| Firewall Development |
TP-3350.3450-200 |
Programs that help nonprofit organizations, small businesses and other groups evaluate their options and select a firewall solution that suits their needs. A firewall is a system implemented in hardware, software or both that prevents unauthorized access to or from a private network by examining messages and rejecting those that do not meet specified criteria. Options include packet filters which examine each packet of information entering or leaving the network, application gateways that guard specific applications, circuit level gateways which are activated when specific types of connections are made, and proxy servers which intercept all messages entering and leaving the network. |
0 |
| Firewood Stockpiling |
PH-3300.2750-200 |
Programs that offer the services of individuals, usually volunteers, who gather, cut, split, haul and/or stack firewood for people who need assistance. |
0 |
| Fireworks Complaints |
DD-1500.3650 |
Programs that accept and, where possible, attempt to resolve complaints regarding the sale, use, safety, quality or other problems with fireworks. |
0 |
| Fireworks Displays |
PL-7700.2400 |
Programs that sponsor special events on Independence Day or other occasions which feature pyrotechnic displays that are created using devices containing combustible chemicals which produce spectacular colored sparks, flares, loud bangs and smoke when ignited. |
0 |
| Fireworks Permits |
DF-7000.2170 |
Programs that issue permits which provide written authorization for individuals or groups to sell, purchase and/or set off fireworks. |
16 |
| Fireworks Regulation |
JR-1900.2200 |
Programs that are responsible for handling complaints regarding violations of local ordinances which govern the purchase, storage and/or use of fireworks. |
0 |
| Fireworks Safety Education |
JR-8200.2150 |
Programs that are designed to increase public awareness of the measures people can take to reduce the risk of accidents and serious injuries when setting off fireworks. Topics may include laws relating to the purchase and use of fireworks (which may vary from community to community), the types of fireworks that are legal/illegal for consumer use, the types of injuries most frequently associated with both legal and illegal fireworks and safe handling tips. |
0 |
| First Aid Instruction |
LH-2700.2000 |
Programs that instruct the public in the basic lifesaving techniques involved in the administration of emergency assistance to individuals who have been injured or otherwise disabled prior to the arrival of trained medical personnel. |
8 |
| First Aid Kits |
LH-5000.2000 |
Programs that pay for or provide emergency medical kits which include band-aids, gauze, adhesive tape, scissors, tweezers, alcohol swabs, tongue blades, cold packs, CPR masks, sterile eye pads, sterile eye wash solution, syrup of ipecac, hand towels, blankets, disposable gloves and other items that equip people to provide emergency assistance in case of an accident in which someone is injured or otherwise disabled. |
0 |
| First Aid Stations |
LN-2000 |
Programs that establish temporary facilities at public events where attendees and participants can receive emergency first aid treatment in case of illness or injury. |
0 |
| First Aid for Pets Training |
PD-6250.2000 |
Programs that provide training for pet owners that focuses on cardiopulmonary resuscitation techniques and other emergency procedures that have been adapted for use with animals and can save a pet's life prior to the availability of professional treatment. |
0 |
| First Aid/CPR Volunteer Opportunities |
PX-1900.2200-250 |
Organizations that are actively seeking individuals with the requisite skills and experience who are willing, on a voluntary basis without remuneration, to provide first aid including cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) assistance or assistance using an automated external defibrillator (AED) following a disaster or other emergency. Volunteers in this position must be able to recognize and respond to emergencies such as shock, cardiac and breathing emergencies in adults, children and infants; heat and cold emergencies; sudden illnesses and poisonings. They treat injuries such as cuts, scrapes, muscle, bone and joint injuries and provide care for victims of sudden cardiac arrest using an AED. |
0 |
| First Offender DUI Programs |
RX-1750.2000 |
Programs, usually of three to four month's duration, that are designed for individuals who have been convicted for the first time of driving under the influence of alcohol or other drugs including prescription drugs which offer lectures, films and educational materials concerning the impact of alcohol and/or other drugs on a person's driving skills and addiction as a disease. The program may also offer counseling sessions or 12-step mutual support groups, and screening and referral for participants who are interested in treatment for an alcohol and/or other drug use disorder Some first offender DUI programs also include families. |
0 |
| First Responder Trauma Counseling |
RP-1400.8000-200 |
Programs that provide emotional support, information and guidance for firefighters, disaster workers, police officers, paramedics, EMTs and others who arrive early at the scene of a tragedy, medical emergency or crisis to provide what help they can as well as in some cases, assistance for their families. First responders who are repeatedly exposed to these conditions may become emotionally troubled by their experiences and develop bouts of anger, pain and sadness as well as insomnia. Others may develop serious reactions to the stress including moderate to severe depression, signs of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) or other anxiety disorders, or be at high risk of developing a substance use disorder or resorting to suicide. Some programs may also provide trauma counseling for 911 operators, correctional workers and border services officers, or others whose line of work makes them vulnerable to emotional trauma. |
