Clayton health board to hold training of food safety, handling

Faith-Based/Nonprofit Organization Food Service Protection Program will host its December session on Monday from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the Azalea room of the Clayton County Board of Health, 1117 Battle Creek Road in Jonesboro. The session is free and will include training on how to properly handle, serve and distribute food to the public. The program is aimed at faith-based and community groups and 501(c)(3) nonprofits with staff who serve or handle food regularly. Registration is limited to 50 people. Details: call Shantel Ward at (678) 610-7469 or via email at shantelward@dhr.state.ga.us.

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