Food Insecurity and Nutrition Resources
AMS Food Bank
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207 Stuart Street in the Rideau Building Room 105
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Form to join the ordering mailing list: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=ojKzEm_zjk-kqodi9MZZUt94if3 _m1NOti9dV5ta-ZtURVg2MjJITzNYQ0lTM0c5VFRKNjRQU1JJSS4u
Queen’s Swipe It Forward (SIF)
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Provides students in need with short-term, urgent support for access to nutritious meals → 6-8 weeks
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Meal plan holders request a cashier to Swipe It Forward and can donate one meal per day (up to 5 per semester) → these meals are loaded on to student cards for use at on-campus dining halls
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Referrals can be made by the following services: Student Wellness Services, Faith and Spiritual Life, Ban Righ Centre, Care Referral Program, QUIC, Student Awards, Four Directions Indigenous Student Centre, Athletics and Recreation, Off-Campus Living Advisor, Yellow House
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Queen’s Community Cupboard
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Accepts non-perishable food items and school supplies
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Located at Duncan McArthur Hall
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Operates on a “need something, take something, have something, leave something” manner
P.E.A.C.H Market
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Distributes untouched foods rescued from across Queen’s Hospitality Services
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Price options include a sliding scale model with tiered pricing for items at $1, $3, $5, or an open rate based on affordability
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New Medical Building on Arch Street; open between 11 am - 2 pm
Partners in Mission Food Bank
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140 Hickson Ave
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8:30 am - 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday
Loving Spoonful
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Local food stands offer fresh, local produce at no cost → take what you need
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Located at Kingston Community Health Centre at 263 Weller Ave. Unit 4
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KEYS Newcomer Services at 255C Bagot St
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Kingston Native Centre and Language Nest at 610 Montreal St
Martha’s Table
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Provides free, freshly prepared meals in a dining room → 629 Princess Street
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Breakfast: 9 am to 11 am; Lunch: 12 pm - 2 pm; Dinner 3 pm - 5 pm
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Takeout meals available 7 days a week between 12 pm and 2 pm