0 |
| First Time Buyer Home Loans |
BH-3500.3400-250 |
Programs that provide low interest down payment/closing costs loans and/or home purchase loans for people with low incomes who are purchasing a home or a condominium for the first time. These loan programs generally require that the property be used as a primary residence; allow lower down payments, assistance with closing costs and alternative credit; and often require participation in home buyer training classes. |
3 |
| First Time Homebuyer Tax Credit Information |
DT-8700.2000-270 |
Programs that provide information and guidance for eligible individuals who need assistance in determining whether they qualify for the federal first-time homebuyer tax credit included in the Worker, Homeownership and Business Assistance Act of 2009 which extends deadlines for purchasing and closing on a home originally set to expire on December 1, authorizes the credit for long-time homeowners buying a replacement principal residence and raises the income limitations for homeowners claiming the credit. Eligible taxpayers must buy, or enter into a binding contract to buy, a principal residence on or before April 30, 2010 and close on the home by June 30, 2010. For qualifying purchases in 2010, taxpayers have the option of claiming the credit on either their 2009 or 2010 return. The maximum credit amount is $8,000 for first-time homebuyers and $6,500 for repeat buyers. The programs may also provide information for people who purchased their homes in 2008 or 2009 regarding their eligibility for earlier versions of the first-time homebuyers tax credit included in the Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008 and the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. |
0 |
| First Time Homeowners |
YM-2900.2000 |
People who have purchased or are in the process of purchasing a home or condominium for the first time. |
0 |
| First/Last Month Rent Payment Assistance |
BH-3800.7250-200 |
Programs that provide cash grants or loans for people who are in the process of acquiring rental housing and need help paying the first and/or last month's rent amounts that are required for moving into their new apartment. |
3 |
| Fiscal Sponsorship Development |
TP-2300.1900 |
Programs that provide assistance for unincorporated community coalitions, time-limited projects or other groups that are unable to establish an independent 501(c)(3) and want to obtain the benefits of that status through sponsorship by an organization that already has that status. Included are programs that provide training on the topic of fiscal sponsorship, offer consultation services to help organizations evaluate the advisability of fiscal sponsorship or identify and assess the suitability of potential fiscal sponsors, and those that are equipped to serve as fiscal sponsors for other organizations themselves. Having a fiscal sponsor allows the organization to solicit funds from government, foundation, individual and other philanthropic sources and frees the organization from financial and accounting responsibilities, grants management, human resource management and other administrative functions. Activities of the sponsored organization must be consistent with the charitable purpose of their sponsor. |
0 |
| Fish Processing Personnel |
YO-6200.2000-250 |
Individuals who cut, scale and dress fish by removing the head, scales and other inedible portions and cutting the fish into steaks or boneless fillets. In retail markets, they may also wait on customers and clean fish to order. |
0 |
| Fish Products Regulation |
DF-8000.6500-200 |
Programs that establish and enforce uniform grade standards for fish and fish products as well as standards and specifications for quality, conditions, quantity, grade and packaging for fish and fishing plants and products. |
0 |
| Fish and Game Violations Reporting |
FN-1700.2250 |
Programs that provide a hotline, website or other mechanisms that the public can use to anonymously report information about the activities of people who are hunting, trapping or fishing out of season or otherwise threatening wildlife that is protected. |
1 |
| Fish and Game Wardens |
YO-6500.2100 |
Individuals who patrol assigned areas by car, boat, airplane, horse or on foot to prevent fish and game law violations. They investigate reports of fish and game violations, issue warnings or citations and file reports; seize equipment used in fish and game law violations and arrange for disposition of fish and game illegally taken or possessed; serve warrants; make arrests; and prepare and present evidence in court actions. They also investigate reports of damage to crops or property by wildlife; collect and report information on the population and condition of fish and wildlife in their habitat, availability of game food and cover and suspected pollution; investigate hunting accidents; and assist in promoting hunter safety training. |
0 |
| Fishery Conservation/Management |
JD-1500.9600-200 |
Programs that provide for the conservation, protection and responsible management of marine and freshwater fish resources and their habitats with the objective of recovering threatened or endangered aquatic species, managing the harvesting of fish and ensuring the ongoing availability of adequate stocks of healthy fish to support commercial and recreational fishing industries. Included are fish hatcheries which produce river trout, Atlantic and Pacific salmon, striped bass, perch, catfish, walleye, herring, steelhead trout and other populations that have been depleted by over-fishing or habitat loss. Hatcheries are used to increase fishing opportunities, restore declining runs of fish and keep genetic pools pure for the future. |
