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Prepared meals

Martha’s Table

Provided by Martha’s Table

Free breakfast, lunch and dinner on weekdays, with takeout lunch on weekends.

Free breakfast, lunch and dinner on weekdays, with takeout lunch on weekends.

Published schedules do not mean live availability. Food, spaces and opening times can change. Check with the provider before travelling.

Operating service

Location
629 Princess Street, Kingston, ON, CA, K7L 1E2, Princess & Nelson
Phone
+16135460320
Details and sources

Published schedule

Weekly schedule. Weekdays: breakfast 9–11, lunch noon–2, dinner 3–5. Weekend lunch: takeout only.

Local timezone: America/Toronto

  • Monday: 09:00–11:00 , 12:00–14:00 , 15:00–17:00
  • Tuesday: 09:00–11:00 , 12:00–14:00 , 15:00–17:00
  • Wednesday: 09:00–11:00 , 12:00–14:00 , 15:00–17:00
  • Thursday: 09:00–11:00 , 12:00–14:00 , 15:00–17:00
  • Friday: 09:00–11:00 , 12:00–14:00 , 15:00–17:00
  • Saturday: 12:00–14:00
  • Sunday: 12:00–14:00

Date-specific changes

  • 2026-09-07: No service by published schedule. Closed for Labour Day, according to the provider.
  • 2026-10-12: No service by published schedule. Closed for Thanksgiving, according to the provider.
  • 2026-12-23: 13:00–16:00 . Holiday meal: dine-in 1–4 p.m.; takeout 1–2 p.m. only.
  • 2026-12-24: 09:00–12:00 . Holiday brunch, dine-in only.
  • 2026-12-25: No service by published schedule. Closed for Christmas Day.
  • 2026-12-26: No service by published schedule. Closed for Boxing Day.

Access requirements

Walk-ins accepted
Yes
Appointment required
No
Registration required
No
Identification required
No
  • Drop in during meal times. No documents required.

Who can use this

  • Everyone is welcome for meals.

Limitations

  • Weekend service is takeout lunch only.

Before you go

  • Takeout is at the rear of the building.
  • For meal delivery, call 343-580-1519 to ask about arrangements.

Evidence and provenance

  • https://marthastable.ca/plan-your-visit/

    Source checked: . Meal windows, weekend takeout, holiday closures and delivery contact.

    Supports: name, summary, food_access_purpose, official_url, eligibility, limitations, before_you_go, schedule

  • https://211ontario.ca/service/68954791/marthas-table-marthas-table/

    Source checked: . No fee or documents; drop-in access. Map link supplies provider coordinates. Provider page supersedes 211’s incomplete weekend hours.

    Supports: name, location, phone, access.walk_in, access.appointment_required, access.registration_required, access.identification_required

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Prepared meals

Loretta Meal Program

Provided by St. Vincent de Paul Society of Kingston

Free dine-in meal at St. Vincent de Paul, with coffee and other beverages.

Free dine-in meal at St. Vincent de Paul, with coffee and other beverages.

Published schedules do not mean live availability. Food, spaces and opening times can change. Check with the provider before travelling.

Operating service

Location
595 Bagot Street, Kingston, ON, CA, K7K 3E2, Bagot Street
Phone
+16137668432
Details and sources

Published schedule

Weekly schedule. Meals: Monday–Friday, 10 a.m.–1 p.m. The hall is open 9 a.m.–2:30 p.m.

Local timezone: America/Toronto

  • Monday: 10:00–13:00
  • Tuesday: 10:00–13:00
  • Wednesday: 10:00–13:00
  • Thursday: 10:00–13:00
  • Friday: 10:00–13:00
  • Saturday: No service by published schedule
  • Sunday: No service by published schedule

Access requirements

Walk-ins accepted
Yes
Appointment required
No
Registration required
No
Identification required
Not confirmed
  • No registration is required.
  • The provider does not list an ID requirement for meals.

