When a new feeding program wishes to participate or if an existing feeding program has new volunteers or staff, training is provided by Mountaineer Food Bank.  This training teaches newcomers the procedures for acquiring a list of inventory, placing an order and receiving an order.  The training helps them to better understand how the Food Bank operates and how they can use the Food Bank to serve the needy in their local communities.  It also gives them an opportunity to tour the Food Bank facility and meet the staff. A representative from West Virginia University Extension Office presents a basic educational course in safe food handling at our training sessions.