0 |
| Fishery Research |
TR-0400.2000 |
Programs that conduct research which focuses on the application of biological and chemical principles to the harvesting of wild fish, farm fish and related products such as shellfish, and the management of fish stocks and aquaculture. |
0 |
| Fishing |
PL-7000.4000 |
Programs, often offered by local fishing clubs, that provide opportunities for people of all ages to learn and enjoy the sport of fly and bait fishing in saltwater and freshwater environments. Many fishing clubs sponsor competitions for members. Also included are programs that maintain private stocked fishing preserves or fish camps that people who enjoy fishing can visit as a vacation option. |
3 |
| Fishing Equipment |
PL-7200.8000-225 |
Programs that pay for or provide fishing rods, reels, lures, gaffs and other equipment that is needed to engage in the activity of fishing. |
0 |
| Fishing Licenses |
DF-7000.2200 |
Programs that issue permits that provide written authorization for individuals to take fish from public waters during approved fishing seasons. |
5 |
| Fitness Center Complaints |
DD-1500.3680 |
Programs that accept and, where possible, attempt to resolve complaints regarding fee or contract disputes, high pressure sales tactics, quality of service, unethical or improper conduct of personnel or other inappropriate business practices of fitness centers. |
0 |
| Fitness Equipment and Accessories |
PL-7200.2000 |
Programs that provide access to free weight equipment, ankle weights, weight machines, treadmills, exercise bikes, rowing equipment, step machines, weight benches, exercise mats, pedometers, stopwatches and other gear that is used to improve physical fitness. |
0 |
| Fitness/Aerobics Instructors |
YO-6900.2000 |
Individuals who instruct or coach groups or individuals in various exercise activities. Because gyms and health clubs offer a variety of exercise activities such as weightlifting, yoga, aerobics and karate, fitness workers typically specialize in only a few areas. Fitness trainers help clients to assess their level of physical fitness and help them to set and reach fitness goals. They also demonstrate various exercises and help clients to improve their exercise techniques. They may keep records of their clients' exercise sessions in order to assess their progress towards physical fitness. Personal trainers work with clients on a one-on-one basis in either a gym or the client's home. Aerobics instructors conduct group exercise sessions that involve aerobic exercise, stretching and muscle conditioning. Some fitness workers may perform the duties of both aerobics instructors and fitness trainers. Fitness directors oversee the operations of a health club or fitness center. |
0 |
| Flag Etiquette Programs |
TF-2150.2000 |
Programs that provide information for school children and others about the proper procedures for displaying national and other flags under a variety of conditions e.g., in the middle of a street, when flown at half staff, when flown on the same halyard with other flags or pennants, when suspended over a sidewalk, when displayed from a staff projecting horizontally or at an angle from a window sill or front of a building, when covering a casket, when carried in a procession, when displayed with other flags, when displayed in an auditorium; and hoisting, lowering or passing the flag; or folding the flag. Information may also be provided about locations where the flag flies 24-hours a day; holidays when the flag should be displayed; rules related to respect for the flag; and guidelines for wearing a flag patch or other items displaying the flag. |
0 |
| Flag Raising/Half Masting Requests |
TF-2150.2050 |
Programs that process requests from community organizations or representatives of recognized foreign countries to raise flags or pennants on special occasions, usually on courtesy flagpoles allocated for this purpose; or to lower flags to half-mast to commemorate special dates or as a measure of respect or condolence when a high profile official passes away. Flag-raisings enhance public awareness of activities such as fundraising drives, multicultural events and national or independence days. |
0 |
| Flag Related Merchandise |
TF-2150.2100 |
Programs that provide U.S., state or international flags, military flags, flag poles, flag decals, flag lapel pins, patriotic decorations or other flag-related merchandise. |
0 |
| Flag Related Services |
TF-2150 |
Programs that provide information about proper procedures for handling American flags, U.N. flags, state flags, international flags, military flags or other flags; process requests to raise flags or fly flags at half mast on special occasions; conduct flag drives to collect and properly dispose of retired flags; provide Blue Star Flags or Gold Star Banners to honor armed services personnel; or provide flag-related merchandise for those who wish to purchase it. |
0 |
| Flammable Fabrics Complaints |
DD-1500.3700 |
Programs that accept and, where possible, attempt to resolve complaints regarding the fire safety of carpeting, drapes, wearing apparel, mattresses and other interior furnishings. |
0 |
| Flea Control |
JP-6500.6500-200 |
Programs that investigate complaints from the public about flea infestations, inspect affected property to determine the extent of the problem and provide eradication services or advice and necessary poisons for eradication. |
0 |
| Fleet Maintenance Offices |
TD-0350.2200 |
