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Food Handling Permits | Voluntary Action Center

Provides fee payment assistance for food handler card.

Date of Last Formal Update

03/04/2025

Data provided by

United Way of Greater St Louis 211

Physical Address

403 Vandiver, Columbia, MO 65202

Hours

- Mon and Fri- 9:00am to 12:00pm (Noon) and 1:00pm to 4:00pm - Call for appointment

Voice

573-874-2273

Main

Application process

- New clients must complete intake over the phone or in person - Returning clients must complete annual recertification. - It is preferred that you call to confirm eligibility and availability of services.

Fee

No Fees

Required documents

No Documentation Required

Eligibility

- Must have new employment - Before first paycheck only - Must show proof of passing online exam score - Be employed and require a food handler card. - Individuals reimbursed by their employer do not qualify. - Must be a Boone County, Missouri resident. - Federal income guidelines must apply

Languages

English

Service area

Boone County in Missouri

Agency info

VOLUNTARY ACTION CENTER

VAC responds to the immediate basic needs of individuals and families, from birth to any given age, currently housed or experiencing homelessness, within our Boone County, Missouri community. Services include Food Pantries, Formula/Baby Food, Summer Food Service Programs, Homeless Motel Voucher, Rent Payment Assistance, Air Conditioners, Fans, Cleaning Products, Computer Distribution Programs, Clothing Vouchers, Diapers, Winter Clothing, Work Clothing, Personal/Grooming Supplies, Automotive Repair and Maintenance, Bus Fare, Gas Money, Food Handling Permits, Birth Certificate Fee Payment Assistance, Driver License Fee Payment Assistance, Identification Card Fee Payment Assistance, Education Related Fee Payment Assistance, School Supplies, Child Passenger Safety Se ALSO KNOWN AS VAC