LEADERSHIP a letter from our
DR. KATIE WILSON, SNS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
strong leadership across the country, assisting districts of all sizes in finding solutions to the many challenges facing school nutrition. Our work is not a one- and-done – we make sure we open opportunities that empower districts to accomplish their goals in a variety of ways, emphasizing sustainable practices from lowering food waste, reducing single-use plastic, and best practices for developing relationships with local producers. As I reflect on the work accomplished in 2025, I am very honored to be a part of this esteemed group as we continue to tackle the complicated work of improving procurement practices for the purpose of strengthening our communities through good food in school. With the leadership
This may be a farewell to 2025, but it is a door opening for new initiatives in 2026. We learn from the past to find solutions for the future in everything we do. The Urban School Food Alliance is the only organization with the collaborative power to really make change in the school food marketplace. With boots on the ground, a collective purchasing volume of $1 billion in spend, and members passionate about ensuring children have access to healthy, fresh food under any circumstances, we are unique in the industry. What the Alliance does matters to all school nutrition programs nationwide. We have
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