Offices that are responsible for overseeing the repair, maintenance and servicing of motorized vehicles and equipment (including light, medium and heavy duty automobiles, trucks, tractors and off-road construction equipment) that are owned and operated by an organization. Responsibilities include inspecting motorized equipment; diagnosing and determining the extent of necessary repairs; making required repairs; performing tune-ups; installing new and reconditioned parts and components; keeping a record of repairs; assisting in maintaining inventory control of replacement parts; and other similar fleet maintenance tasks. |
0 |
| Flight Instructors |
YO-8500.0500-200 |
Individuals who train pilots or navigators to fly and/or navigate commercial passenger and cargo, agricultural, public service, corporate and rescue aircraft, fixed or rotary wing. |
0 |
| Flight/Train Attendants |
YO-8200.8500-200 |
Individuals who provide personal services to ensure the safety and comfort of airline and train passengers during their flight/train trip. They greet passengers, verify tickets, explain the use of safety equipment and serve food and/or beverages. |
0 |
| Flood Advisories |
TH-2100.9500-200 |
Programs that issue flood watches to alert the public of the possibility of weather conditions conducive to flooding, and activate warning systems (sirens or other mechanisms) and/or issue flood warnings to inform the public that flooding is imminent or in progress. Flood advisories cover flash floods, rivers or streams that are in danger of overflowing their banks, dams or levees that are at risk of breaking, and flooding that may result from heavy rain or tidal surges. Flood advisories may include safety instructions for people who are in immediate peril. |
0 |
| Flood Plain Relocation Programs |
TH-1800.1700-180 |
A program administered by state governments and funded by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) which permanently removes inhabited structures from high risk areas in order to restore flood plains and reduce the loss of life and property when flooding occurs. This voluntary program allows individuals covered by flood insurance under the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) to sell repeatedly or substantially damaged structures in flood risk areas and relocate to sites outside those areas. The community in which the property is located must agree to accept title to the property and restrict its use to open space recreation, even if title is subsequently transferred by the community. |
0 |
| Flood Preparedness Information |
TH-1700.1800-220 |
Programs that increase public awareness of the measures that people can take to protect lives and property in case of a flash flood; flooding from storm tides, tidal surges, ice break-ups, heavy rains or a hurricane; or dams or levees that have failed. Information about the community's warning system signaling that flooding is imminent is included. Also included are programs that provide fact sheets, maps and other types of information about flood zones (areas in which 100-year flood events may occur), inundation hazard areas (areas downstream from dams that are subject to flooding in the event of dam failure, areas at risk for inundation due to a tsunami and areas subject to inundation caused by seismically or landslide related back and forth wave action in enclosed or partially enclosed bodies of water such as lakes, harbors and channels) and other technical information related to flooding that individuals and communities can review and evaluate to see if their area is at risk. |
0 |
| Flood Victims |
YX-1800.2100 |
Individuals who have been injured, lost their homes and/or businesses or had them severely damaged due to a flood. |
0 |
| Flood/Siltation Control |
TE-2000 |
Programs that are responsible for the construction, operation and maintenance of flood control dams, channels, storm drains, debris basins, retention and detention basins, retention ponds, grass-lined swales, pumping plants, spreading grounds and other facilities and structures that control and conserve flood, storm and other wastewater and inhibit siltation of public bodies of water. These programs may also investigate reports of clogged or full catch basins or other problems with the flood/siltation control system, and may offer information about flood, storm and other waste water conservation programs. |
3 |
| Floor Layers/Finishers |
YO-1600.2000 |
Individuals who apply blocks, strips or sheets of shock-absorbing, sound-deadening or decorative coverings (such as rubber, vinyl, linoleum or cork) to floors and cabinets using rollers, knives, trowels, sanding machines and other tools. Some floor covering materials are designed to be purely decorative. Others have more specialized purposes such as to deaden sound, to absorb shocks or to create air-tight environments. |
0 |
| Floor Time |
LR-0450.2000 |
Programs that offer Floor Time, a therapeutic intervention for children with autism spectrum disorders developed by Stanley Greenspan that is much like play therapy in that it builds an increasingly larger circle of interaction between a child and an adult in a developmentally-based sequence. Greenspan describes six stages of emotional development that children meet to develop a foundation for more advanced learning, a developmental ladder that children with autism may have difficulty climbing. Through the use of Floor Time, parents and educators can follow the child's lead and build on what the child does to encourage more interactions. Floor Time does not treat the child with autism in separate pieces for speech development or motor development but rather addresses the child's emotional development. It is frequently used for a child's daily playtime in conjunction with other methods. |
0 |
| Flooring/Tiling Volunteer Opportunities |
PX-1700.2000 |
