Write-Right Nutrition Program Workshop Registration

The Write-Right Nutrition Program (WRNP) is DFOWW Incorporated’s nutrition literacy education program. Our workshops help individuals and families learn practical skills they can use at home. We believe education can help people make informed choices about food, health, housing and daily living. Our workshops may include:

Nutrition and Healthy Living

– Healthy eating

– Meal planning

– Grocery budgeting

– Reading and comparing nutrition labels

– Food safety

– Gardening and growing food

– Water and hydration

– Sleep and healthy living

– Physical activity and exercise

– Calories and energy balance

– Vitamins, minerals and cholesterol

– Making informed food choices

Healthy Housing & Housing Literacy

DFOWW Incorporated may also offer a Healthy Housing & Housing Literacy Workshop as part of the Write-Right Nutrition Program. Housing can affect a person’s health, safety and daily life. This workshop gives participants simple information about housing and where to look for help. Topics may include:

– Safe and healthy housing

– Housing stability

– Understanding basic lease information

– Basic tenant responsibilities

– Basic landlord responsibilities

– Keeping important housing records

– Preparing for housing inspections

– Disability-related reasonable accommodations

– Basic information about housing discrimination

– How to ask questions about housing problems

– Finding housing assistance and community resources

– Finding organizations that may provide housing or legal help

The goal is to help participants understand important housing information and learn where they may be able to find additional help.

Important Housing Workshop Notice

The Healthy Housing & Housing Literacy Workshop is an educational workshop. DFOWW Incorporated does not provide legal representation or legal advice through this workshop. The information provided is general educational information. It may not apply to every person’s situation. If you have a specific housing problem or legal issue, you may need help from a qualified housing counselor, fair housing organization, legal aid organization or attorney. When resources are available, DFOWW Incorporated may provide information about organizations that may be able to help. Taking this workshop does not create an attorney-client relationship between you and DFOWW Incorporated.

Family Learning

Our workshops are designed for individuals and families. Children under 17 may participate with a registered adult at no additional Program Participation Fee. Parents and caregivers are encouraged to participate with their children when appropriate. Our goal is to make each workshop educational, practical and useful.

An Important Distinction

The Write-Right Nutrition Program is not a food pantry or emergency food pantry. Our main focus is education. We help participants learn about nutrition, healthy living, food choices and other practical skills. When donated food is available, DFOWW Incorporated may provide supplemental food as part of certain program activities.

Food is not guaranteed.

The type and amount of food may vary based on what is donated and available.

Supplemental food is subject to:

– Available donations

– Donor restrictions

– Food-safety requirements

– DFOWW Incorporated policies

– Available volunteers

– Program capacity

The Program Participation Fee is not payment for donated food.

The food is supplemental. The education is the investment.

Request Enrollment in a Workshop

To request enrollment in an upcoming in-person Write-Right Nutrition Program workshop, please complete the online registration process. You may also be required to submit the applicable Program Participation Fee. Please read the workshop information, participation requirements and fee information before registering. Submitting a registration form and payment does not automatically guarantee a workshop seat. Enrollment depends on program requirements, eligibility when applicable, required verification and available space.

Program Participation Fees

DFOWW Incorporated is an all-volunteer 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Our programs have costs. Program Participation Fees help us pay for the costs of operating our educational programs. These costs may include:

– Educational materials

– Workshop supplies

– Facility expenses

– Meals served during workshops

– Insurance

– Program administration

– Program coordination

– Outreach

– Volunteer coordination

– Transportation

– Refrigeration and freezer space

– Food-safe storage

– Food-recovery supplies

– Other program expenses

A Program Participation Fee is a fee for participating in DFOWW Incorporated’s program. It is not payment for donated food.

Low-Income Program Participation Rate

We offer a reduced rate for eligible low-income participants who receive SNAP or TANF benefits. SNAP or TANF verification is required. Eligible participants may choose one of the following rates:

$25 per adult, per workshop

OR

$40 per household, per workshop

The $40 household rate is for an eligible low-income family with children. Children under 17 may participate with a registered adult at no additional Program Participation Fee. The $25 adult rate and $40 household rate are alternative rates. They are not added together. Eligibility for the reduced rate must be verified before enrollment is approved.

Standard Community Program Participation Rate

Participants who do not qualify for the reduced rate may use the standard rate:

$75 per adult, per workshop

Children under 17 may participate with a registered adult at no additional Program Participation Fee.

What Does the Program Participation Fee Pay For?

The Program Participation Fee helps support the operation of DFOWW Incorporated’s educational programs. Depending on the workshop, the fee may help pay for:

– Educational materials

– Workshop supplies

– Educational activities

– Facility costs

– Meals served during workshops

– Insurance

– Administration

– Outreach

– Volunteer coordination

– Transportation

– Food-recovery activities

– Refrigeration and freezer space

– Food-safe storage and supplies

– Other operating costs

The fee does not buy donated food.

