Community Food Bank

 

Our Food Bank is available to low-income individuals, families and seniors in South Frontenac and rural Kingston (north of Hwy. 401). 

Upon eligibility approval, the Food Bank may be used once a month. Clients receive 7 days’ worth of perishable and non-perishable food items. In the summer, our garden provides fresh produce to supplement the food hampers.

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Guidelines

• Food hampers are available for pick-up Tuesday through Thursday.

• ​Call 2 days prior to pickup to place an order.

• Deliveries are available if necessary. A delivery fee may apply.

• When placing your order, be sure to mention any special dietary needs.

Food Items as available:

• Fresh seasonal produce from our community garden.

• Perishables such as: vegetables, fruit, milk, bread, eggs, meat and protein products.

• Family staples such as peanut butter, cereal, pasta, pasta sauce, soup and healthy school snacks.

• Diapers, formula and baby food available upon request.

• Personal hygiene/toiletries, pet food, upon request and availability.

 

Pick-Up Location and Time:        

Food hampers can be picked up at the Grace Centre Tuesday through Thursday

(please call 2 days ahead to place order).

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The Grace Centre

4295 Stagecoach Road

Sydenham, ON K0H 2T0

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Community Support

Southern Frontenac Community Service's Food Bank is run by a dedicated group of hardworking volunteers. It relies on donations from local churches, schools, organizations, and the general public. We receive no government funding, and rely entirely on personal and corporate donations. 

 

Grace Community Garden

Our on-site greenhouse and expanded community garden provide fresh, organic produce from April-November to families each month. All the planting, weeding, and harvesting is done by an amazing group of green-thumbed volunteers. 

 

Feed Ontario

Southern Frontenac Community Services is part of the Feed Ontario network and benefit from potential corporate donations, and grant opportunities offered through them.

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Donations

Donations of food or cash are always appreciated. Items most in need include: children's snacks, peanut butter, canned meats and fish, pork and beans, pasta sauce, canned stew and chili, soda crackers, mac and cheese, and juice. Monetary donations for perishable items such as milk, fruit and vegetables are always appreciated.  soap, shampoo  are always welcome. Hygiene items such as soap, shampoo, diapers and baby wipes are also appreciated.

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Southern Frontenac Community Services has a goal to reduce hunger and break the cycle of poverty through education and offering nutritious food to our food bank clients.

 

Thank you for all of your community support.