Who can use this

  • Everyone is welcome.

Limitations

  • Dining hall hours are longer than meal service; the times above are for food.

Before you go

  • Use the new location at 595 Bagot Street.
  • Call to check holiday service.

Evidence and provenance

  • https://svdpkingston.com/services/loretta-meal-program/

    Source checked: . Provider confirms dine-in meals 10 a.m.–1 p.m., weekdays; no registration or charge; everyone welcome.

    Supports: name, summary, food_access_purpose, official_url, eligibility, limitations, before_you_go, schedule, access.walk_in, access.appointment_required, access.registration_required

  • https://svdpkingston.com/services/brit-smith-social-market/

    Source checked: . Shared contact address and provider map: 595 Bagot Street, K7K 3E2. Older Stephen Street listings must not be used.

    Supports: name, location, phone

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Groceries

Brit Smith Social Market

Provided by St. Vincent de Paul Society of Kingston

A registered food program offering two days of groceries each month, with household-size points.

A registered food program offering two days of groceries each month, with household-size points.

Published schedules do not mean live availability. Food, spaces and opening times can change. Check with the provider before travelling.

Operating service

Location
595 Bagot Street, Kingston, ON, CA, K7K 3E2, Bagot Street
Phone
+16137668432
Details and sources

Published schedule

Weekly schedule. Published service hours; this is not live availability.

Local timezone: America/Toronto

  • Monday: 09:00–14:30
  • Tuesday: 09:00–14:30
  • Wednesday: 09:00–14:30
  • Thursday: 09:00–14:30
  • Friday: 09:00–14:30
  • Saturday: No service by published schedule
  • Sunday: No service by published schedule

Access requirements

Walk-ins accepted
Not confirmed
Appointment required
Not confirmed
Registration required
Yes
Identification required
Yes
  • Register with ID for each household member and a current address.
  • No income statement or pay stub is required.
  • Call to ask how to register and whether you need a booked visit.

Who can use this

  • Community members may register; no income qualifying criteria are published.

Limitations

  • Two days of food, once a month.
  • Food selections depend on stock and points for household size.

Before you go

  • Ask about registration before making a trip.
  • Call to check holiday service.

Evidence and provenance

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Food banks and pantries

Partners in Mission Food Bank

Provided by Partners in Mission Food Bank

Free groceries by appointment, usually enough for about five to seven days.

Free groceries by appointment, usually enough for about five to seven days.

Published schedules do not mean live availability. Food, spaces and opening times can change. Check with the provider before travelling.

Operating service

Location
4 Harvey Street, Kingston, ON, CA, K7K 5B9, North Kingston
Phone
+16135444100
Details and sources

Published schedule

Weekly schedule. Booked shopping visits: 9:15–11:30 a.m. and 1:15–3:30 p.m., weekdays.

Local timezone: America/Toronto

  • Monday: 09:15–11:30 , 13:15–15:30
  • Tuesday: 09:15–11:30 , 13:15–15:30
  • Wednesday: 09:15–11:30 , 13:15–15:30
  • Thursday: 09:15–11:30 , 13:15–15:30
  • Friday: 09:15–11:30 , 13:15–15:30
  • Saturday: No service by published schedule
  • Sunday: No service by published schedule

Date-specific changes

  • 2026-09-07: No service by published schedule. Closed for Labour Day; provider closes on holidays.
  • 2026-10-12: No service by published schedule. Closed for Thanksgiving; provider closes on holidays.
  • 2026-12-25: No service by published schedule. Closed for Christmas; provider closes on holidays.

Access requirements

Walk-ins accepted
No
Appointment required
Yes
Registration required
Yes
Identification required
Yes
  • Call to book a first intake appointment. No referral is needed.
  • Bring ID for each household member if available; call if you do not have it.
  • No proof of income is required. Proof of address is helpful but not always required.

Who can use this

  • Kingston and the Islands, Loyalist Township, and surrounding areas described by the provider; call to confirm your address.