Organizations that are actively seeking individuals with the requisite skills and experience who are willing, on a voluntary basis without remuneration, to install new flooring or tiles or repair existing flooring/tiling problems at the organization's facility or in the homes of the people it serves. |
0 |
| Floral Designers |
YO-0300.1900-220 |
Individuals who cut and arrange live, dried or artificial flowers and foliage into designs according to a customer's order. They trim flowers and arrange bouquets, sprays, wreaths, dish gardens and terrariums. In a small operation, floral designers may own their shops and do almost everything from growing and purchasing flowers to keeping financial records. |
0 |
| Florida Cuisine |
PL-1800.0500-200 |
Eating establishments that offer a cuisine which features the wide variety of fresh fruits and seafood that are available in Florida including specialties such as key lime pie, orange cake, steamed stone crabs, broiled red snapper, sauteed pompano and coquina broth. |
0 |
| Flower Arranging Instruction |
PL-7400.2220 |
Programs that provide classes, individual instruction or other opportunities for people who want to learn or perfect their skills in developing aesthetic floral displays. |
0 |
| Flu Vaccines |
LT-3400.2000 |
Programs that inoculate susceptible individuals of all ages, but particularly people who are very young or very old, to prevent them from contracting any of the variant strains of influenza that are prevalent during the winter and spring. The vaccine may be administered as a "shot" that is given with a needle, usually in the arm, or in the form of a nasal mist. |
136 |
| Fluoride Treatments/Supplements |
LV-1600.1300-200 |
Dental programs that provide self and professionally applied topical fluoride treatments and/or dietary fluoride supplements for people who use well water or live in an area where the community water supply has not been fluoridated. Fluoride supplements are available on a prescription basis, generally as a cavity prevention measure for children age six months to 16 years. |
0 |
| Fluoroscopy |
LF-4800.2000 |
Programs that utilize a fluoroscope as a means of detecting abnormalities. The fluoroscope is a device that consists of a fluorescent screen suitably mounted, either separately or in conjunction with an x-ray tube, by means of which shadows of objects interposed between the tube and the screen are made visible. |
0 |
| Flying Clubs |
PS-8200.2030 |
Programs that provide organized opportunities for individuals who have an interest in aviation to enjoy the experience of recreational flying while improving their flying skills and experience. Membership is generally open to both new and experienced pilots. Most flying clubs are associated with an airport and provide aircraft for the use of its members at affordable rates; and many offer (or facilitate access to) flying instruction, flight planning facilities, pilot supplies and associated services. They may also organize social functions, fly-ins and fly-outs to other airports, flying safety programs and other activities. Meetings may feature educational seminars, speakers from the aviation industry, ground instruction or aviation related movies. Some flying clubs may have a special focus such as aerobatics. |
0 |
| Flying Discs |
PL-7000.4100 |
Programs that provide opportunities for people of all ages to learn, become competitive in and enjoy a variety of sports and games that involve throwing a Frisbee. |
0 |
| Flying Lessons |
PL-7400.2230 |
Programs that provide classes or individual lessons for people who want to learn to fly an airplane or helicopter. |
0 |
| Focus Group Facilitation |
TP-6500.1900-210 |
Programs that facilitate focus groups for nonprofit organizations, small businesses or other groups that want to use this evaluation method to test a new idea or evaluate a product or service. The role of a focus group facilitator is to promote debate, perhaps by asking open-ended questions; challenge participants, especially to draw out people's differences, and tease out a diverse range of meanings on the topic under discussion; probe for details; and move the discussion forward when the conversation is drifting or has reached a minor conclusion. Facilitators must also keep the session focused, ensure that everyone gets a chance to speak and avoid giving personal opinions that might influence participant perspectives. |
0 |
| Focus Group Protocol Development |
TP-6500.1900-230 |
Programs that help nonprofit organizations, small businesses and other groups plan and conduct meetings, which are generally one to two hours in length, during which eight to 12 people are interviewed as a group to test a new idea or evaluate a product or service. Focus group members generally have experience with or opinions about the topic that is being researched and interaction within the group is as important as individual responses. Tasks generally include identifying the objective of the meeting; developing questions which relate to the issue; creating a focus group moderator's guide; establishing a date, time and location for the meeting; selecting and inviting participants; moderating the focus group; and reviewing and revising notes and checking taped information immediately following the session. If the focus group is to be observed by the client, who may be given the opportunity to interject questions, then the facility selected for the focus group must have recording equipment and a one-way mirror to an adjoining observation room. |
0 |
| Folk Music Concerts |
TA-5750.2300 |
Organizations that offer musical performances which feature individual soloists and groups who play songs which often are a part of the oral tradition of different cultures including early America and frequently consist of poetry set to music with simple accompaniment, often by acoustic guitar. Folk music may include social protest content. Also included are programs that arrange for folk music festivals and folk music competitions that are staged as public performances. |
