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Child Nutrition Forum (CNF) is co-chaired by the School Nutrition Association (SNA) and FRAC. It brings together diverse groups every 5 years to influence priorities around Child Nutrition Reauthorization reform, organizing their efforts around a Statement of Principles. It draws support from the religious community, the food and farming world, civil rights and children’s rights organizations, and major education groups, among others.
“We call on the Administration and Congress to enact a reauthorization bill that:
The School Nutrition Association (SNA) is a national, nonprofit organization representing more than 55,000 food service and other related professionals. The SNA is a key advocate on child nutrition issues. www.schoolnutrition.org
Food Research and Action Center (FRAC) is a national non-profit organization conducting research on issues relating to hunger and poverty and works towards improved public policies to reduce hunger and under nutrition. FRAC is a key player on Child Nutrition issues. www.frac.org
The National Alliance for Nutrition and Activity (NANA) advocates national policies and programs to promote healthy eating and physical activity. Members of its steering committee include: the American Dietetic Association, the American Heart Association, the American Public Health Association, and the Center for Science in the Public Interest. A list of priorities and affiliated organizations is here: www.cspinet.org/nutritionpolicy/nana.html
The Society for Nutrition Education (SNE) has a Sustainable Food Systems Division and it promotes food systems that are environmentally sound, socially just, economically viable, and that produce quality food. SNE is a strong voice for nutrition education interests within the Child Nutrition Reauthorization. http://www.sne.org/public_policy_priority.html
The National Farm to School Network With the authorization of the National Farm to School Program in 2004, and the tremendous growth and interest in farm to school programs, the time is ripe to support that promise and voice ideas that include locally and regionally grown foods in national meal programs. Priorities for Child Nutrition are accessible here: http://www.farmtoschool.org/policy/CNR09Priorities.pdf
National CACFP Forum Brings together organizations to advocate for furthering and continuing the goals of the Child & Adult Care Food Program (CACFP).
CACFP Advocacy Action Plans: http://www.cacfpforum.org/pdfs/Rise_to_the_Challenge.pdf
National WIC Association This is the non-profit education and advocacy arm of WIC. Their funding recommendations for WIC in FY2010 can be found here: http://www.nwica.org/?q=advocacy/a12.
Community Food Security Coalition, School Food FOCUS, and the National Farm to School Network Nourishing the Nation One Tray at a Time is a collaborative platform for these groups. Their policy document can be found here: http://www.foodsecurity.org/pubs.html#one_tray
The California Association of Food Banks This is a helpful overview of CNR 2009 given by FRAC and Feeding America. It includes the list of programs covered and dollars spent, oversight committees, a legislative timeline, issues of concern to CA (many are broad enough to concern NYC), and a list of involved groups within CA and nationally. http://www.cafoodbanks.org/docs/childnutrition/CA%20Reauthorization%20Overview.pdf |