Limitations

  • Once per month, by appointment.
  • In-person pickup; delivery is not currently offered.

Before you go

  • Book by phone, Monday–Friday 8:30–noon or 1–4:30.
  • The displayed food hours are shopping appointments, not walk-in or phone hours.

Evidence and provenance

  • https://www.kingstonfoodbank.ca/get-assistance/

    Source checked: . Provider shopping appointments, intake, ID guidance, service area, monthly limit, no delivery and holiday closure; service times supersede 211.

    Supports: name, summary, food_access_purpose, official_url, eligibility, limitations, before_you_go, schedule, access.walk_in, access.appointment_required, access.registration_required, access.identification_required

  • https://211ontario.ca/service/68953414/partners-in-mission-food-bank-food-bank/

    Source checked: . Corroborates new 4 Harvey Street address and phone; published map coordinates.

    Supports: name, location, phone

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Prepared meals

St. Mary’s Drop-In Centre

Provided by St. Mary’s Cathedral

Free light meals and snacks during weekday afternoon drop-in hours.

Free light meals and snacks during weekday afternoon drop-in hours.

Published schedules do not mean live availability. Food, spaces and opening times can change. Check with the provider before travelling.

Operating service

Location
260 Brock Street, Kingston, ON, CA, K7L 1S4, Brock & Clergy
Phone
+16135465521 3
Details and sources

Published schedule

Weekly schedule. Published service hours; this is not live availability.

Local timezone: America/Toronto

  • Monday: 13:00–15:30
  • Tuesday: 13:00–15:30
  • Wednesday: 13:00–15:30
  • Thursday: 13:00–15:30
  • Friday: 13:00–15:30
  • Saturday: No service by published schedule
  • Sunday: No service by published schedule

Access requirements

Walk-ins accepted
Yes
Appointment required
No
Registration required
No
Identification required
No
  • Drop in during service hours. No documents required.

Who can use this

  • No eligibility restrictions are listed.

Limitations

  • Light meals and snacks; offerings may vary.

Before you go

  • Use the Parish Centre at 260 Brock Street.
  • Call extension 3 for the drop-in centre and holiday arrangements.

Evidence and provenance

  • https://stmaryscathedral.ca/dropincentre/

    Source checked: . Current Services section confirms 1–3:30 p.m. weekdays and extension 3; older newsletter copy on the page is historical.

    Supports: name, summary, food_access_purpose, official_url, eligibility, limitations, before_you_go, schedule

  • https://211ontario.ca/service/68954074/st-marys-cathedral-drop-in-centre/

    Source checked: . Corroborates hours, no fee or documents, unrestricted drop-in, address and coordinates.

    Supports: name, location, phone, access.walk_in, access.appointment_required, access.registration_required, access.identification_required

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Prepared meals

Lunch by George

Provided by Outreach St. George’s Kingston

Free takeaway breakfast and lunch from St. George’s Hall.

Free takeaway breakfast and lunch from St. George’s Hall.

Published schedules do not mean live availability. Food, spaces and opening times can change. Check with the provider before travelling.

Operating service

Location
129 Wellington Street, Kingston, ON, CA, K7L 4W5, Downtown Kingston
Phone
+16134842984
Details and sources

Published schedule

Hours not confirmed — Unconfirmed. Weekday breakfast and lunch; call to confirm current serving times.

Local timezone: America/Toronto

Access requirements

Walk-ins accepted
Yes
Appointment required
No
Registration required
No
Identification required
No
  • Meals are takeaway only.
  • Drop-in service; no documents required according to 211.

Who can use this

  • Anyone needing a meal is welcome.

Limitations

  • Published lunch times conflict. Contact the provider before travelling.

Before you go

  • Use the Wellington Street entrance.
  • Provider lists weekday breakfast 9–10:30 a.m. and lunch noon–1 p.m.; older listings show lunch 11:30–12:30.