0 |
| Folk Music Groups |
PS-8200.5000-200 |
Programs that provide organized opportunities for individuals who have an interest in singing, playing or listening to folk music to join a group and play and/or sing or listen to compositions that have their origins in the regional and/or cultural heritage of particular groups and which may include social protest content. |
0 |
| Folk/Ethnic Art Exhibits |
TA-9000.0300-180 |
Galleries and other art centers that display and/or sell any of a variety of art objects and craft items, often referred to as primitive art, peasant art, tribal art or found art, that may be representative of art forms that were developed as a part of the history or culture of a particular region or people. |
0 |
| Folk/Ethnic Art Instruction |
PL-7400.0500-250 |
Programs that provide classes, individual lessons or other opportunities for people who want to learn or perfect their skills in creating art objects and craft items that are representative of art forms that were developed as a part of the history or culture of a particular region or people and often originally produced by common people rather than individuals who were recognized as professional artists. |
0 |
| Folk/Ethnic Dance Performances |
TA-1700.2000 |
Programs that offer performances which feature any of a variety of ethnic dances such as folklorico, flamenco, Greek dancing, Irish step dancing, Native American dancing, Polynesian dancing, African dancing and other dance forms that developed among the common people of a country and were passed from generation to generation as part of their traditions. |
0 |
| Folk/Ethnic Dancing Instruction |
PL-7400.1700-200 |
Programs that provide classes or individual lessons for people who want to learn or perfect their skills in folk dancing, any of a variety of ethnic dances such as the czardas, folklorico, polka, mazurka or schottische that developed among the common people of a country and were passed from generation to generation as a part of their traditions. |
0 |
| Food |
BD |
Programs that seek to meet the basic nutritional needs of the community by providing access to food products. |
0 |
| Food Banks/Food Distribution Warehouses |
BD-1875.2000 |
Programs that gather, sort, store and distribute to participating charitable agencies, surplus food products and edible but unmarketable food that has been acquired from growers, grocers and other sources. Also included are the supermarket chains, food manufacturers, wholesalers, restaurant suppliers, agencies that organize food drives, government departments (e.g., the USDA) and other organizations that donate food on a regular basis to food banks and/or directly to food pantries, meal programs, homeless shelters and other human service agencies with food programs. |
5 |
| Food Batchmakers |
YO-6200.2000-300 |
Individuals who set up and operate equipment that mixes, blends, or cooks ingredients used in the manufacturing of food products such as cheese or candy according to formulas or recipes. |
0 |
| Food Collection Volunteer Opportunities |
PX-2400.2000 |
Food banks, food pantries and other food distribution programs that are actively seeking individuals who are willing to solicit food donations from markets, restaurants and other sources, pick up donated food or handle other food drive responsibilities on a voluntary basis without remuneration. |
0 |
| Food Collection and Storage |
BD-1875 |
Programs that collect, warehouse and distribute food from a wide variety of sources to food pantries, meal programs, shelters and other charitable organizations that use it for people in their own programs or make it available to individuals and families in the community who need it. Included are programs that provide food storage facilities for community residents. |
0 |
| Food Complaints |
DD-1500.3750 |
Programs that accept and, where possible, attempt to resolve complaints regarding the purity, safety, wholesomeness, packaging, weighing, labeling or other problems with meat, poultry, fish, eggs, dairy products, produce, packaged foodstuffs or other food products. Included are complaints regarding food contamination, discoloration or adulteration; pesticide residues; false grading or marking; misbranding; content or quantity labeling errors; or other deceptive packaging or labeling practices. Also included are programs that accept and manage complaints about pet food and animal feed. |
0 |
| Food Cooperatives |
BD-2400.2500 |
Programs that allow groups of consumers to pool their grocery orders and purchase food in bulk at lower than retail prices. Also included are programs that allow people to volunteer a few hours of community service in exchange for discounts on groceries through designated food outlets, and programs that distribute supplemental food to people who meet income guidelines and pay an annual membership fee. Some programs may accept food stamps. |
0 |
| Food Dispenser Units |
TH-1700.1600-400 |
Vehicles that are capable of dispensing food for emergency incident personnel. |
0 |
| Food Donation Programs |
TI-1800.2000 |
Programs that accept canned food and other food resources and keep the food for use in their own programs or donate it to food banks, food pantries, meal programs and other community-based food programs for distribution to the people they serve. |
3 |
| Food Facility Licensing |
DF-4500.2200 |
Programs that establish and enforce health and safety standards for restaurants and other facilities that prepare and serve food to the public, review applications for licenses, issue or deny licenses, inspect facilities for compliance with standards and/or revoke licenses or take disciplinary action for noncompliance. |
