All Tier 2 partner agencies are required to update their food safety training by May 1st 2015.
*Please note the online ServSafe Food Handler course does not fulfill this requirement.
Options for food pantry partners:
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Option 1: Complete a ServSafe Food Handler Guide
for Food Banking training through Good Shepherd Food Bank. The certificate is
valid for 2 years and the training is FREE!
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Option 2: Complete a ServSafe Manager’s Training
– this is an all-day training with a national exam. The certificate is valid
for 5 years.
Options for meal site, youth program and shelter partners:
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Option 1: Two volunteers need to complete a
Cooking for Crowds training through the UMaine Cooperative Extension. GSFB is
hosting multiple sessions – contact your local Agency Services Field Representative
for more information. Registration is required. Certificate is valid for 2
years.
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Option 2: Complete a ServSafe Manager’s Training
– this is an all-day training with a national exam. The certificate is valid
for 5 years.
Any Tier 2 agency without up-to-date food safety training by May 1st will be suspended from partnership, and you will need to seek your own training and show proof of completion to be reinstated. Please contact your local Agency Services Field Representative if you have any questions. Thank you!