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Network Partner Webinars

Network Partner Webinars and Info Sessions

Our Wednesday Webinar series offers topical information and resources that can help partners innovate in their work providing food and beyond-food resources to neighbors in need. The webinars are the third Wednesday of each month from 1PM to 2PM unless otherwise stated. Recordings will be available for past webinars.

Our Food Bank Fundamentals series are recurring presentations to provide network partners an opportunity to refresh skills and procedures in operational areas that affect their work with Connecticut Foodshare. The presentations are the first and fourth Thursday of each month from 1PM to 2PM unless otherwise stated. Recordings will be available for past presentations.

Click on the name of the training or meeting below to see more information or to view a recording of a past training.

January

This is your quarterly food bank update from President and CEO Jason Jakubowski, Chief Network and Program Officer Chris O’Rourke, and Senior Director of Network Relations Miranda Muro. We open the forum for questions from partners.

Wednesday, January 11, 1PM to 2PM

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February

OrderAhead is an online grocery shopping tool, available for free from Feeding America, for food pantries to offer to their customers. It offers privacy, choice and scheduling convenience.

Wednesday, February 15, 1PM to 2PM

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March

Do you or someone on your team need a refresher on online ordering? Join us Thursday, March 2, from 1-2 PM with Sherry Grant, Network and Program Support Manager at Connecticut Foodshare, to review the process. This presentation is targeted to the team members at your organization who place food orders.

Thursday, March 2, 1PM to 2PM

Meet Raina Brouillet, Manager of Food Safety & Compliance at Connecticut Foodshare. Raina will discuss our food safety program and will provide helpful information to partners on safe food storage and handling, as well as information about what food date codes mean and don’t mean.

Wednesday, March 15, 1PM to 2PM

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Join us to learn about different ways you can incorporate customer service at your food assistance program to create a welcoming culture. This presentation will be helpful to any paid or volunteer staff at your organization.

Thursday, March 23, 1PM to 2PM

April

Do you or someone on your team need a refresher on online ordering? Join us Thursday, March 2, from 1-2 PM with Sherry Grant, Network and Program Support Manager at Connecticut Foodshare, to review the process. This presentation is targeted to the team members at your organization who place food orders.

Thursday, April 6, 1PM to 2PM

Hear from experts on resources available for your neighbors to help understand their rights and provide resources to help retain or secure safe, adequate housing.

Wednesday, April 19, 1PM to 2PM

Join us to learn about different ways you can incorporate customer service at your food assistance program to create a welcoming culture. This presentation will be helpful to any paid or volunteer staff at your organization.

Thursday, April 27, 1PM to 2PM

May

Do you or someone on your team need a refresher on online ordering? Join us Thursday, March 2, from 1-2 PM with Sherry Grant, Network and Program Support Manager at Connecticut Foodshare, to review the process. This presentation is targeted to the team members at your organization who place food orders.

Thursday, May 4, 1PM to 2PM

This is your quarterly food bank update from President and CEO Jason Jakubowski, Chief Network and Program Officer Chris O’Rourke, and Senior Director of Network Relations Miranda Muro. We open the forum for questions from partners.

Thursday, May 11, 1PM to 2:30PM

Join us to learn about different ways you can incorporate customer service at your food assistance program to create a welcoming culture. This presentation will be helpful to any paid or volunteer staff at your organization.

Thursday, May 25, 1PM to 2PM

June

Do you or someone on your team need a refresher on online ordering? Join us Thursday, March 2, from 1-2 PM with Sherry Grant, Network and Program Support Manager at Connecticut Foodshare, to review the process. This presentation is targeted to the team members at your organization who place food orders.

Thursday, June 1, 1PM to 2PM

Join us to learn about different ways you can incorporate customer service at your food assistance program to create a welcoming culture. This presentation will be helpful to any paid or volunteer staff at your organization.

Thursday, June 22, 1PM to 2PM

July

Do you or someone on your team need a refresher on online ordering? Join us Thursday, March 2, from 1-2 PM with Sherry Grant, Network and Program Support Manager at Connecticut Foodshare, to review the process. This presentation is targeted to the team members at your organization who place food orders.

Thursday, July 6, 1PM to 2PM

Join us to learn about different ways you can incorporate customer service at your food assistance program to create a welcoming culture. This presentation will be helpful to any paid or volunteer staff at your organization.

Thursday, July 27, 1PM to 2PM

August

Do you or someone on your team need a refresher on online ordering? Join us Thursday, March 2, from 1-2 PM with Sherry Grant, Network and Program Support Manager at Connecticut Foodshare, to review the process. This presentation is targeted to the team members at your organization who place food orders.

Thursday, August 3, 1PM to 2PM

Join us to learn about different ways you can incorporate customer service at your food assistance program to create a welcoming culture. This presentation will be helpful to any paid or volunteer staff at your organization.

Thursday, August 24, 1PM to 2PM

September

Do you or someone on your team need a refresher on online ordering? Join us Thursday, March 2, from 1-2 PM with Sherry Grant, Network and Program Support Manager at Connecticut Foodshare, to review the process. This presentation is targeted to the team members at your organization who place food orders.

Thursday, September 7, 1PM to 2PM

Join us to learn about different ways you can incorporate customer service at your food assistance program to create a welcoming culture. This presentation will be helpful to any paid or volunteer staff at your organization.

Thursday, September 28, 1PM to 2PM

October

Do you or someone on your team need a refresher on online ordering? Join us Thursday, March 2, from 1-2 PM with Sherry Grant, Network and Program Support Manager at Connecticut Foodshare, to review the process. This presentation is targeted to the team members at your organization who place food orders.

Thursday, October 5, 1PM to 2PM

Join us to learn about different ways you can incorporate customer service at your food assistance program to create a welcoming culture. This presentation will be helpful to any paid or volunteer staff at your organization.

Thursday, October 26, 1PM to 2PM

November

Do you or someone on your team need a refresher on online ordering? Join us Thursday, March 2, from 1-2 PM with Sherry Grant, Network and Program Support Manager at Connecticut Foodshare, to review the process. This presentation is targeted to the team members at your organization who place food orders.

Thursday, November 2, 1PM to 2PM

December

Do you or someone on your team need a refresher on online ordering? Join us Thursday, March 2, from 1-2 PM with Sherry Grant, Network and Program Support Manager at Connecticut Foodshare, to review the process. This presentation is targeted to the team members at your organization who place food orders.

Thursday, December 7, 1PM to 2PM

Join us to learn about different ways you can incorporate customer service at your food assistance program to create a welcoming culture. This presentation will be helpful to any paid or volunteer staff at your organization.

Thursday, December 28, 1PM to 2PM