Food Resource Navigator Training
City of Minneapolis Health Department
The Minneapolis Health Department (MHD) is offering a series of trainings for healthcare staff to help patients find affordable healthy foods and improve their health through good nutrition.
Who can participate?
Clinic staff working directly with low-income patients:
Community Health Workers
Nurses, physicians, and medical assistants
Patient care coordinators
Social service staff
Cost
FREE
Why Participate?
By participating in the trainings, your organization will:
Be recognized by MHD as a Certified Food Resource Navigator.
Platinum Level: attend 7-8 training sessions.
Gold Level: attend 5-6 training sessions.
Silver Level: attend 4 training sessions.
Get a FREE Marketing Toolkit to promote food resources in your clinic:
Cheat sheet for food navigators to help guiding conversation with patients.
A pop-up banner and stand.
Interactive educational materials for patients.
Sample social media content.
Get Technical Assistance from MHD staff to establish a food insecurity screening and referral process for patients.
UPCOMING EVENTS
UPCOMING EVENTS
Each session is limited to 30 participants. Click the register button to RSVP and hold your space. Want to RSVP for more than one session at a time? Just email Devin at devin.lavey@minneapolismn.gov!
August 1st
This training covered food assistance programs such as SNAP and WIC and fruit and vegetable voucher programs. The session wrapped up with a tour of the Four Sisters Farmers Market.
Session #1 - Core
September 12th
Minneapolis Health Department staff and a guest speaker presented about how to assist with SNAP and CSFP/NAPS applications, as well as detailed information about where and how to utilize Market Bucks and the Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program. Participants will leave this training with a deeper understanding of these programs, the application process, and skills to assist patients in accessing these benefits.
Session #2 - SNAP and CSFP/NAPS Deep Dive
November 14th
Session #4 - Removing Barriers to Participating in Food Assistance and Voucher Programs
Join Minneapolis Health Department staff to learn more about local food access programs including food shelves, Produce Rx, the Twin Cities Mobile Market, Fare for All, and home produce delivery options. Participants will leave this training with an understanding of these local programs and points of contact from various organizations.
February 13th
In-Person - Hosmer Library, 247 E 36th St., Minneapolis, MN 55408 in room L02
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Session #5 - Food Shelves, Food Resources, and 2025 Voucher Program Updates
Join Minneapolis Health Department staff to learn about any annual changes to food access programs including income guidelines and practice motivational interviewing skills. Participants will leave this training with updated information on programs and sharper interviewing skills.
March 20th
Virtual via Teams
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Session #3 - WIC and Farmers Market Nutrition Program Deep Dive, Navigating Food Resources During the Winter
Join Minneapolis Health Department and Hennepin County WIC staff to learn more about WIC and the Farmers Market Nutrition Program. Participants will leave this training with a deeper understanding of these programs and information on assisting with food access during winter months.
Session #6 - Institutionalizing Food Resource Navigator Program In Your Clinic and FRN Graduation
Join Minneapolis Health Department staff to learn about codifying a Food Resource Navigator program at your clinic, receive a quick refresher on food access programs, and celebrate the completion of the Food Resource Navigator training series.
May 15th
In-Person - Location TBD
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Resources
Marketing Kit
Food Navigation FAQ
Questions?
Devin Lavey
Public Health Specialist
Devin.Lavey@minneapolismn.gov