LISBON FALLS – To help organizations provide safe food, the University of Maine Cooperative Extension is offering a workshop, “Cooking for Crowds: A Volunteer’s Food Safety Training.”

Participants in the five-hour workshop will learn up-to-date methods for safely handling and preparing food for large groups. The workshop is appropriate for nonprofit food providers such as churches, fraternal organizations and civic groups.

The cost is $10 a person. Participants will receive a “Cooking for Crowds” food safety manual, instant read thermometers, posters and certificate of attendance.

The workshop will be presented by Kathy Savoie, Extension educator, using a variety of lectures, discussions and activities on food safety topics.

“Cooking for Crowds” will be offered at the following locations from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.:

Monday, Oct. 20, UMaine Extension Androscoggin/Sagadahoc County office, 24 Main St., Lisbon Falls. Register before Monday, Oct. 13.

Wednesday, Oct. 22, Woodfords Congregational Church, 202 Woodford St., Portland. Register before Wednesday, Oct. 15.

Friday, Oct. 24, American Legion Post 35, 413 Broadway, South Portland. Register before Friday, Oct. 17.

Tuesday, Oct. 28, St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 42 Sweden Road., Bridgton. Register before Tuesday, Oct. 21.

To register over the phone, call 780-4205 or 1-800-287-1471 or mail registration to: Attn: Lois Elwell, University of Maine Cooperative Extension, Cumberland County, PO Box 9300 Portland, ME 04104-9300. Persons with a disability who will need accommodations should call Savoie at 1-800-287-1471 10 days prior to the event.