0 |
| Food Festivals |
PL-7700.2000-250 |
Organizations that sponsor events in which local restaurants have booths in a central location and make representative dishes from their establishments available to people who attend. |
0 |
| Food Gleaning Programs |
BD-1875.2200 |
Programs that obtain unharvested fruits and vegetables for use by food banks, brown bag programs and other charitable food distribution programs from farmers who have crops left over following professional harvesting (or whose fields are not profitable to reap), local gardeners, and others who have fresh crops they are unable to use. Depending on local arrangements, eligible individuals and families may be invited along with volunteers to participate in organized picking trips and obtain food for their own table at no cost. |
3 |
| Food Handling Permits |
DF-7000.2250 |
Programs that offer permits which authorize the holder to work in the kitchens of food establishments such as restaurants and cafeterias preparing and serving food. |
5 |
| Food Lines |
BD-1800.1900 |
Food programs that provide boxes or bags of food on a first come, first served basis for eligible people who line up, usually on a designated date at a specified time, to receive service. |
0 |
| Food Outlets |
BD-2400 |
Programs that supply consumers with food and other supermarket products, in many cases at lower than retail prices. |
0 |
| Food Pantries |
BD-1800.2000 |
Programs that acquire food products through donations, canned food drives, food bank programs or direct purchase and distribute the food to people who are in emergency situations. Some pantries deliver food to people whose disabilities or illnesses make it difficult for them to leave home. |
115 |
| Food Poisoning |
YF-3000.3160 |
An imprecise term which indicates an illness that is the result of the ingestion of foods which contain poisonous substances. True food poisoning includes mushroom poisoning, shellfish poisoning, poisoning which results from foods that have been contaminated with poisonous insecticides or toxic substances such as lead or mercury, milk sickness (due to milk from cows that have fed on certain poisonous plants) and poisoning which results from eating foods that have undergone putrefaction, decomposition or poisoning from bacteria. |
0 |
| Food Poisoning Investigation |
JP-1500.1700-250 |
Programs that investigate reported cases of food poisoning from commercial sources (restaurants, vending machines, manufacturers, markets), ensure that the diagnosis is confirmed, identify the source of the problem, and work with the establishment in which the outbreak originated to prevent further transmission of the illness by disposing of the contaminated food and correcting the food handling practices that caused the problem. |
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| Food Preparation Facilities |
BM-6500.6500-250 |
Programs that provide kitchen facilities which homeless people and others in need can use to prepare and serve food. Also included are collective/community kitchen programs that provide facilities where groups of people can plan a menu, purchase ingredients, prepare one or more meals and package the food to be taken home, frozen and used over a period of time; and membership organizations that provide prepared hot meals that participating soup kitchens and meal programs can serve to their clients. |
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| Food Preparation/Kitchen Cleanup Workers |
YO-8200.2000-220 |
Individuals who perform routine, repetitive tasks such as readying ingredients for complex dishes, slicing and dicing vegetables and composing salads and cold items under the direction of chefs and cooks. They weigh and measure ingredients, go after pots and pans, stir and strain soups and sauces and monitor temperatures of ovens and stovetop burners. They may also cut and grind meats, poultry and seafood in preparation for cooking; and are responsible for cleaning work areas, equipment, utensils, dishes and silverware. |
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| Food Processing Personnel |
YO-6200.2000 |
Individuals who process raw food products into the finished goods sold by grocers or wholesalers, restaurants or institutional food services. These workers perform a variety of tasks and are responsible for producing many of the food products found in every household. |
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| Food Production |
BD-2600 |
Programs that provide assistance for people who want to grow their own food or maintain their own gardens on a private basis; or which offer information, technical assistance and support for individuals who have commercial establishments that are engaged in the production of crops, plants, vines or trees; raising livestock, poultry or other small farm animals; beekeeping; commercial fishing; aquaculture projects; or other similar food production ventures. |
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| Food Production Economics |
BD-2600.0300 |
Programs that are responsible for assuring the economic viability of the sectors that encompass agriculture, aquaculture and commercial fishing. Services may include loans and loan guarantees, financial assistance in times of drought or other disasters affecting food production, and policies and regulatory assistance to assure steady, stable markets for domestic food products. |
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| Food Production Support Services |
BD-2600.0500 |
Programs that provide information, technical assistance and other services that support the planting, nurturing, protection, harvesting, marketing and utilization of food products for individuals who maintain ranches, farms, aquaculture facilities; commercial fishing ventures; orchards, greenhouses, nurseries or other commercial food production activities. |
