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There are a variety of local food programs and services offered by agencies and groups in Loyalist Township. Programs, dates, and times may change. For questions about any of the programs, please contact the organization listed.

To suggest updates to the information listed here, contact the Communications Division.

Community Meals

Odessa Free Methodist Church

Prepared meals distributed by Odessa Free Methodist Church at no cost in partnership with Morningstar Missions

Location: 78 Main St., Odessa

Hours: Mondays and Thursday 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Contact: 613-386-3464

Trinity Presbyterian Church

Trinity Church hosts free community meals to offer our neighbours a delicious meal and fellowship. This is a way for Trinity Church to reach out to the community and serve people with the heart of God. For further inquiries, interested individuals can contact us via email at Trinity Presbyterian Church.

Location: 9 Manitou Cres. W., Amherstview (Trinity Presbyterian Church)

Hours: Every third Wednesday of the month, 5 to 7 p.m. (Except for July and August)

Contact: Email Trinity Presbyterian Church

Food Banks and Emergency Food

Amherstview Lions Club Food Bank

Food bank run by the Amherstview Lions that offers non-perishable food items.

Location: 177 Upper Park Rd., Amherstview

Hours: Wednesdays 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Contact: 613-634-0854

Bath Lions Club Food Bank

Food bank run by the Bath and District Lions Club.

Location: 216 Church St., Bath

Hours: Tuesdays 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Contact: 613-530-5859

Partners in Mission Food Bank

The Partners in Mission Food Bank operates a food bank from the Loyalist Community Sharing Centre on Fridays. Clients can receive food hampers once per month. Hampers provide approximately 7 days of groceries including non-perishables, fresh fruits and vegetables, eggs and meat. Clients must pre-book their food hamper by contacting the Partners in Mission Food Bank at the contact listed below. 

Location: 177 Upper Park Rd., Amherstview (Loyalist Community Sharing Centre)

Hours: Fridays 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. (Food hampers must be pre-booked)

Contact: Clients must pre-book their food hamper by contacting the Partners in Mission Food Bank office. Please call 613-544-4100 between 8:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. or 1 p.m. = 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Odessa Community Pantry

Community supported food pantry with items available on a drop-in basis. For more information, visit the Odessa Community Pantry Facebook page linked below.

Location: 263 Main St., Odessa (during the winter) and 102 Main St., Odessa (spring-fall)

Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday (during the winter). Drop-in the rest of the year

Contact: Odessa Community Pantry Facebook page

Morningstar Mission

The following food based programs are available (free of charge) to anyone in L&A county:

Access to our foodbank (monthly):

Orders placed on Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday can be picked up anytime after 1 p.m. on Friday. Orders placed on Friday or Monday can be picked up anytime after 1 p.m. on Tuesday.

Weekly Sit-down community meals:

Wednesday at 12 p.m.

Saturday at 4:30 p.m.

Weekly Takeout Meals:

Monday from 2-3 p.m.

Friday from 2-3 p.m.

Monthly Breakfasts:

Women’s Breakfast – every 2nd Saturday at 9 a.m.

Men’s Breakfast – every 3rd Saturday at 9 a.m.

 

Location: 58 Water St., Napanee

Office Hours: Monday - Friday 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Contact: 613-354-6355

Website: morningstarmission.ca

Affordable Produce Programs

Fresh Food Market

The Fresh Food Market, offered by Lionhearts, offers affordable produce and chef-created gourmet healthy options.

Location: 177 Upper Park Rd., Amherstview

Hours: Thursdays 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Website: freshfoodmkt.ca

Community Supported Agriculture (CSA)

Do you operate a local CSA?  Contact us so we can add your program to our directory!

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