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  • Get Involved
    • Donate
      • Donate Money Now
      • Other Ways to Give
      • Create Your Own Food Drive or Fundraiser
      • Program Funders
    • Volunteer
      • Sign-up to Volunteer
      • Court Mandated Volunteers
      • Safety & Procedures
    • Corporate Sponsorships
      • Create Your Own Food Drive or Fundraiser
      • Sponsor One of Our Events
      • Retail Rescue Program
  • About
    • History & Mission
    • How the Food Bank Works
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • Green Initiatives
    • Nourish to Flourish
    • Programs
      • BackPack Program
      • The Care Necessities
      • Food as Medicine
      • Just In Time
      • Just Say Yes to Fruits & Vegetables
      • Mass Distribution
      • Mobile Pantries
      • Patroon Land Farm
      • Retail Rescue Program
      • School Pantry Program
      • Senior Food Delivery
    • Service Area
    • Board of Directors
    • Board Portal (Login Required)
  • Get In Touch
    • Careers
    • Our Team
    • Distribution Center and Farm Locations
    • Contact Form
  • News & Events
    • News
    • e-Newsletter Signup
    • Events Calendar
    • Nourish to Flourish
    • Research & Reports
  • Partner Portal
  • Find Food
    • Find Food Near Me
    • Food Distributions Schedule
    • SNAP and WIC Benefits

Community Health and Nutrition Guide

Welcome to the Regional Food Bank’s Community Health and Nutrition Guide.

Below you will find the Table of Contents.

Please click on the title to download the appropriate PDF.

If you have any questions, please contact us at nutrition@regionalfoodbank.net.

 

Table Of Contents

Cover (for printing)

Introduction and About This Guide

Understanding Dates of Food Packages

Julian Dates

Safe Use of Expired Product

Shelf Stable Products

  • Tips for Storing Shelf Stable Product
  • Shelf Life Guide – Shelf Stable Products

Refrigerated Products

  • Tips for Storing Refrigerated Product
  • Fridge and Freezer Maintenance Tips
  • Shelf Life Guide – Refrigerated Products

Freezer Product

  • Tips for Storing Frozen Product
  • Shelf Life Guide – Frozen Products

Shelf Life Guide – Meat

Evaluating Damaged Food Packaging

Food Safety Guidance for Food Pantries

Proper Sanitizing Procedure

Handwashing Guide

Glove Use Guide

Safe Internal Food Temperatures

Food Thermometer Guide

Temperature Log

Food Allergies

  • About Food Allergies
  • Food Allergy Disclaimer

Guidelines for Repacking Bread

Guidelines for Preparing Tasting Samples

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