SNA PAC: Political Action Committee Each year, the School Nutrition Association Political Action Committee (PAC) makes contributions to support members of Congress who have shown leadership in fighting for the child nutrition programs. .The SNA Executive Board founded the PAC on the heels of the 1981 federal budget crisis that resulted in deep cuts in federal child nutrition program budgets. The goals behind the creation of the PAC still hold true today:To educate members of Congress about child nutrition programsSupport federally elected officials and candidates who back our positions on child nutrition programs. Support SNA PACSNA PAC is governed by School Nutrition Association volunteer leaders and is made up exclusively of Association members who provide it with financial support. You can support the PAC by getting involved in the activities listed below. Donate to PAC Resources for States Check out resources for state affiliates on how to do a successful state collection, including a PowerPoint template and a PAC FAQ. SNA of South Carolina members visiting with Rep. Tom Rice (R-SC)SNA PAC ContributionsThe SNA PAC makes contributions in a bipartisan manner to those elected representatives who support child nutrition.Political Action Committees are regulated by the Federal Election Commission and strict rules apply to all PAC fundraising. Under FEC rules: SNA members and spouses may contribute to SNA PAC Corporate or association contributions will not be accepted An individual may contribute up to $5,000 per year to SNA PAC A ll contributions are voluntary, and members have the right to refuse without reprisal Contributions to SNA PAC are not tax deductible