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Illinois
 School Nutrition Association

Who We Are . . .

     The Illinois School Nutrition Association (ILSNA) and the School Nutrition Association (SNA) are organizations of over 53,000 members who work in all areas of the school nutrition field.  Combined, we are the only association devoted exclusively to protecting and enhancing children’s health and well-being by providing healthy, high-quality, low-cost school meals and sound nutrition education.

 Member Benefits of ILSNA

  • Training and Educational Opportunities through ILSNA's Annual State Conference, Seminars, Workshops and Reprocessed Commodity Tastes Tests that provide outstanding keynote speakers, showcase innovative industry trends and products, offer networking opportunities with peers and opportunities for certification / credentialing advancements.

  • Valuable Communication is shared through ILSNA's quarterly newsletter subscription to the Illinois NEWSGRAM, email alerts of pertinent issues and website access, www.ilsna.net, offers valuable updates and links to vital nutrition information.

  • Legislative Advocacy on your behalf is provided by ILSNA's legislative committees insuring the "voice" of nutrition personnel is heard.

  • Scholarship providing assistance to attend the annual national conference.

    •  As a Member of SNA You Will Also Enjoy Additional Benefits . . .

    • Information and Knowledge through SNA's award winning monthly magazine, School Foodservice & Nutrition, and website, www.schoolnutrition.org, offering numerous resources, tools and updated information on all the latest issues affecting the school nutrition industry.

    • Education and Training Opportunities through a variety of professional development programs, academic assistance and coursework online through Child Nutrition U, including a certification and credentialing program.

    • Networking Opportunities through SNA conferences and seminars, which are excellent forums for interacting with other child nutrition professionals.

    • Advocacy through SNA's role as the primary national voice for child nutrition on Capitol Hill.

    • Grants and Scholarships through SNA's sister organization, School Nutrition Foundation.

    • Research through SNA's reports on the latest trends and issues influencing school nutrition programs, which enable members to plan for the future.

    • Public Awareness through SNA's promoting of National School Lunch Week and National School Breakfast Week, increasing awareness of child nutrition programs.

    • Member-Only Discounts are offered for a variety of products and programs including conference registrations, certification, publication, research studies, Emporium Shop purchases and insurance plans.

    The future of child nutrition programs is dependent on a strong association that represents the largest number of school nutrition personnel, school districts and schools.  Put the power of ILSNA/SNA to work for you, your career, your school, your community and the students who count on you.

    Membership in SNA automatically enrolls you in the
    Illinois School Nutrition Association    .

    To Join SNA / ILSNA contact

    School Nutrition Association
         800 - 877 - 8822
     www.schoolnutrition.org