Start your engines with SYK
Running a K–12 nutrition program demands precision, endurance, and equipment you can depend on. In Charlotte—the heart of stock car racing—Save Your Kitchen 2026 shifts into high gear, drawing inspiration from the Golden Era of racing, when preparation, performance, and reliability made the difference on every lap.
Join the SYK Race Team for four chances to win brand-new ITW kitchen equipment designed to strengthen student health and well-being by boosting performance, efficiency, and food safety across your operations — putting you on the fast track to success. Start your engine and Enter Today!
Four Chances to Win!
Fuel Your Future at Save Your Kitchen 2026
Enter now for a chance to put your school in the winner’s circle with new ITW food equipment.
DEADLINE FOR ENTRIES IS JULY 17TH, 2026
Accelerate Toward Improved K–12 Nutrition
For the School Nutrition Association’s 2026 Annual National Conference in Charlotte, the SYK Race Team puts you behind the wheel—channeling the energy and excitement of stock car racing, where success is built on preparation, trust, and precise teamwork. Inspired by the pit crews and drivers who defined racing’s most iconic era, the SYK crew represents the equipment, expertise, and coordination required to keep school kitchens running at peak performance.
With every lap, the SYK Team is here to help guide school nutrition professionals toward smoother operations, smarter solutions, and more wins for their students.
Race Ready:
Performance & Efficiency
Long trusted for reliable performance, Traulsen milk coolers, refrigerators, freezers, and hot holding cabinets are engineered to maintain consistent temperatures. K–12 kitchens nationwide rely on Traulsen for solutions that maximize efficiency and keep even the fastest-paced operations running smoothly.
Race Ready:
quality & reliability
The quality and reliability of Hobart slicers, mixers, food processors, and dishwashers earned their place at the front of the pack. And in K–12 kitchens across the country, that performance shows up every day. From the first prep to the final clean-up, Hobart equipment is engineered to go the distance — lap after lap, year after year.
Race Ready:
Consistent Food Safety
In a fast-paced K-12 kitchen, consistency matters. Vulcan holding cabinets are engineered to keep food at safe, steady temperatures while accommodating a wide range of pan sizes and configurations. The result - flexible productivity, dependable performance, and food safety that stays on track from start to finish.
Race Ready:
Versatility
When the pace picks up, flexibility matters. The Baxter Mini Rotating Rack Oven lets you bake, roast, and rethermalize in one efficient unit — delivering full-throttle performance without taking up extra floor space. It’s a smart way to keep your kitchen agile and ready for the race ahead.
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