UMaine Extension’s Eat Well Program Seeking Volunteers, Ellsworth American Reports

The Ellsworth American reported the University of Maine Cooperative Extension’s Eat Well Volunteers Program in Hancock County is recruiting volunteers for its second season. Participants will be trained to teach clients of food pantries and community meal sites about nutrition, food safety and preparation, and using fresh garden produce, according to the article. The hands-on volunteer training consists of six weekly sessions starting in April at the Hancock County Extension Office. The training fee is $60, and partial scholarships and payment plans are available.