Alabama School Nutrition Association

Feeding kids beyond the cafeteria walls! 💛 Chilton County Schools brought back their summer bulk feeding program for the first time since the pandemic, and the response has been overwhelming — with thousands of tickets claimed in record time.

By providing 10 days’ worth of meat, milk, and fresh produce to children, they’re helping fight summer hunger in a big way.

Check out the full article: https://www.wbrc.com/2026/06/11/chilton-county-schools-step-up-fight-summer-food-insecurity/

Help the families in your communities learn about summer resources!

☀️🍎 Help families learn about SUN Bucks!

We've created a ready-to-share take home flyer that explains how SUN Bucks can help eligible families receive **$120 in grocery benefits per child** during the summer when school is out.

Key messages for families:
✅ SUN Bucks is here to help feed your kids when school's out
✅ Most eligible children are automatically enrolled, but some will need to apply
✅ Check to see if you're eligible and sign up if needed

Download and share this flyer with families, schools, community partners, faith organizations, and anyone who can help spread the word. Together, we can help ensure more Alabama children have access to the food they need this summer. 🌟🧡 Download Below 👇
https://state.nokidhungry.org/alabama/alabamas-outreach-guide-to-summer-ebt/ #4

Lee County Schools Child Nutrition has been nominated for the NxtGen Network Innovation Award! 🏆 Through scratch cooking, homemade menu items, and hands-on culinary training, this incredible team is transforming school meals and setting a new standard for school nutrition in Alabama. Their impact extends beyond their own cafeterias as they help other districts implement scratch cooking through training, collaboration, and shared best practices.

Now they need your support! 🗳️ Vote for Lee County Schools here: https://form.jotform.com/241527290923154

Let's show everyone the amazing innovation happening in Alabama school nutrition! 🍎

Please join us in celebrating Elmore County Child Nutrition, the May Alabama SNA District of the Month! This incredible team is already making a huge impact through their Summer Meals Program, helping ensure students continue to have access to nutritious meals while school is out. ☀️🍽️

With more than 1,200 meals served at Redland Middle School alone, their hard work and dedication are shining bright this summer.

Congratulations on this well-deserved recognition, and thank you for all you do for Alabama's students! 👏

As summer approaches, school districts across the Tennessee Valley are preparing for an increased need for free summer meals. 🍎☀️

This article highlights how school nutrition programs throughout the region are preparing to support students and families by helping ensure children continue to have access to nutritious meals during the summer months.

Read the full article here: https://www.waff.com/2026/05/20/tennessee-valley-schools-prepare-higher-demand-free-summer-meal-programs/

Looking back on one of the most powerful moments from our 2026 Annual Conference this past February. 💛 Through a special partnership with Kent Cammack, a handicap-accessible van was presented to a deserving Lee County family — a moment that immediately shifted what daily life could look like for them. Before this gift, the family faced ongoing transportation barriers for medical care and everyday needs, limiting access to experiences many of us take for granted.

Now, that reality has changed. This gift represents freedom, independence, and the ability for this young boy to experience more of the world around him with his family.

As shared by 2025–2026 President-Elect Krystal Patterson of Lee County Schools, “This gift changed the daily life of a young boy and his family in ways words can hardly express.”

It was a powerful reminder that our conference is about far more than professional development — it is about people, compassion, and creating moments that truly change lives. 🚐✨

What a year it has been for Alabama school nutrition programs! 🌟 As the school year comes to an end, don’t forget to share your favorite cafeteria moments, team photos, and celebrations on social media using for a chance to be recognized as the next ASNA District of the Month! 🍎