What should be done to ensure hygiene at unit feeding sites?

Maintaining hand washing and sanitizing facilities is essential for ensuring hygiene at unit feeding sites. Proper hand hygiene is one of the most effective ways to prevent the transmission of foodborne illnesses and maintain overall health during food distribution and consumption. Having ready access to clean water, soap, and sanitizers enables individuals to wash their hands before handling food, after using the restroom, and in situations where their hands may become contaminated. This practice helps eliminate pathogens and prevents the spread of germs among individuals consuming food, ultimately contributing to a safer and healthier environment.

While discarding leftover food, using personal utensils, and minimizing personal items nearby are also important practices for food safety, they do not directly address the immediate need for hygiene through hand cleanliness. Maintaining hand washing facilities is therefore a foundational measure that supports these other practices and is critical in an effective sanitation protocol.