School Nutrition Association of Pennsylvania -SNAPA

09/14/2026

Have a renovation or large equipment replacement project coming up? Then this is for you!

Most school nutrition directors aren’t engineers or facilities managers—but we are expected to make informed decisions about equipment, utilities, renovations, specifications, and bids.

https://business.snapa.org/ap/Events/Register/lzFbJe7FjC5Cw

The SNAPA Infrastructure Summit will help bridge that knowledge gap!

📅 October 7, 2026
📍 Flux Space, Norristown, PA
💲 Members: $45 | Non-Members: $75

Come learn how to make proactive, informed decisions about the physical backbone of your school nutrition program.

09/13/2026

⭐🌟 WHO MAKES YOUR SCHOOL NUTRITION PROGRAM SHINE? 🌟⭐

Every school nutrition team has someone who goes above and beyond for students and coworkers. Give that special employee the recognition they deserve with a SNAPA SHINES Employee Spotlight! ⭐

Submitting is easy—just snap a photo and share a few lines about why your employee deserves to shine. No video required!

Submit your spotlight here:
https://form.jotform.com/252708035166153

Let’s celebrate Pennsylvania’s amazing school nutrition professionals! 🌟⭐🌟

09/12/2026

📸🍎 SHOW US WHAT’S ON YOUR TRAY! 🍎📸

Did your team create a colorful, delicious, or student-favorite school meal? Submit it for the SNAPA SHINES Tray of the Month!

Submitting is easy:

🍽️ Snap a photo of the tray
✍️ Share a short description
📋 Complete the submission form

https://form.jotform.com/252708035166153

Let’s celebrate the creativity happening in Pennsylvania school kitchens every day! 🎉🥕🍴

09/11/2026

🌟⭐ SNAPA SHINES: EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT ⭐🌟

LISA EISENHOWER, Hamburg Area High School Kitchen Manager

SNAPA is proud to shine this month’s spotlight on Lisa Eisenhower of the Hamburg Area School District!

Lisa will retire next month after an incredible 35 years of feeding and caring for Hamburg students. Throughout her career, she has been a steady and dependable presence in the district, helping with countless special events and even stepping in as Acting Food Service Director when needed.

Lisa is a natural leader who brings knowledge, patience, and calm confidence to everything she does. Her bright smile and positive attitude make the Hamburg Area High School kitchen a welcoming place for students and staff. She leads by example, supports her coworkers, and always does what is needed to keep the food service program running smoothly.

Lisa is leaving very big shoes to fill at Hamburg Area High School, and her impact on the Hamburg Area School District will continue long after her retirement.

Please join SNAPA and the Hamburg community in thanking Lisa Eisenhower for her remarkable service and congratulating her on 35 amazing years! 👏🎉⭐

09/11/2026

🌟⭐ SNAPA SHINES: EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT ⭐🌟

Do you have an outstanding school nutrition employee who deserves to shine? This year, submitting an Employee Spotlight is easier than ever! Just snap a photo of your spotlight employee and click the form below to submit!

https://form.jotform.com/252708035166153

Help us celebrate the hardworking people who make Pennsylvania school nutrition programs shine every day! 🌟⭐🌟

09/11/2026

Have a renovation or large equipment replacement project coming up? Then this is for you!

Join us for the SNAPA Infrastructure Summit on October 7, 2026, at Flux Space in Norristown. This one-day event will help school nutrition directors better understand kitchen materials, equipment specifications, power, utilities, maintenance, and long-term replacement planning.

https://business.snapa.org/ap/Events/Register/lzFbJe7FjC5Cw

📍 Flux Space, 60 Buttonwood St., Norristown, PA
💲 $45 for SNAPA Director-Level Members
💲 $75 for Director-Level Non-Members

Build smarter, safer, and more efficient kitchen infrastructure for your program!

09/02/2026

📣 Mark Your Calendars for Mondays for Managers!

Designed for manager-level SNAPA members, this professional development series will feature educational and interactive sessions focused on:

⭐ Leadership
⭐ Workplace Effectiveness
⭐ Career Growth
⭐ And more!

Sessions are FREE for SNAPA members and will be held from 2:00–3:00 p.m.

📅 October 19
📅 December 14
📅 February 8
📅 April 12

Registration opens soon—save the dates now! 🍎

09/01/2026

🎪 Save the date for National School Lunch Week!

Join school nutrition programs across the country in celebrating October 12–16, 2026! This year’s “Cafeteria Circus” theme is the perfect opportunity to spotlight the nutritious meals, dedicated school nutrition professionals and behind-the-scenes teamwork that help students thrive every day.

Drop a comment and share the fun ideas your kitchen is planning to celebrate!

09/01/2026

🏗️ Registration is now open for the SNAPA Infrastructure Summit!

Join us on October 7, 2026, for “From Steel to Sockets to Specs: Making Sense of Materials, Power, and Utilities.”

This one-day event is designed specifically for SNAPA director-level members and will focus on the essential details behind building smarter, safer and more efficient school kitchen infrastructure.

Don’t miss this opportunity to gain practical knowledge that can help guide your next renovation, equipment purchase or kitchen project!

Register here:https://business.snapa.org/events/Details/2026-snapa-infrastructure-summit-1892104

08/30/2026

Looks delicious 🤩🤩

🚨 NEW ITEM ALERT!!! 🚨
Today, our High School debuted a brand-new lunch item — 4-Cheese Tortellini tossed in a creamy Rosa Sauce, served with a delicious garlic knot! 😋🍝🧄
Did your student give it a try today?? We’d love to hear what they thought! 💙 Look for it next week at the Middle School!!!