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 |
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Registration deadline |
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