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Family and Consumer Sciences

Ohio State University Extension

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Serving Up Change

Aligning Food Services with Community Values: A 2-Hour Interactive Workshop

About the Workshop
Join us for a dynamic, 2-hour facilitated session designed to help food pantry staff and volunteers better align food offerings with the values and preferences of the communities they serve.

September 26, 2025 October 7, 2025 November 5, 2025
1-3 p.m. 1-3 p.m. 9-11 a.m.
MidTown Market
4415 Euclid Ave.
Cleveland, OH 44103
Family of Faith
United Methodist Church
800 E. Market St.
Akron OH 44305
Ravenna Center of Hope
1081 W. Main St.
Ravenna OH 44266

Registration deadline
September 19, 2025

Registration deadline
October 1, 2025
Registration deadline
October 31, 2025

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


Why Participate?

  • Strengthen your professional skills
  • Enhance the quality and cultural relevance of your food services
  • Build deeper, trust-based relationships with clients
  • Develop policies that reflect and respect community values

What You’ll Gain

  • Insight into core food values such as nutrition, cultural relevance, sustainability, and client choice
  • Tools to collaborate with your team in identifying and prioritizing institutional food values
  • Strategies for engaging with clients to understand their food preferences
  • A framework for setting actionable goals and creating inclusive food policies

Who Should Attend?
This workshop is ideal for staff and volunteers from:

  • Food pantries
  • Food councils
  • Colleges and universities

Make a Lasting Impact
Your participation supports the creation of food systems that are respectful, inclusive, and responsive to the needs of your community.

Questions or Ready to Register?
Contact: Dan Remley at remley.4@osu.edu
Register at go.osu.edu/foodpantry-workshop