The goal of the Top Shelf training program is to provide Capital Area Food Bank partner agencies
with the resources to begin and sustain emergency feeding programs. The Top Shelf series consists of seven workshops that provide a solid foundation for emergency feeding programs that are seeking to improve their operations. Organizations that participate in Top Shelf trainings and receive Top Shelf certification will have access to numerous benefits.
Organizations may send a different representative to each class and receive credit. After signing up, the final step for registration is to complete this self-assessment survey here. Class size is limited to the first 40 participants that register. All organizations that intend to achieve Top Shelf certification should complete a self-assessment survey
Test out forms for organizations who intend to test out of any classes must be submitted by one week past the final class of each round. If you are unsure if your organization will qualify to test out of a particular class, submit the paperwork for that particular class to the A3 coordinator at least one week before it is scheduled, in order to give enough time to receive feedback.
| Workshop Name | Date and Time | Location | Test Out? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Safe Food Handling | Tuesday, May 15, 1-3pm | Consumer Wellness Center 6245 Leesburg Pike, Suite 420 Falls Church, VA 22044 |
Yes |
| Program Development and Evaluation | Tuesday, May 22, 1-3pm | Woodlawn United Methodist Church 7730 Fordson Road Washington, DC 20052 |
Yes |
| Introduction to Nonprofit Finances | Wednesday, May 30, 10-12pm | Capital Area Food Bank – Lorton Office 6833 Hill Park Drive Lorton, VA 22079 |
Yes |
| Promoting Healthy Food | Tuesday, June 12, 10-12pm | Marvin Memorial United Methodist Church 33 University Blvd East Silver Spring, MD 20901 |
No |
| Volunteer Recruitment and Management | Monday, June 18, 1-3pm | Refreshing Spring Church of God – SEED 6200 Riverdale Road Riverdale, MD 20737 |
No |
| More Than Food: Wrap Around Services | Thursday, June 21, 10-12pm | Capital Area Food Bank – DC office 645 Taylor St NE Washington, DC 20017 |
Yes |
| Distribution Basics | Monday, June 25, 1-3pm | Christ Church Alexandria – Lazarus Ministry 118 N. Washington St Alexandria, VA 22314 |
No |
It is important to note, however, that each organization has different strengths, weaknesses, and goals. As such, Top Shelf accreditation merely indicates that an organization is striving to improve its operations and efficiency. Top Shelf accreditation will in no way be used to compare organizations.
Please direct all questions or comments to David Poms at aaa@capitalareafoodbank.org or 202 526 5344 x294
Top Shelf Forms and Survey