Master Food Volunteers
The Extension Master Food Volunteer Program gives volunteers the opportunity to use their interest in food, nutrition, and community service to make a difference in their community.
As a Master Food Volunteer, you may:
- Assist community members with SNAP applications and food-resource information
- Help organize and run the annual kitchen sale, with proceeds donated to support community partners
- Learn about safe food-handling and food preparation practices and share that information with others
- Educate the public about nutrition
- Teach or help with cooking classes
- Assist with educational displays and demonstrations at the farmer's market
- Make new and interesting friends who share your passion for nutrition and community service.
Volunteers receive education in food safety, food preparation, nutrition, and food preservation to help prepare them for these community service opportunities. After completing the initial training, volunteers provide 20 hours of volunteer hours within one year.
SNAP Application Assistance
Our Extension Master Food Volunteers have the opportunity to offer assistance in completing SNAP Food Assistance forms to community members. Extension Master Food Volunteers do this at select locations on the 4th Wednesday of every month (these times and locations are posted the first of the month on our Facebook and Instagram) 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.
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).
Kansas Appleseed
Check eligibility or start the application.
Harvesters
Check eligibility with SNAP hotline
877-653-9522 or email
Just Food
Call 785-856-0044 or email clientservices@justfood.org for an appointment.
Lawrence Public Library
Stop by the library on Tuesday and Saturday afternoons 1 - 5 p.m. or email infointern@lplks.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.
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