Pantry Food Safety

How to Start  

1. Pantry Food Safety Video Introduction(opens in new window) (ABOVE)
2. Pantry Food Safety Resource Guide (PDF)
3. Standard Pantry Equipment Recommendations (PDF)

Resources for Implementing a Pantry Food Safety Plan 

1. Pantry Food Safety Basics Training (PPT)
2. Food Safety Quiz and Answers (DOC)
3. Daily Food Pantry Audit Checklist (DOC)
4. Tracking Staff Review of Pantry Food Safety Materials (PDF)

Resources to Print and Support Implementation 

1. Student Temperature Chart (PDF)
2. Home Garden Produce Sign (PDF)
3. Germs Aren’t Cute Poster (PDF)
4. Four Requirements Food Safety Flyer (PDF)
5. Hand Washing Resources (PDF)
6. Cleaning & Sanitation Requirements (PDF)
7. Hand Washing & Personal Hygiene Requirements (PDF)
8. Storage Requirements (PDF)
9. Safe Produce Washing Guidelines (PDF)

Information in these CSU BN TRC materials were compiled from reputable sources, such as USDA, FDA, and the Food Safety Modernization Act final rules. The information is provided for educational purposes only and should not be considered legal advice. Therefore, no responsibility is assumed or implied by California State University, CSU Chico Research Foundation or CSU, Chico.

For technical assistance or if you have questions about how to implement this Basic Needs strategy on your campus, contact the Center for Healthy Communities at (530) 898-5343 or chc@csuchico.edu