Searching for Food Banks And Referrals

Welcoming community offering regular worship services, music and thoughtful reflection

• website contains link to Where to Turn for Assistance brochure

Chalmers' Benevolent Fund Program:

• grocery cards and Martha's Table meal tickets are offered to those in need

COVID-19 (2 Sep 2020): Now a contactless pick-up service. Clients complete an online form and food will be available for pickup Mon 5 pm-6:30 pm. Form is available on the Facebook page and must be completed by Sun 11:59 pm.

Student-led service providing a confidential and non-judgmental food service to members in need of the Queen's University community

• central facility for the collection and distribution of food on campus
• resource centre offers information on student assistance, employment opportunities, healthy eating, and budgeting

Loretta Hospitality Centre

• open daily, offering take out lunch at no charge

WEARhouse

• open daily to provide free clothing and small household items

Emergency Grocery Pantry

• open daily to provide emergency groceries
• diapers, formula and fresh produce subject to availability
• emergency food is available monthly with no qualifying criteria

COVID-19 (14 Oct 2021): Food pantry services are available by appointment by calling 613-548-4411. Currently, clients complete a Client Choice Food Pantry list over the telephone when booking appointment. Vouchers for clothing, furniture may not be available during covid restrictions. Registration and access for Christmas Hamper Program is available at this location.

Access to community support

• emergency assistance for food
• Housing and Homelessness Help Programs (rent, mortgage, moving, and utilities)
• Supervised Child Access Program
• family tracing
• pastoral care
• Christmas hampers (69035078)
• Toy Drive (69035078)

See separate program listings for more information

Central facility for collection of food for distribution to charitable organizations that are operating feeding programs and to individuals or families

• donations welcome

Emergency food bank

• non-perishable products purchased by the Student Association or graciously donated by students, staff, and The United Way

COVID-19 (20 Mar 2020) Salvation Army Rideau Heights Corps Buildings closed to the public until further notice. Will continue to provide food assistance through the Community Food Bank 613-541-3947.

Emergency food program

COVID-19 -- (20 Mar 2020) In-person worship activities cancelled until March 29, 2020.

United church

• assistive hearing devices at services
• Sunday school and nursery available
• church hall available to rent
• possibility of wedding rental

Offers monthly access to a box of non-perishable food and perishable food including milk, eggs, bread, meat and produce

• donations needed, especially funds to cover perishables
• baby food, diapers, and hygiene supplies on request if available based on donations
• home delivery of food may be possible subject to volunteer driver availability

Family Services

• access support through referrals from our organization
• provides help with applications for birth certificates and other I.D.
• programs to assist with utility bills, dental health and more
• provides information and resources that help address the root causes of food insecurity
• connect people with the programs and organizations
• Hydro Leap and Ontario Energy Savings Programs
• refers families requesting Christmas basket, toys for children or clothing to local organizations
• provides referrals to Snow Suit and Winter Coat program for children

Southern Frontenac Community Services strives to provide a variety of programs and services that support allseniors and families in need in South Frontenac and rural Kingston.

• information and referral
• home help
• congregate dining
• respite care, including palliative care
• transportation
• income tax assistance
• client intervention and assistance
• frozen meals on wheels
• hot meals on wheels
• foot care
• volunteer hospice visiting program
• bereavement support and caregiver support
• training, information and education for seniors and adults with a physical disability (adult-based services)

COVID-19 (March 23, 2020): Manna Café and the food bank are closed until further notice. No longer accepting donations at 120 Garden Street or 497 East King Street.

Community and Family Services:

• individual and family counselling
• Food Bank: up to four days worth of non-perishable food (meat and other perishables if available)
• Manna Cafe
• Good Food Box
• financial assistance if eligible (based on availability)

Personalized shopping available.

Food bank offering:

• canned foods
• fresh fruit and vegetables
• packaged food
• milk
• bread
• margarine
• frozen meat
• donated baby food

Clients can access the food bank once every 30 days

COVID-19 (29 May 2020): Food bank remains open, change in procedure - call ahead at 613-770-2935 so that the food hamper can be prepared and brought to the parking lot when the client arrives, only Food Bank volunteers will be permitted inside the building.This information is regularly updated on their Facebook page.

Food bank

• non-perishable and perishable foods, formula, household items
• extra food for pregnant women and children
• diabetic allowances
• deliveries available to families facing emergencies

COVID-19 (23 Apr 2020) call the Food Bank Office at 613-354-7633 to request service. Details regarding food pick up will be provided when you call.

Access to community support

• emergency assistance with groceries and clothing
• Christmas Assistance
• pastoral counselling
• Good Food Box
• summer camps
• Low income energy assistance program (LEAP) or Hydro and Gas
• Ontario Energy Assistance Program: Hydro rebate assistance

See separate program listings for more information

COVID-19 (23 Apr 2020) Church office is closed until further notice. For urgent needs for food, send a message via email to info@westdaleparkfmc.ca or call 613-354-2669, can provide pre-packaged bags of non-perishable food items.

This information is regularly updated on their Facebook page.

Free Methodist Church

• holds regular worship services and a variety of groups
• free clothing, personal items and some non-perishable food for any need at The Community Closet

COVID-19 (1 Apr 2020) As part of the Township of Rideau Lakes Food Banks, Westport still offers emergency food services. Clients must contact Norm Lapointe at 613-273-5289 for arrangements. There is no set time to call until further notice.

Food bank

• access once per month (extras sometimes available)
• non-perishables, frozen foods, fruit and vegetables at times, vouchers for fresh fruit and vegetables, milk and eggs
• snack-packs and formula
• donations welcome
• volunteers

COVID-19 (16 Apr 2020) For Food Bank services call Louise Martin at 613-359-5397 until further notice. Food will be prepackaged and left outside foodbank for clients to pick up at a set time.

Provides clients with a gift certificate for dairy products and bread

• Good Food Box: seasonal fruits and vegetables available once a month
• free access to Portland Clothing Cooperative

COVID-19 (11 Jun 2020) As part of the Township of Rideau Lakes Food Banks, Delta Food Bank at the Delta United Church remains open. Clients are asked to line-up at the side entrance of the church, respecting the social distancing orders. Call Linda at 613-213-4828 for information.

Food bank offering non-perishable foods

Note (15 Apr 2020) Remains open. Clients are not to enter the building, volunteers will put together the order to hand over to client. Some diapers and little bit of formula available but not many clients with babies at this time. Information is available on their website.

Food bank

• once a month access or more in the case of emergencies
• perishable, non-perishable and frozen foods
• Christmas hampers
• snack packs
• special considerations for pregnant women and infants/children

Emergency food bank depot site at Picton Town Hall

• open every Friday for arranged pick up 12 noon-5 pm
• call ahead to order 1-833-676-2148

CV19 Food Bank open Tues, Wed, Thurs 9 am- 12 noon * all other functions cancelled until April 30, 2020 (March 22, 2020)

Community Church Services * Food Bank * Emergency food, shelter & clothing * Community services provided all year round.

• CV19 Food Bank will continue to remain open but has made changes to its operational procedures
• Effective Friday March 20, 2020 clients will be provided with pre-selected packages of supplies at the door and entry into the food bank will be restricted to new registrants
• The Food Bank has already instituted changes regarding precautionary hygiene requirements
• Those registered clients who fall within the identified category of most vulnerable to COVID 19 or have concerns may contact the PUC Food Bank at 613-476-8516
• Your call will be returned (March 28, 2020)

Food Bank

• Donations accepted from service groups, schools, churches, farms, corporations and individuals