Master Food Volunteers
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.
Programs
Kitchen Sale 2025
The Douglas County Extension Master Food Volunteers are hosting a Kitchen Sale on Saturday,

April 5, 2025 at the Flory Meeting Hall on the Douglas County Fairgrounds 2110 Harper St., Lawrence. The sale is from 10:00am-2:00pm.
When providing nutrition education and food preparation classes to individuals and families, our EMFV’s and SNAP-Ed nutrition educators continually receive comments from those on a limited income that they do not have access to the kitchen equipment and supplies needed to prepare basic meals. We are coordinating this Kitchen Sale for three purposes:
- To provide an opportunity for those who are interested in downsizing their kitchen wares to donate them to a worthy and much needed cause.
- To offer kitchen items to anyone at a minimal cost SNAP-Ed class participants may receive a
stipend and first access to all kitchen sale items. - To provide some additional funds to help support educational program costs offered by the
Douglas County Extension Master Food Volunteers.
Donations of kitchen items in good condition are being accepted March 3rd to 31st at Douglas County Extension Office located at 2110 Harper Street from 9:00 am-4:00 p.m.
SNAP-Ed Food Assistance Application Help

Our Extension Master Food Volunteers offer assistance in completing SNAP Food Assistance forms to community members. They do this at select locations on the 4th Wednesday of every month and by appointment. Interested in setting up an appointment? Follow these three easy steps!
- Call Kaitlyn Peine at 785-843-7058 (ext.112)
- Schedule a Time to get help with your food assistance form
- Meet with one of our Extension Master Food Volunteers at the scheduled time for assistance.
Additional Resources
Questions?
Contact your Douglas County SNAP-Ed Nutrition Educators.