The Dish | April 2025

The Dish is SNA of Ohio's bi-monthly electronic newsletter.  

Follow SNA of Ohio on Social Media!

Register Today!

2025 SNA of Ohio Annual Conference

Get Registered today to attend the 2025 SNA of Ohio Annual Conference! Hotel and Conference information is available on our website. We hope to see you there!


June 10-12, 2025

Embassy Suites Dublin

Dublin, Ohio

2025 SNA of Ohio Annual Conference - Learn More HERE!

Learn more about joining a Chapter

Chapters provide members with local opportunities for approved training, networking opportunities, local scholarships, and more.

Chapter Information

Success Story April 2025

Have you heard of Project Beyond the Kitchen? In Austintown Township, Charlottes's Webb Farm, LLC and Austintown Fitch High School partnered together at the beginning of the 2024-2025 school year to launch Project: Beyond the Kitchen. This project focuses on waste diversion of food items that are still viable for farm animals. Click below to read more!

Click Here to Read April's Success Story: "Project: Beyond the Kitchen"

Call for Leadership

SNA of Ohio looking for members who wish to contribute and be part of a collaborative, energetic group! Your talents will shine through and you will enjoy working with the Board of Directors and the committees that make this a great organization with great impact in Ohio!



Reach out TODAY as nominations are coming to a close at the end of the month!

Click Here to Review Open Ballot Positions and Next Steps!

School Nutrition Association of Ohio

Board of Directors & Industry Advisory Council

SNA of Ohio Board of Directors
SNA of Ohio Industry Advisory Council

Nutrition - Spring is in Bloom!

Spring is in Bloom

Learn alternative ways to get healthier this season. Check out these tips to get a healthy & fresh start this Spring!

Need to Know

Are you thinking about CEP? Read this "Need to Know" article to learn what you need to know about who is eligible, tips, and key dates.

Click Here to Read February's Need to Know Article: "Thinking about CEP? Here's What You Need to Know"

Leadership Spotlight

SNA of Ohio Nutrition Chair: Krys Hess

With over two decades of dedicated service in school nutrition, Krys Hess has spent the last two years leading the way as the Child Nutrition Director at Western Brown Local Schools. Her passion for nourishing students goes beyond the cafeteria—she currently serves as the Nutrition/Wellness Chair on the SNA of Ohio Board of Directors, where she champions not only the health and well-being of Ohio’s students but also supports her fellow directors and their incredible teams.


When asked what makes SNA of Ohio so special to her, Krys said:

"It creates such a wonderful networking opportunity! I have made so many great friends over my time as an SNA member and a member of the SNA Ohio Executive Board and Board."


Krys also reflected on one of her favorite SNA memories:

"My favorite memory would probably be having the opportunity to plan one of the conferences as vice president. It was such an amazing experience! But I also have so many wonderful memories of the SNA Ohio Conferences and Events that I wouldn't know where to start. They are always such a fantastic learning and networking opportunity."

And of course, when it comes to school food favorites—nachos top her list!


We’re grateful for Krys’s passion, leadership, and commitment to wellness in every sense of the word. Thank you for everything you do for Ohio's students and school nutrition professionals!

Call for Presentations

SNA of Ohio encourages you to submit your proposed session presentations to be considered for an SNA of Ohio future event or member webinar!

Click Here to Learn More about Presentation Requirements and to submit your proposal

The Dish Newsletter

We would love to share your news and successes! If you would like to submit an article for consideration for an upcoming 2024-2025 Dish Newsletter, please email SNA of Ohio Marketing Chairperson, Kayte Lozier, at lozierk@cpsboe.k12.oh.us.


Please be sure that your email subject line is: "Article submission for upcoming SNA of Ohio e-newsletter"

 

  • Bi-Monthly – AprJune 2025
  • Deadlines for articles – 2nd Weds of each month (bi-monthly)
  • E-newsletter distribution dates – 3rd Weds of each month (bi-monthly)