Master Food Volunteer Programs

• Knowledge @ Noon
  Informative food & nutrition program, focusing on various seasonal topics with refreshments provided. $3 donation suggested. This program is from 12-1pm on the 3rd Wednesday of February, April, June, September and November at the Paola Extension office. RSVP required to 913-294-4036.
  
  
• Lunch and Learn
  Informative food & nutrition program, focusing on various seasonal topics with refreshments provided. $3 donation suggested. This program is from 12-1pm on a determined date in February, April, June, September and November at the Mound City Extension office. RSVP required to 913-795-2829.
  
  
• Assist with Extension school and library nutrition programs for all ages.
  
  

Miami County Extension was a pilot county for the state of Kansas and the nation for this innovative Extension program in 2002. There are currently 11 trained Extension Master Food Volunteers serving the Marais des Cygnes District.

2025 - Karen Nelson

2024 - Kim Handy

2023 - Kim Wernsman & Judy Welter

2017 - Gayle Plummer

2013 - Debi Doering,

2011 - Beverly Burke & Barbara Wilson

2007 - Cheryl Sigel

2006 - Jerri Hefling & Mary Ann Maisch

Master Food Volunteer Applications (pdf)

Contact Franny Eastwood, fmeastwo@ksu.edu or call 913-795-2829 with questions about what being a Master Food Volunteer entails.

Who is a Master Food Volunteer?

Volunteers go through local training, taught by County Extension professionals and existing Master Food Volunteers. They, in turn, give voluntary service for a variety of projects that utilize their training. Volunteers come from all walks of life and are all ages, male and female, new mothers and retirees, rural residents and suburbanites. Our volunteer opportunities are endless! Cooking demonstrations, teaching classes to adults and children, or writing informative articles that help improve people's lives - these are just a few of the opportunities available! Whatever your interests, there is a place for you in the Marais des Cygnes District Extension Master Food Volunteer program! If you own or work with any food-related business, you cannot promote those products as a Master Food Volunteer.

What happens after training is complete?

After training, volunteers give 8 hours of service back to the community and log 8 hours of continuing education annually, under the guidance of their district Extension Agent.

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State Extension Master Food Volunteers information

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Knowledge @ Noon Recipes