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| Food Production/Preparation/Delivery Volunteer Opportunities |
PX-2400 |
Food banks, food pantries, meal preparation programs and other similar organizations that are actively seeking individuals with the requisite skills who are willing to support food distribution and meal programs on a voluntary basis without remuneration. Also included are farming operations that are seeking volunteers who are willing to do farm work (tilling/planting/cultivating/harvesting). |
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| Food Rescue Programs |
BD-1875.2700 |
Programs that collect unused portions of prepared foods or perishable foods from restaurants, cafeterias, corporate food services, caterers, grocery stores, and special events and deliver food donations directly to agencies (such as crisis shelters, transitional facilities, soup kitchens and homeless shelters) with on-site meal programs. |
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| Food Safety Education |
JR-8200.2350 |
Programs that are designed to increase public awareness of the measures people can take when they shop for, store, prepare, cook, defrost or reheat food to reduce the risk of foodborne illness. Topics may include proper storage and cooking temperatures, avoidance of cross-contamination, the importance of hand washing and disinfecting kitchen surfaces, safe thawing practices, prompt refrigeration of leftovers, condiment safety, animal drugs and feeds, food irradiation, bioengineered fruit and produce, dietary supplements, food allergies, food colors and additives, fat and sugar substitutes, pesticides and other contaminants, food concerns during pregnancy and tips regarding specific foods with known risk factors. Food safety education programs may target school children; consumers; or food service workers, managers, cooks, bartenders, servers and dishwashers in restaurants, hotels, schools, child care centers, long-term care facilities and other establishments that prepare and serve food. |
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| Food Safety Standards |
DF-8000.1600-200 |
Programs that enforce the laws that establish standards and policies regarding the production, processing, composition, quality, nutrition and safety of foods (including pet food and animal feed), food additives, colors and cosmetics. |
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| Food Safety Warnings |
JR-8000.6400-220 |
Programs that issue bulletins which warn the public to avoid purchasing or eating food, pet food or animal feed that is contaminated, contains high levels of mercury or other hazardous substances or otherwise constitutes a public health problem. |
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| Food Science Research |
TR-0400.2200 |
Programs that conduct research which focuses on the application of biological, chemical and physical principles to the study of converting raw agricultural products into the processed forms suitable for direct human consumption, and the storage of such products. |
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| Food Service Contractors |
PL-2000 |
Organizations whose business is to provide food services on a contractual basis at institutional, governmental, commercial or industrial locations or in other settings such as food concessions, school cafeterias or hospitals. |
0 |
| Food Services Managers |
YO-8200.2000-260 |
Individuals who are responsible for the daily operations of restaurants and other establishments that prepare and serve meals and beverages to customers. Besides coordinating activities among various departments, such as kitchen, dining room and banquet operations, food service managers ensure that customers are satisfied with their dining experience. In addition, they oversee the inventory and ordering of food, equipment and supplies and arrange for the routine maintenance and upkeep of the restaurant, its equipment and facilities. |
0 |
| Food Sorting/Packing Volunteer Opportunities |
PX-2400.2300 |
Food pantries and other similar organizations that are actively seeking individuals who are willing, on a voluntary basis without remuneration, to unload purchased or donated food, stock the shelves, pack donated food into shopping bags for distribution to people the agency serves and clean the pantry after it has closed. |
0 |
| Food Stamps/SNAP |
NL-6000.2000 |
A federally-funded program administered locally by the county or the state that enables low-income and indigent households to obtain an electronic benefit transfer (EBT) card similar to a bank debit card which can be used in most grocery stores to purchase food. Approved households are entitled to purchase a designated amount of food utilizing their cards based on net income and household size. Benefits are generally available in an EBT account within 30 days from the date an application was filed. Expedited food stamps are available within seven days for people who are in an emergency situation and whose income and spendable resources for that month are within specified limits. |
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| Food Stamps/SNAP Appeals/Complaints |
NL-6000.2000-200 |
Programs that are responsible for hearing appeals and resolving complaints that have been filed by people who have applied for or who are receiving assistance through the Food Stamp program and believe that they have been discriminated against, that their rights have been violated or that the county has failed to take appropriate action with respect to their application or benefits. |
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