools in the state to source more local food through a proposed bill that would increase funding for the Farm to School program. Vermont leads the US in providing local food in schools, with 89% of campuses purchasing local f...

08/19/2026

Whether they’re in school or on summer break, no kid should have to wonder how they'll get eat their next meal.

I spoke at the School Nutrition Association of Vermont Conference at Shelburne Farms about my work in Congress to give students access to nutritious meals year-round.

08/19/2026

Welch highlights push to bring locally grown food to kids at school - https://www.wcax.com/2026/08/17/welch-highlights-push-bring-locally-grown-food-kids-school/

08/17/2026

We are ready to welcome 165 participants today in our Annual Conference at Shelburne Farms! A day packed with the tools that our Food Nutrition Professionals need to feed our Vermont Students!

03/19/2026

Way to go Jacob Gallogy from Windham Central SU!! So proud of your accomplishments in Vermont school nutrition!

10/04/2025

SNA-VT’s Harley Sterling is featured in this article in The New Yorker. Thank you Harley!

R.F.K., Jr., promised healthier food for kids, but the Trump Administration is cutting programs that achieve this goal.

09/18/2025

BRATTLEBORO-It's all about home grown and home cooking for Windham Southeast Supervisory Union (WSESU) school meals this year. The change to an independent, in-house school nutrition program came after decades of working with commercial food service management program Fresh Picks of Manchester, New....

09/04/2025

SNAVT’s own Susan Grabowski and Kathy Alexander on Vermont Edition talking School Lunch!
A Great Interview!

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In this week's installment of School Stories, we discover the inner-workings of getting Vermont's kids fed and ready to learn.

08/15/2025

Congratulations to Lindsey Ehrhard, Chef at Smilie Memorial School in Bolton, VT. Lindsey was the winner of the Sponsor Search contest at the SNA-VT Annual Conference.
A huge THANK YOU to Singer Equipment for donating the amazing basket of kitchen tools for this years prize! Perfect for a little school like Smilie!

08/13/2025

Yesterday, our conference surpassed expectations, attracting around 160 attendees and boasting an impressive Keynote Speaker, as well as enlightening education sessions. The chosen venue and catering were of the highest standard, and the vendor show was expansive. The professionalism on display was notable, and the SNA-VT Conference has reestablished itself. Be sure to join us next year.