Is Food Guaranteed? No. Supplemental food is not guaranteed with workshop participation. Food depends on donations and available resources.

DFOWW Incorporated cannot guarantee:

– A specific food item

– A specific brand

– A specific amount of food

– A specific dollar value of food

When food is available, it is intended to supplement the education provided through the Write-Right Nutrition Program.

Why Combine Education With Food?

Food can help meet an immediate need. Education can help people build skills they can continue using. Our workshops may help participants learn:

– How to plan meals

– How to compare food prices

– How to make a grocery budget

– How to read food labels

– How to handle food safely

– How to make healthier food choices

– How housing conditions can affect health and safety

– Where to find community resources

A food distribution can help today. Knowledge and practical skills can continue helping your household tomorrow.

What If I Cannot Afford the Program Participation Fee?

DFOWW Incorporated is an all-volunteer nonprofit organization. We do not have guaranteed funding to pay or reduce individual Program Participation Fees. The reduced Low-Income Program Participation Rate is available to eligible participants who meet the SNAP or TANF verification requirements.

If you need help paying the fee, you may look for assistance from community organizations, charitable programs, sponsors or other resources. DFOWW Incorporated cannot guarantee that outside financial assistance will be available.

How to Request Enrollment

Step 1: Review the Workshop Information

Please read the workshop description and participation requirements before registering. Review the Program Participation Fee information and any eligibility requirements.

Step 2: Submit the Applicable Program Participation Fee

Program Participation Fees may be submitted through:

PayPal: Use the payment option provided on this website.

Zelle: info@dfoww.org

When submitting payment, please include:

– Adult participant’s full name

– Telephone number

– Email address

– Number of children attending, if applicable

Step 3: Complete the Registration Form

After submitting the applicable Program Participation Fee, complete the online registration form. Please provide accurate information. If you are requesting the Low-Income Program Participation Rate, DFOWW Incorporated may need to verify your SNAP or TANF eligibility.

Step 4: Enrollment Review

Submitting payment and a registration form is a request for enrollment. It does not automatically guarantee a workshop seat.

DFOWW Incorporated will review the registration request.

Enrollment may depend on:

– Required eligibility verification

– Required documents

– Program rules

– Available workshop space

– Available program resources

We will provide additional information about your enrollment request after it has been reviewed. The food is supplemental. The education is the investment.

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Select Your Workshop
Please select the workshop you would like to attend.
Children Attending
Will a child under 17 attend with you?(required)
For privacy, please do not provide the child's full name unless DFOWW Incorporated specifically requests it. Children under 17 may participate with a registered adult at no additional Program Participation Fee.

Housing Workshop Questions

These questions are only for participants who select the Healthy Housing & Housing Literacy Workshop.

What would you like to learn about? Select all that apply:
Do you currently have a housing question you would like to learn more about?

Please do not include private medical information, Social Security numbers, bank account information, passwords or other sensitive personal information in this registration form.

Low-Income Program Participation Rate

Are you requesting the reduced Low-Income Program Participation Rate?(required)

If you select Yes, DFOWW Incorporated may request proof that you currently receive SNAP or TANF benefits.

The reduced rate is:

$25 per adult, per workshop

OR

$40 per eligible household with children, per workshop

The $25 adult rate and $40 household rate are alternative rates. They are not added together.

Children under 17 may participate with a registered adult at no additional Program Participation Fee.

How did you hear about our workshops? Select one:

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Is the Write-Right Nutrition Program a food pantry? No.

The Write-Right Nutrition Program is an education program. We teach practical skills about nutrition, food, healthy living and other topics offered through our workshops. When donated food is available, it may be provided as supplemental food during certain program activities. Food is not guaranteed. If you need emergency groceries, you should contact a food pantry or emergency food program in your area.

Why does DFOWW charge a Program Participation Fee?

DFOWW Incorporated is a nonprofit organization, but nonprofit programs still have expenses. Program Participation Fees help support the costs of providing educational programs. These costs may include:

– Educational materials

– Workshop supplies

– Facilities

– Meals

– Insurance

– Transportation

– Administration

– Volunteer coordination

– Food-recovery activities

– Food-safe storage

– Refrigeration and freezer space

– Other program costs

The Program Participation Fee is for program participation. It is not payment for donated food. Is food guaranteed? No.

Food depends on donations and available resources. DFOWW Incorporated cannot guarantee a certain food item, brand, amount or dollar value. The food is supplemental. The education is the investment.

Can my children participate? Yes.

Children under 17 may participate with a registered adult at no additional Program Participation Fee.

What if I cannot afford the Program Participation Fee?

