Loving Spoonful

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Record #: KGN4903 Last Full Update: 16 Aug 2019
Names
Former Name Loving Spoonful Cooperative Food Distribution Initiative
Legal Name Loving Spoonful Kingston
Location & Accessibility
Located In Community Kingston
Address & Map
Robert Meek Centre
559 Bagot St
Kingston, ON K7K 3E1
 
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Intersection Montreal St and Stephen St
Bus Route Notes Kingston Transit Trip Planner
Physical Access Fully Accessible
Parking Free parking
Description and Services
Description (Service) Increasing access to healthy food 
 
* The GROW Project teaches Grade 5-8 students about good food, the food system, community, and collaboration through school gardens and curriculum-connected workshops 
* Community Kitchens programs teaching basic healthy cooking skills to youth, adults, and families. Classes vary. 
* Delivering surplus fresh healthy food to shelters, hot meal programs, pantries and Fresh Food Market Stands 
* Supporting community gardens in Kingston 
* Food policy and engagement work with partners throughout the Kingston
Hours Mon-Fri 8 am-4:30 pm
Areas Served Kingston - and surrounding areas
Eligibility No restrictions
Application Call, send an email, or visit the website for more information
Languages English
Fees None
Service Categories Food Collection and Storage ; Food Donation Programs ; Hunger/Poverty Action Groups ; Volunteer Opportunities
Contact Information
Office Phone 613-507-8848
E-Mail info@lovingspoonful.org
Website www.lovingspoonful.org
Social Media Facebook Instagram Twitter YouTube
Primary Contact Melanie Redman, Office Manager; Email: mel@lovingspoonful.org
Primary Executive Mara Shaw, Executive Director; Email: mara@lovingspoonful.org
Other Details
Established 2008
Funding Grants ; Fundraising ; Donations - Charitable Registration Number: 877390161 RR0001 ; Foundation ; Accepts donations of: fresh produce and fresh healthy food of all types from grocery stores, gardeners, farmers, bakeries, caterers and restaurants * fresh food donor liability is covered by the Ontario Donation of Food Act
Print Material Annual Report * Brochures
Resources Website, Electronic Newsletter
Accreditation No

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