Temporary notices

  • Lunch hours recently changed. Conflicting published times still need confirmation. (Notice dates: 2026-09-04 – Not confirmed)

Evidence and provenance

  • https://lunchbygeorge.ca/

    Source checked: . Provider homepage now lists lunch noon–1 p.m., but repeats 11:30–12:30 elsewhere; provider phone is 613-484-2984.

    Supports: name, summary, food_access_purpose, official_url, eligibility, limitations, before_you_go, schedule

  • https://lunchbygeorge.ca/279307-2/

    Source checked: . Dated August 10, 2026 notice announces changed hours; full notice could not be inspected. No lunch status inferred.

    Supports: name

  • https://211ontario.ca/service/68953695/outreach-st-georges-kingston-lunch-by-george/

    Source checked: . June listing confirms drop-in, no documents, address and map; old lunch hours and phone differ from provider.

    Supports: name, location, phone, access.walk_in, access.appointment_required, access.registration_required, access.identification_required

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Food banks and pantries

Community Choice Pantry

Provided by The Salvation Army — Kingston Citadel

Emergency food assistance. Call Community & Family Services to arrange access to the pantry.

Emergency food assistance. Call Community & Family Services to arrange access to the pantry.

Published schedules do not mean live availability. Food, spaces and opening times can change. Check with the provider before travelling.

Operating service

Location
342 Patrick Street, Kingston, ON, CA, K7K 6R6, North Kingston
Phone
+16135484411
Details and sources

Published schedule

Hours not confirmed — Unconfirmed. Call for pantry collection times and intake arrangements.

Local timezone: America/Toronto

Access requirements

Walk-ins accepted
Not confirmed
Appointment required
Not confirmed
Registration required
Not confirmed
Identification required
Yes
  • 211 lists ID, income and expense statements for each household member for emergency assistance.
  • Call to ask about intake, appointments and pantry collection hours.

Who can use this

  • Eligibility varies by program; ask about food assistance.

Limitations

  • Pantry pickup hours have not been confirmed.

Before you go

  • Call before going; office opening hours do not establish food availability.

Temporary notices

  • Pantry hours need confirmation. Office hours are not shown as food-service hours. (Notice dates: 2026-09-04 – Not confirmed)

Evidence and provenance

Multiple sources reviewed. Some information unconfirmed.

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Prepared meals

Storehouse of Hope

Provided by Kingston Alliance Church

Free Monday lunch, with coffee and snacks before the meal. Fall service restarts September 14.

Free Monday lunch, with coffee and snacks before the meal. Fall service restarts September 14.

Published schedules do not mean live availability. Food, spaces and opening times can change. Check with the provider before travelling.

Operating service

Location
540 Palace Road, Kingston, ON, CA, K7L 4T7, Palace & Bath
Phone
+16135462143
Details and sources

Published schedule

Weekly schedule. Mondays from September 14: lunch 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m. No holiday Mondays.

Local timezone: America/Toronto

  • Monday: 11:30–13:00
  • Tuesday: No service by published schedule
  • Wednesday: No service by published schedule
  • Thursday: No service by published schedule
  • Friday: No service by published schedule
  • Saturday: No service by published schedule
  • Sunday: No service by published schedule

Date-specific changes

  • 2026-09-07: No service by published schedule. No service; fall program resumes September 14.
  • 2026-10-12: No service by published schedule. Closed on holiday Mondays.

Access requirements

Walk-ins accepted
Yes
Appointment required
No
Registration required
No
Identification required
No
  • Drop in for the Monday lunch program.
  • No documents are listed by 211.

Who can use this

  • Community food outreach; no eligibility restrictions are listed.

Limitations

  • No service on holiday Mondays; summer arrangements differ.

Before you go

  • First fall session: Monday, September 14, 2026.
  • Coffee and snacks 10:30–11:30 a.m.; lunch 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m.

Evidence and provenance

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