DFOWW Incorporated does not have guaranteed funding to pay individual Program Participation Fees. Eligible participants may request the reduced Low-Income Program Participation Rate by providing the required SNAP or TANF verification. You may also look for assistance from other community organizations, charitable programs or sponsors. DFOWW Incorporated cannot guarantee that outside assistance will be available.

Does paying the Program Participation Fee guarantee a workshop seat? No.

Payment and registration are a request to participate. A workshop seat is not guaranteed until DFOWW Incorporated completes the enrollment process. Enrollment may depend on eligibility, required information, program rules and available space.

Why may enrollment take time?

Some registrations require eligibility verification or review of information. We may also need to confirm available workshop space. We will contact you about your enrollment request.

Supplemental Food Assistance Outside the Workshop

DFOWW Incorporated understands that some people may need supplemental food assistance but may not be ready to participate in a workshop. When resources and program capacity allow, DFOWW Incorporated may offer a separate Community Assistance Pathway. This is separate from the Write-Right Nutrition Program workshop. Participation may depend on:

– Available donated food

– Donor restrictions

– Food-safety requirements

– DFOWW Incorporated policies

– Available volunteers

– Distribution capacity

– Other program requirements

If DFOWW establishes a $20 Program Participation Fee per household for a Community Assistance Pathway distribution, the fee supports the costs of operating the charitable program. The $20 fee is not a purchase price for food. It does not guarantee a specific amount, type, brand or value of donated food.

Why Are There Costs Even When Food Is Donated?

DFOWW Incorporated may receive donated food without charge. However, safely recovering and distributing food still costs money. Costs may include:

– Fuel

– Transportation

– Vehicle expenses

– Refrigeration

– Freezer space

– Food-safe storage

– Equipment

– Insurance

– Food-safety supplies

– Distribution supplies

– Volunteer coordination

– Administration

– Community outreach

DFOWW Incorporated does not have guaranteed government funding to cover all of these costs. Program Participation Fees, donations, sponsorships, grants, volunteer service and community partnerships help support our charitable programs.

Can I Pay the $20 Fee and Receive Food Instead of Attending a Workshop? No.

The Community Assistance Pathway and Write-Right Nutrition Program workshops are separate programs. The $20 fee, when used, is a Program Participation Fee. It is not payment for food. Participation and any food assistance depend on available food, program rules, donor restrictions, food-safety requirements and available resources.

Why Should I Take a Workshop?

A food distribution may help with an immediate need. A workshop can help you build skills that you can continue using. Depending on the workshop, you may learn:

– Nutrition skills

– Grocery budgeting

– Meal planning

– Food-label reading

– Food safety

– Gardening

– Healthy living

– Housing information

– How to keep important records

– Where to find community resources

The goal is to give you information and skills that can continue helping you and your household.

Important Program Notice

All workshops, meals and supplemental food assistance depend on available program resources. This may include available funding, donations, volunteers, facilities, equipment and program capacity. DFOWW Incorporated may have reasonable rules for registration and participation. Taking a workshop does not guarantee future food assistance. It also does not guarantee a particular food item, amount of food or value of donated goods.

Housing Workshop Notice

The Healthy Housing & Housing Literacy Workshop provides general educational information. DFOWW Incorporated does not provide legal representation or legal advice. Housing laws and rules can vary depending on a person’s situation and location. If you have a specific housing dispute or legal problem, you should seek help from a qualified housing counselor, fair housing organization, legal aid organization or attorney.

When resources are available, DFOWW Incorporated may provide information about organizations that may be able to help. Participation in the workshop does not create an attorney-client relationship.

Media & Photography

DFOWW Incorporated may take photographs or videos during workshops, community events, food distributions, volunteer activities and other charitable activities. We may use these photographs or recordings for legitimate charitable and organizational purposes. Examples include:

– Educational communications

– Community outreach

– DFOWW Incorporated’s website

– Social media

– Newsletters

– Email communications

– Grant applications and grant reports

– Fundraising

– Donor communications

– Community-partner communications

– Annual reports

– Promotional and informational materials

A Media Release & Photography Policy may apply to participation in DFOWW Incorporated workshops, programs and community events. Participants will be told when a separate Media Release form is required. Participants must review and complete any required Media Release form before participating in an activity that requires it.

For anyone under 18, a parent or legal guardian must complete any required authorization. Submitting this registration form does not replace a separate Media Release form when one is required. If you do not agree to the Media Release & Photography Policy for an activity where media consent is required, please do not submit a registration request for that activity.

Ready to Learn With Us?

The Write-Right Nutrition Program is designed for individuals and families who want practical information they can use in everyday life. You may be a parent, caregiver, senior, working adult or community member. Our workshops provide opportunities to learn, ask questions, build skills and connect with community resources. We invite you to request enrollment in an upcoming workshop. The food is supplemental. The education is the investment.