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Prince William Office
8033 Ashton Ave., Suite 105
Manassas, VA 20109
703-792-4764 - send e-mail
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Cooperative Extension's Nutrition programs can help if:
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You want to learn how to plan and prepare meals.
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You want to shop smart with food stamps and food vouchers.
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You are searching for economical and nutritious food choices.
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You want to learn how to properly store and handle food.
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You prepare and serve food for community and volunteer activities.
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You want to become a certified safe food handler.
Our Nutrition Education Program provides education to help families and individuals understand how to best manage their food resources, maintain their personal health and to reduce food related risks.
Educational resources are available to assist individuals and families in identifying local food resources, answering food handling concerns and understanding dietary needs.
This service is offered to residents of Prince William County and the cities of Manassas and Manassas Park by trained volunteers and Virginia Cooperative Extension staff.
What should I expect from the Nutrition Education Program? We have trained, helpful staff and volunteers who offer a wide variety of research-based educational materials and access to community resources and services. Meet our Master Food Volunteers who have received training to conduct food demonstrations at health fairs, farmers markets and food pantries. We have an upcoming training session taking place in September and October 2010, please complete the registration form and review the attached Master Food Volunteers brochure for more information on the upcoming training and learn more about what it takes to become a Master Food Volunteer.
What is not provided? Personal cooks, housekeeping services, financial assistance such as money or food vouchers. We are not trained to give medical assistance or advice.
More Nutrition Education Information:
Virginia Cooperative Extension complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you are a person with a disability and require auxiliary aids, services, or other accommodations for a workshop, meeting, or event, please discuss your accommodation needs with Virginia Cooperative Extension at (703-792-4764/TDD PC 1-800-828-1120) at least five days prior to the event.
