Our Programs
There are many needs in our community and through multiple different programs that we are able to offer with the help of many partners, many lives have been impacted and we are one step closer to our goal of seeing no more hunger and no more waste in our communities.
Community Nutrition Program
Every day our chefs prepare nutritious meals. It was a natural fit with all the great food that was coming in to prepare it on the spot and make use of the very ripe produce, or items too close to expiry to put into the regular distribution rotation. Currently we are preparing and delivering close to 3,000 meals each week to local food providing agencies, shelters, regional food banks, and community-based programs.
Student Food Box Program
Twice a month boxes of nutritious food are packed at the Community Food Redistribution Warehouse and delivered to families with students in their households.
This project is a collaboration between Lionhearts Inc. and the Rotary Clubs in Kingston with major funding from the United Way of KFL&A. Currently, we are delivering to 250+ families experiencing food insecurity throughout the region that have been referred to the program by their school.
Food and Household Good Recovery
We gather and redistribute food and household goods from lionhearted partners nearly every day of the year. In 2023 we recovered nearly $6 million worth of items this way and provided them to local non-profits, community groups, and similar at no cost to these organizations. In addition to helping these service agencies and saving them money, we’re also helping to reduce waste!
Supportive Housing
We shelter and house over 500 individuals a week at multiple sites across Kingston through a mix of warming centres, shelters, and transitional housing options.
In partnership with: Kingston Street Mission, Homebase Housing, City of Kingston, and United Way KFL&A.
Vocational Training Program
We retrain individuals experiencing challenges such as addiction, homelessness, or other barriers and provide meaningful employment in skills like culinary, property management, and laundry services.
Fresh Food Market Pop-Ups
Fresh Food Market Pop-Ups are here to help you keep your belly full without emptying your wallet. We’re bringing fresh, affordable produce and chef-created gourmet healthy options to Kingston and area. Visit freshfoodmkt.ca for times and locations.
In partnership with: Kingston Community Health Centres