New York School Nutrition Association, Inc.

What New York School Nutrition Association, Inc. does

New York School Nutrition Association, Inc. (NYSNA) is a nonprofit professional membership association, founded circa 1950-1951, that serves school nutrition professionals across New York State. It operates as the New York state affiliate of the national School Nutrition Association (SNA) and is headquartered at 21 Executive Park Drive, Clifton Park, NY, under a small headquarters staff led by CEO Jennifer Martin, MBA, CAE. NYSNA represents the practitioners responsible for operating the National School Lunch and Breakfast Programs across New York's school districts and BOCES shared service organizations, serving an end population of 2.7 million students under New York's Universal School Meals Policy.

NYSNA delivers value through a portfolio of member services rather than a software product. Core offerings include the Fresh Bites magazine (transitioning to a triannual February/June/October publication cycle starting 2026), the Annual Conference (moving from fall to spring beginning 2026), Regional Industry Seminars across locations including Batavia, Troy, Long Island, and Syracuse, Area Workshops, the Legislative Action Conference, a Job Board, professional development programs including Boot Camp 101 and SNS credential preparation, and an awards and scholarships program. Distribution and engagement are run through the nyschoolnutrition.org website, a MemberClicks membership management platform, the 'Healthy School Meals for All' podcast, and Facebook, Twitter/X, and Instagram social channels.

The business model is a subscription-style recurring membership model. Revenue is generated from two member categories — Food Service Operators (school nutrition directors, managers, and staff) and Industry Members (food service vendors and suppliers, including a 5 Star Industry Partners tier featuring Tyson, General Mills, Pilgrim's/Gold Kist, J&J Snack Foods, Simplot, and others) — supplemented by conference registrations, advertising in Fresh Bites, and event sponsorships. The organization is governed by a board of officers, At-Large Directors, and Area Directors spanning Areas A through W, and pursues an active state-level advocacy agenda focused on sustaining Universal Meals and modernizing the NY 30% Farm-to-School Incentive Program in partnership with the New York State Education Department, Hunger Solutions New York, and Cornell Cooperative Extension Harvest NY.

Name

New York School Nutrition Association, Inc.

Legal name

New York School Nutrition Association, Inc.

Website

https://nyschoolnutrition.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1951

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

New York School Nutrition Association, Inc. (NYSNA) is a nonprofit professional membership association serving school nutrition professionals across New York State through membership dues, conferences, publications (Fresh Bites), regional seminars, professional development, and advocacy for Universal School Meals and Farm-to-School programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Association Services

NAICS

Business Associations (813910), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Meal Program Compliance & Administration (NSLP/SBP, Reimbursements) (EDAEAEAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Menu Planning, Nutrition & Dietary Accommodation Services (Allergens, Special Diets) (EDAEAEAD), Food & Nutrition Assistance Programs (BPAIAKAF)

Keywords

• School nutrition association
• Professional membership services
• School meal programs
• Advocacy services
• Member education programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Clifton Park

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: NYSNA generates revenue through membership fees from Food Service Operators (school nutrition professionals) and Industry Members (food service vendors and suppliers). Membership provides access to professional development, networking events, conferences, publications, and advocacy resources.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

NYSNA is a nonprofit professional membership association that delivers membership services, advocacy, training, publications, and networking events to school nutrition professionals and industry partners across New York State. The association operates as the state affiliate of the School Nutrition Association (SNA) and provides members with access to professional development programs, an Annual Conference, Regional Industry Seminars, the Fresh Bites magazine, a Job Board, and legislative advocacy on Universal School Meals and the 30% Farm-to-School Incentive Program.

Product overview

New York School Nutrition Association, Inc. (NYSNA) is a professional association offering membership services, publications, events, and advocacy resources for school nutrition professionals in New York State. The organization does not offer a technology product platform but provides member services including the Fresh Bites magazine publication, annual conferences, regional industry seminars, professional development programs, a job board, and advocacy initiatives for Universal Meals and Farm to School programs. The association is structured around member engagement, networking, training, and legislative advocacy rather than a commercial product portfolio.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Fresh Bites: NYSNA's official magazine publication, distributed triannually (Winter, Spring/Summer, Fall) featuring articles on school nutrition, industry partners, recipes, and association news. Published since at least 2021.

Products and services

• Fresh Bites Magazine NYSNA's official triannual digital magazine (February, June, October) for school nutrition professionals and industry partners in New York State. Features industry articles, educational content, recipes, advocacy updates, conference coverage, and partner advertisements.
• NYSNA Annual Conference Annual professional conference for school nutrition professionals and industry partners featuring educational sessions, networking opportunities, and a vendor marketplace. The 74th Annual Conference was held in Buffalo, NY in October 2025; the 75th is scheduled for April 28-30, 2026 in Syracuse, NY.
• Regional Industry Seminars (RIS) Regional educational events held across New York State featuring food and culinary excellence sessions, vendor showcases, and practical training for school nutrition professionals. Scheduled for Batavia, Troy, Long Island, and Syracuse in 2026.
• NYSNA Job Board Online job posting platform connecting school nutrition employers with candidates across New York State school districts and companies.
• Professional Development Programs
• NYSNA Legislative Action Conference
• Awards & Scholarships Program
• Membership (Food Service Operators & Industry Members)

Quantifiable outcome

• The association serves all school districts and nutrition professionals across New York State, supporting Universal Meals for 2.7 million students

