Hello SNAM Members, I am exciting to introduce the launch of the School Nutrition Assiciation, First Hand News Blog. This new digital platform gives SNAM the ability to post and share information to our membership digitally, through direct email, as well as online access on the SNAM website. https://www.michigansna.org/first-hand-news We are proud to launch this updated platform that will replace the the original First Hand News, digital magazine format. Please forward an

West Michigan Food Service Directors Meeting Gabby Cooney, MSU Dietetic Intern  Jenison and Hudsonville Public Schools 2/3/26 Foodservice Directors from all over West Michigan gathered at West Ottawa High School to discuss the development and improvement of school meal programs.  Healthcare Procurement Solutions (HPS) a group purchasing organization, presented on a recently updated system to assist schools with getting new products.  The Contract Analysis Tool (CAT), is an on

Burnt Ends By Mandy Sosnowski SNAM President Elect Food Service Director, Utica Community Schools The cold, boring part of the year is upon us. It’s the perfect time to start thinking about new food items for the next school year. But what do they want? What will they eat? What is even out there!? Sounds like it’s time to do some food sampling! For those of you that may have never done this before, it may be daunting. A great place to start may be remembering those items you