Whether you’re cooking your first meals in a college dorm or meal-prepping for the week ahead, understanding the basics of food safety can help you avoid foodborne illnesses and keep your kitchen a safe and healthy place.

For the first time in many years, six of the area's larger-capacity pantries gathered to discuss assets and gaps across the food security landscape of Shawnee County. Pantries county-wide work tirelessly to feed those needing food assistance.