Community food programs and partners
Fresh vegetables and fruits are accessible through local farms, the Fresh Food Market Pop-up, and the Good Food Box Kingston.
If you are interested in community gardens, visit the Kingston Community Gardens Network, Wolfe Island Community Garden, Indigenous Food Sovereignty Garden, and Greater Napanee Community Gardens.
Emergency food programs such as food banks, community meals, holiday meals, and meals on wheels can be found on Ontario 211.
KFL&A Food Policy Council
The KFL&A Food Policy Council is an independent body consisting of a diverse group of members who live or work in KFL&A area. The Council’s mandate is to work towards the KFL&A Food Charter’s purpose of creating a secure and sustainable food system for the KFL&A region. To stay connected, sign up for email updates regarding events and advocacy campaigns.
Dietitian services
- Registered dietitians are trained to provide nutrition information. Unlike a nutritionist, a registered dietitian has completed an accredited post-secondary program, supervised practical training, and written a national registration exam. Learn more about dietitians at the College of Dietitians of Ontario.
- Ontario residents can access free nutrition information and advice by calling 811 or using Health811’s online chat. Registered dietitians are often part of family health teams, contact your health care provider to see if this option is available for you.
Publicly funded dietitian services in the region can be accessed at: |
Publicly funded diabetes education can be accessed at: |
For help related to eating disorders and disordered eating, visit our mental well-being page.
Private dietitians’ services can be found online or through Dietitians of Canada’s Find a Dietitian Directory DOC. These services may not be covered by OHIP. Some medical benefit plans provide coverage for private dietitian services.
There are many trusted resources, like Unlock Food, Healthy Canadians, and Cookspiration, that provide useful information on nutrition.