School Nutrition Association of Massachusetts

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The SNA of Massachusetts is a state affiliate of the School Nutrition Association.

We bring information, services and continuing education to school food service professionals in Massachusetts.

11/05/2026

Your SNA of Mass membership is one of the best tools you have for growing your career in school nutrition.

Members can earn a Certificate in School Nutrition or the School Nutrition Specialist (SNS) Credential, keep learning through live webinars, on-demand sessions and self-paced training in the SNA Training Zone, and earn continuing education credits at SNA of Mass events. Chapter and Director Meetings held across the state throughout the year also give you a chance to learn from peers who understand your work.

Explore your member benefits at snaofmass.org/membership

11/03/2026

Every school nutrition team has someone who makes a difference: the cook who knows every student’s name, the manager who keeps everything running, the colleague who’s always willing to help.

We want to celebrate them. Nominate a school nutrition professional (or yourself!) to be featured in an upcoming SNA of Mass spotlight: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScK9qSnoSxmaGjGEWkCiwzRUqIGCALP3fcglqYU_puph1s0Gg/viewform

Know someone who deserves the recognition? Tag them in the comments too.

10/30/2026

Happy almost-Halloween! It’s time for the Halloween food edition of This or That.

Pumpkin bread or apple crisp? Mummy hot dogs or jack-o’-lantern pizza? Caramel apples or candy apples? And the classic debate: candy corn or pumpkin seeds?

Tell us your picks in the comments, plus any Halloween treats showing up on your menu this week.

10/29/2026

Thank you to the Business & Industry partners who support SNA of Mass and the school nutrition professionals we serve.

Special thanks to our Presenting Partner, The Viola Elevate Group, and our Diamond Partners, Combi Cooking, General Mills, Northshore Wholesale Marketplace and Dave Swain Associates. We’re grateful to every partner and exhibitor who joined us this year, bringing new products, ideas and solutions to Massachusetts school nutrition programs.

Swipe through to see this year’s partners, and tag one your team works with in the comments.

10/27/2026

October is National Farm to School Month! This year’s theme, Creating Thriving Communities: Local Food in Every School, celebrates the farmers, school nutrition teams and partners bringing local food to students.

Across the country, an estimated 74% of schools take part in farm to school. Here in Massachusetts, apples, squash, greens and more from local farms are showing up on menus this fall.

What local foods are on your menu this season? Tell us in the comments, or share a photo with SNA of Mass for a chance to be featured: https://forms.gle/s1eGkBHeh9icn1Yt8

Farm ToSchool

10/22/2026

Congratulations to the 2026 SNA of Mass Award winners!

These honorees were recognized at our Annual Conference for the leadership, dedication, innovation, and heart they bring to school nutrition. Swipe through to meet them, and join us in celebrating their achievements.

Drop a note of congratulations in the comments and tag an honoree you know.

10/21/2026

What a week in Worcester! Swipe through for a look back at the 2026 SNA of Mass Annual Conference: Jeff Harry’s keynote and the SNAMMIES.

What’s one takeaway you’ve already brought back to your team? Share it in the comments.

10/14/2026

And the SNAMMIES go to… 🏆✨

Tonight we celebrated the people who nourish Massachusetts students every day. Congratulations to our 2026 SNAMMIES honorees!

🥇 Director of the Year: Mary P***n, Wilmington Public Schools/Wilmington School Nutrition
🥇 Manager of the Year: Diana Barabani, Chicopee Public Schools
🥇 Employee of the Year: Lucia Doria, Braintree Public Schools
🥇 Advocacy Award: Liz Moulton, Agawam Public Schools Page
🥇 Best Culturally Relevant Recipe: Natalia Perez, Milton School Food Service
🥇 Best Original Recipe: Alisia Brown, Westwood (MA) Public Schools
🥇 Food Kindness Hero: Michaela Short, Salem Public Schools
🥇 Heart of the Cafeteria: Maria Bettencourt, Lawrence Public Schools
🥇 Industry Member of the Year: Matthew Walsh, Affinity Group
🥇 Trailblazer: Jamie Silverberg, Needham Public Schools
🥇 Volunteer of the Year: Kelly Haley, SNS, Lincoln Public Schools Food & Nutrition

Thank you to every nominator, and to everyone who joined us in Worcester to celebrate. 💛

10/13/2026

The 2026 SNA of Mass Annual Conference starts today! School nutrition professionals from across Massachusetts are gathering at the DCU Center in Worcester to reconnect, recharge, and grow together.

If you’re here with us, tag SNA of Mass in your photos so we can share the best moments from these two days. And don’t miss the Exhibit Show tomorrow, Wednesday, October 14, from 12:30–3:30 p.m.

10/12/2026

National School Lunch Week starts today! This year’s theme, Cafeteria Circus, celebrates the creativity, teamwork, and dedication that make school lunch something special.

From themed menus and decorated serving lines to the teams who keep every lunch period running smoothly, school nutrition professionals bring a little showmanship to the cafeteria every day. With our Annual Conference starting tomorrow in Worcester, this is a great week to celebrate the people behind school meals in Massachusetts.

How is your district celebrating NSLW26? Share your photos and tag SNA of Mass so we can cheer you on.

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