Thank you to all school districts that submitted entries for the 2026 Texas Fruit & Vegetable Day Contest. TASN is thrilled by the response this year and grateful for the creativity, care, and effort districts put into celebrating Texas-grown fruits and vegetables with students.

Each year, the conference brings together more than 1,000 professionals for two full days of learning, networking, idea-sharing and inspiration. You will gain practical strategies you can take back to your district, while connecting with peers who understand both the challenges and the importance of school nutrition work.

TASN President Susan Kehrer D’Amico Honored with National Nutrition Impact Award

TASN is proud to celebrate President Susan Kehrer D’Amico, who was recently recognized by the Food Access and Nutrition Network as the recipient of this year’s Nutrition Impact Award at the FANN Nutrition Networking Symposium.

At TASN, we know the work of school nutrition professionals extends far beyond the cafeteria and what is served on a tray. It is about supporting student wellness, encouraging healthy habits, and helping ensure students are ready to learn each day.

This month marks a major milestone for school nutrition in Texas – you are learning to use the Texas Automated Nutrition System (TANS) for the 2026-2027 school year. Thank you for putting in the hard work necessary to make the transition from TX-UNPS – a 15-year-old system in need of retirement – to a new in-house system for applications, claims, and compliance. I look forward to hearing your feedback on TANS.

Across Texas, school nutrition teams brought the day to life by highlighting locally grown produce, engaging students through taste tests and educational activities, decorating cafeterias, and strengthening the connection between Texas agriculture and the meals served daily.

TASN Represents Texas on Capitol Hill

In March, TASN was proud to represent Texas at the 2026 School Nutrition Association Legislative Action Conference in Washington, D.C. The annual event brought together school nutrition professionals from across the country to meet with congressional offices and advocate for the needs of school meal programs nationwide.