Safe Food Handling for Food Donations: Basic Training
Safe Food Handling for Food Donations: Basic Training is designed for food banks, pantries, drives, and other organizations that distribute food to alleviate food insecurity.
Topics covered during the training:
- Facility Specific Areas
- Hand Hygiene
- High Risk for Foodborne Illness
- Hazards to Food Safety
- Food Allergens
- Cleaning and Sanitizing
- Date Labels and Storage
- Distribution
Participants will receive a certificate of participation for attending this 90-minute training. While there is no cost for this training, registration is required.
This webinar training requires an electronic device that will support the Zoom video communications app. A name and email are required to register with Zoom and to access a webinar link specific to you. This should be done immediately when you receive the registration confirmation.
Training Dates
- Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2025; 9 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. ET
- Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2025; 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. ET
- Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025; 1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. ET
Registration for Safe Food Handling for Food Donations: Basic Training is open.
Registration closes at 11:59 p.m. ET on December 3, 2025.
Accommodations
Michigan State University Extension programs, services events, and materials are open to all without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, religion, age, height, weight, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, marital status, family status, or veteran status. Accommodations for persons with disabilities may be requested by contacting the event contact two weeks prior to the start of the event. Requests received after this date will be honored whenever possible.
Contact Information
For more information on this training or to cancel registration, please contact Mary Donaldson at morrism4@msu.edu or 734-222-3956.
In your message, please mention the training, Safe Food Handling for Food Donations: Basic Training, and the date of the training.