Extension\u27s Role in Developing Choice Food Pantries in Southwest Ohio

Abstract

Extension can play a key role in developing choice food pantries. Choice food pantries differ from traditional pantries in that they allow families to choose food items based on preference and need rather than have food handed to them in a box or bag. Extension programs, such as Ohio\u27s Family Nutrition Program, can help families who go to choice pantries make healthy food choices and improve resource management skills in order to foster long-term health and food security. Extension educators can also play a role in developing a point system to allow choice based on nutrition principles