Supply Chain Disruption

School meal programs nationwide are experiencing many of the same supply chain issues that have impacted restaurants and grocery stores throughout the pandemic. Louisiana school nutrition leaders are committed to ensuring students continue to have access to healthy meals each school day. Just as families had to make substitutions on grocery lists last year, schools will have to make some last-minute changes to our regular menus, based on availability.

Supply Chain Disruption Resources

SNA Supply Chain Resources Photo

Louisiana Supply Chain Resources Seeds to Success: The Louisiana Farm to School Program has created a resource for districts and schools to source locally-grown products from farmers, producers, and small distributors.

School Nutrition Association Supply Chain Resources including videos, survey reports, PR resources and more.

No Kid Hungry Tips for Navigating Supply Chain Disruptions

USDA Team Nutrition Planning for a Dynamic School Environment During School Year 2021-2022, USDA is offering flexibilities in response to public health needs and to ease administrative burden, while still promoting nutritious meals. Learn more about adjusting meal service operations during the dynamic school year ahead.

USDA Food and Nutrition Service: Press Releases, Waivers and Technical Assistance

USDA Memo SP 3-2022: Allocation of Supply Chain Assistance Funds to Alleviate Supply Chain Disruptions in the School Meals Program

Allocation of Supply Chain Assistance (SCA) Funds to Alleviate Supply Chain Disruptions in the School Meal Programs: Questions and Answers

Making Last-Minute Substitutions to your School Meal Menu