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Food pantry training program aimed at strengthening food supply for needy

A pilot education program for food pantries and other emergency food providers will hold a series of training classes from 5 to 8 p.m. July 21, July 28, Aug. 4 and Aug. 11. 

The Appalachian Food Pantry School four-week training program will cover everything from public relations to financial planning to volunteer management, with course topics including fundraising, food safety regulations, marketing and grant writing. 

It is put on by the Western North Carolina Food Policy Council  and co-sponsored by MANNA Food Bank and the MountainWise Public Health Partnership, with financial support from the Community Foundation of Western North Carolina. The WNC Food Policy Council coordinates efforts to build a stronger food system, encourage agricultural development, and reduce food insecurity in the seven western counties. 

A kickoff event at 6 p.m. Friday, July 17, will feature a catered reception, live music and a panel of pantries whose boards of directors have demonstrated exceptional engagement and action.

$45 registration includes course materials and dinner during class. Participants can send different members of their organization to different courses dependent on their needs. 

The location of the courses and kick-off are to be announced.

www.wncfpc.org.

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