Training for Food Rescue Operations:

Food rescue operations are an important factor in the fight to eliminate hunger in our communities. Successful food donation programs ensure that all those involved are educated about critical topics such as food safety and the safe transport of food donations. To learn more, check out HSN's free training materials and our recommendations for other available training, below:

Training for Food Safety Transporters:

Training for Food Safety Tranporters:

Make sure that everyone transporting food donations does so in in a way that keeps the food safe. Select icon to register for Transport Training, quick reference guide, and quiz.

HSN's trade-marked training graphic of blue cooler on red wheels

Transport & Receiving Video:

View the pick-up and receiving process for refrigerated food from start to finish. Select icon to register to view Transport & Receiving video.

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Lessons Learned Video -- July 2016

The July 2016 FoodShare Program Update includes observations from Agencies on-site visits involving confusion with use of refrigeration logs and a number of areas related to time and temp controls.

HSN's Lessons Learned Video
Agency Assessment Template & Training

Select icon to access the Agency Assessment Template, Assessment training videos, and other training materials for Agencies and others on how to prepare an Agency Assessment to determine that good food safety practices are in place.

Tips and Training for Operating Food Thermometers

Select icon to access Tips for Purchasing and Operating Food Thermometer. Includes review of thermometers, impact of time and temp on food not kept in refrigeration, and steps to take to resolve issues with receiving temps.

Training Updates and News

Select icon to access Training Updates and News. Includes additional training material, video newsletters and lessons learned from ongoing site visits and feed back from food rescue programs.

Basic Food Safety Training Video & PDF

Basic food safety training for workers who may be involved with transporting food or working in food pantry but are not directly involved with food preparation.

Basic Food Safety Training Slides available in PDF through download and can be used in conjunction with video.

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