Named customers20 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Wild Mike's Ultimate Pizza (S.A. Piazza)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor5 Star Industry Partner listed on NYSNA website. Vendor of pizza products for school nutrition programs. Wild Mike's Ultimate Pizza is a featured partner in the Fresh Bites publication with advertising and product showcases.
• General Mills FoodserviceminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor5 Star Industry Partner. General Mills provides grain-based products and participates in NYSNA conferences and vendor showcases.
• National Food Group / Zee Zee'sminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor5 Star Industry Partner. National Food Group provides portion-controlled foods and participates in annual conferences. Dan Moss serves as K12 Territory Lead - East Region.
• Tyson FoodsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor5 Star Industry Partner. Tyson Foods is a major protein supplier for school nutrition programs and maintains industry membership with NYSNA.
• SimplotminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor5 Star Industry Partner. Simplot provides food products for K-12 school nutrition and participates in NYSNA events.
• Pilgrims / Gold KistminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor5 Star Industry Partner. Pilgrims is a major poultry and protein supplier. Diana McCarthy serves as Northeast K12 Regional Sales Manager and chairs NYSNA's Membership Committee. Teisha Robertson serves as Director of Sales K12.
• Link2Hospitality SolutionsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor5 Star Industry Partner. Link2Hospitality provides equipment and services to schools. They partnered with Honeoye Falls-Lima CSD to loan an Icetro Snow Machine for chocolate milk snowflake production.
• J&J Snack FoodsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor5 Star Industry Partner featured in Fresh Bites Winter 2026. J&J Snack Foods provides pretzels, frozen novelties, and breakfast bars for K-12 school nutrition.
• American Dairy Association North EastminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor5 Star Industry Partner and sponsor of NYSNA's Summer Meals initiative. ADA North East provides marketing resources, recipes (Hot Chocolate Milk, Moo Lattes), and supports school breakfast promotions. Ania Stilwell serves as Content Marketing Specialist.
• Hunger Solutions New YorkcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNYSNA partners with Hunger Solutions New York to promote Universal Free School Meals across New York State. The partnership provides outreach toolkits, social media resources, and support for school breakfast and lunch program promotion. Francesca DiGiorgio, MPH serves as School Meals Policy & Engagement Specialist.
• School Nutrition Association (SNA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNYSNA is the New York state affiliate of the School Nutrition Association, a national organization. SNA provides the SNS (School Nutrition Specialist) credentialing program, national awards, annual national conference (ANC), and public policy resources. NYSNA promotes SNA programs and certifications to its members.
• New York State Education Department (NYSED)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNYSED's Office of Child Nutrition works with NYSNA on administering school meal programs, Farm to School initiatives, and implementing Universal School Meals. Kimberly Vumbaco serves as Director of Child Nutrition Programs. NYSED provides updates in Fresh Bites magazine.
• Cornell Cooperative Extension - Harvest NYminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHarvest NY partners with NYSED to provide Farm to School Regional Workshops, hands-on culinary training, and programming to strengthen local food systems connecting New York farmers with school meals.
• A.J. Letizio Sales & MarketingminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor5 Star Industry Partner representing multiple food brands in K-12. Cassie Miller-Leone serves as K-12 Category Director and chairs NYSNA's Awards & Scholarships Committee.
• BrigaidminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBrigaid provides culinary training support for NYSED's Regional Roots program, helping school food service teams build skills to prepare fresh, nutritious meals using New York-grown ingredients.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• School Nutrition Association (SNA): National professional association to which NYSNA is affiliated; provides the SNS credential, national awards, and Annual National Conference. Directly analogous professional membership model serving school nutrition professionals nationwide.

Emerging players

• Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics: Broader professional association for registered dietitian nutritionists (many NYSNA members hold RD credentials); adjacent membership organization in nutrition with overlap in credentialing and continuing education.

Direct peers

• Texas School Nutrition Association: Sizable state-level peer operating the same membership, conference, and advocacy model for Texas school nutrition professionals; comparable scale and industry partner sponsorship structure.
• Connecticut School Nutrition Association: Smaller Northeast state affiliate peer with the same operating model — membership dues, conferences, advocacy, and industry partnerships for school food service professionals.
• Massachusetts School Nutrition Association: Direct state affiliate peer of SNA representing school nutrition professionals in Massachusetts with the same dues/advocacy/conference model and similar regulatory engagement on state-level school meal policy.
• Pennsylvania School Nutrition Association: Nearby state affiliate with directly analogous value proposition: dues-funded membership of school nutrition operators, regional events, state advocacy, and industry partnership tiers.
• Illinois School Nutrition Association: Midwest state affiliate peer operating a parallel structure of regional events, professional development, and industry partner sponsorships for school nutrition professionals.
• New Jersey School Nutrition Association: Regional peer serving school nutrition operators in an adjacent Northeast state; identical mission around federal Child Nutrition Programs, state advocacy, and professional development offerings.
• California School Nutrition Association: Large state affiliate peer with comparable professional development, advocacy, and industry partner programs for school nutrition directors and staff; covers the largest K-12 footprint among state affiliates.

Others

• National Farm to School Network: Mission-adjacent nonprofit that partners with NYSNA on Farm-to-School initiatives; not a membership competitor, but a thematic peer in advancing local food in school meal programs and policy.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/NewYorkSNA
• Facebookfacebook.com/newyorksna
• Instagraminstagram.com/newyorksna
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/new-york-school-nutrition-association-inc

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Number of profiles

Profiles22 records

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