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Douglas County

K-State Research and Extension Douglas County 
2110 Harper Street
Lawrence KS 66046

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Monday - Friday

785-843-7058

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Master Food Volunteers

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The Extension Master Food Volunteer Program provides a foundation of knowledge and skills to volunteers in the subject areas of food safety, food science, food preparation, and food preservation. In return, after completing the training, volunteers will provide 40 hours of community education and service to the public.

-Registration is Currently Closed- 

To learn more about the Extension Master Food Volunteer Program and Volunteer Activities.

Contact our Community Health and Wellness Agent Kaitlyn Peine, 785-843-7058 ext. 112.

Visit our Program Library and Useful Links for program related documents and websites.

Master Food Volunteer Program FAQs

Master Food Volunteer Hours Reporting Portal

News & Updates

Want to downsize your kitchen or find useful kitchen tools and books? 

Our Extension Master Food Volunteers are hosting another Kitchen Sale of lightly used kitchen-ware! We are accepting donations at the K-State Research and Extension Douglas County Office from March 27- April 25, 9 am - 4pm! 

The Sale will be happening on April 27, 2024 from 10am - 2 pm! Proceeds will go towards our Extension Master Food Volunteer program that supports food-safety programs, food preservation, food publication education and more throughout the community! 

Promo For Extension Master Food Volunteers' Kitchen Sale

Graduating Class of 2023! Congrats!

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Additional Resources

Where can I receive application assistance locally? Just Food Call 785-856-0044 or email clientservices@justfood.org for an appointment. Extension Master Food Volunteers at the Senior Resource Center  All are welcome, regardless of age! 4th Wednesday of the month, 1 - 3 p.m.  Call 785-842-0543 or email contact@yoursrc.org for an appointment. Ballard Center Call 785-842-0729 for an appointment or fill out the contact form on the website. https://www.ballardcenter.org/emergency-services/  |

Harvesters Website | Kansas Appleseed Website | Online SNAP Application 

Department of Children & Families - Douglas County  Receive a mailed application or pick up a paper application outside the  office (there is a drop box for completed applications). Online SNAP Application Harvesters  Check eligibility with SNAP hotline  877-653-9522 or email SNAP@harvesters.org and receive assistance over the phone. https://www.harvesters.org/get-food-assistance/snap-assistance | Kansas Appleseed  Check eligibility, start the application, or receive assistance.  https://www.kansasappleseed.org/snapsignup.html | This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
Ballard Center Website

 

Contact our Community Health & Wellness Agent, Kaitlyn Peine, 785-843-7058 ext. 112 if you have questions or would like more information.

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