SNA of Mass

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Member Benefits

The School Nutrition Association of Massachusetts (SNA of Mass) is the Massachusetts Chapter of the School Nutrition Association (SNA), a national, nonprofit professional organization representing 50,000 members who provide high-quality, low-cost meals to students across the country. Recognized as the authority on school nutrition, SNA has been advancing the availability, quality and acceptance of school nutrition programs as an integral part of education since 1946.

All SNA of Mass school nutrition professional memberships are initiated through the national SNA office, opening up a world of national and state-based benefits and connections for our members.

Membership Dues Schedule

For School Nutrition Professionals Only

Certificate &
Credentialing Programs

Are you ready to grow your career and be seen as a K-12 school nutrition leader? Open up new opportunities and demonstrate your professionalism by earning a School Nutrition Specialist Credential or Certificate in School Nutrition. Whether you’re pursuing one of the four levels of the Certificate Program or sitting for the Credentialing exam, these pathways help you achieve the professional growth you deserve. SNA is at the ready with SNS Preparation Resources as well.

Scholarships
& Grants

Both SNA of Mass and the School Nutrition Foundation (SNF), the charitable arm of SNA, support school nutrition professionals by offering grants and scholarships. Members are offered the opportunity to attend national events such as SNA’s Legislative Action Conference (LAC), School Nutrition Industry Conference (SNIC) and Annual National Conference (ANC), as well as professional development scholarships to further your education and career.

Conferences
& Networking Events

Being a member keeps you in-the-know about the many opportunities to attend events and to branch out in the field. SNA of Mass Chapters hold Chapter and Director Meetings throughout the year in locations across the state where you can network with your peers. Members get special pricing on all SNA of Mass events, including the USDA Conference & Commodities Show and the Annual Fall Conference. Members also save on all SNA National events, including the Legislative Action Conference, School Nutrition Industry Conference and the Annual National Conference.

ONLINE LEARNING & CEUs

The SNA Training Zone offers members access to Live Webinars, On-Demand Webinars and Self-Paced Training. SNA is your number one source for professional development opportunities. From certificate and credentialing programs that cement your authority in the profession to ongoing webinars and other virtual training, SNA has the learning resources you need to thrive as a school nutrition professional. Plus, attendance at SNA of Mass events typically provides additional opportunities for continuing education credits.

Advocacy

As a member of SNA and SNA of Mass, you can stay on top of all the latest happenings in Boston and Washington, D.C. We work to help our members understand the federal and state legislation and policies that shape and impact child nutrition programs and provide opportunities for you to get involved through the SNA of Mass Legislative Committee, the SNA Political Action Committee (PAC), the SNA Action Network and the Legislative Action Conference.

Leadership Opportunities

Membership opens up a world of opportunities for our members to get engaged at the state level on SNA of Mass committees or in board seats, including Chapter Delegates and Chapter Delegates-Elect. SNA of Mass currently has five standing committees including Exhibits, Industry, Member Relations, Nutrition & Legislative and Professional Development. SNA national is always on the lookout for great volunteers for their Committees and Councils, Board of Directors, micro-volunteering and Subject Matter Experts.

Individual Membership

You don’t have to wait for anyone else to join SNA for you to be part of the mission—join as an individual. Whether you’re an employee, manager, director or any other kind of school nutrition operator—you’ll get all the benefits. Join online by clicking the button below.

Individual Membership

You don’t have to wait for anyone else to join SNA for you to be part of the mission—join as an individual. Whether you’re an employee, manager, director or any other kind of school nutrition operator—you’ll get all the benefits. Join online by clicking the button below.

School District Membership

This is the most valuable – and the most cost-effective way to join SNA! Let your school district support your involvement in the organization and include as many department team members as you like. School District Memberships are paid for by and stay with each school district.

School District Membership

This is the most valuable – and the most cost-effective way to join SNA! Let your school district support your involvement in the organization and include as many department team members as you like. School District Memberships are paid for by and stay with each school district.

Industry Membership

Vendors of food, equipment and services of use to our school nutrition professionals are welcome to join SNA of Mass as an Industry Member. Our Industry Members receive special pricing on many events and have the opportunity to sponsor and exhibit at conferences throughout the year.

Industry Membership

Vendors of food, equipment and services of use to our school nutrition professionals are welcome to join SNA of Mass as an Industry Member. Our Industry Members receive special pricing on many events and have the opportunity to sponsor and exhibit at conferences throughout the year.

Membership
Dues Schedule

For School Nutrition Professionals Only