ANNOUNCEMENT REGARDING THE FUTURE OF LOVING SPOONFUL

The Loving Spoonful Board of Directors is pleased to announce that we have found a new home for our beloved Community Gardens and Kitchen Programs.  KCHC (Kingston Community Health Centres) brings the resources and connections to streamline and maximize these two important programs to address food insecurity and build community around food.

This natural new stewardship by our neighbours at 263 Weller Avenue leverages KCHC’s extensive knowledge and experience in serving the needs of the Kingstonians.  It is a collective goal, of our two organizations, that the programs, services and relationships Loving Spoonful has fostered for 14 years will continue to inspire, educate, flourish, and connect us all through the centrality of food to individual and collective wellbeing.

We deeply thank KCHC and our many supporters, donors,  individuals, businesses, partner organizations and funders including Ontario Trillium Foundation, the United Way, the Powell Foundation, the Community Foundation of Kingston and Area,  the Kinsmen Club of Kingston, Peter Gilgan, Medavie, and The City of Kingston. The recent declaration by the City of Kingston of a food insecurity crisis is testament to the importance and need for these programs to our community.

To our local and individual supporters the need to fund these essential programs continues. We hope you will consider continuing your donations and relationship with Loving Spoonful through KCHC at https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/north-kingston-community-health-centre/ or by contacting Helen Mabberly, Manager of Family and Community Health with KCHC.

Helen has been working at KCHC for over 30 years. She brings a wealth of experience and connections to keep the gardens and kitchens programs thriving. Helen’s contact details are: .

Lastly, and most importantly to all our current and past employees, volunteers, community partners, donors and participants.  Thank you for your inspiration and dedication to the founding mission of Loving Spoonful.  Your service to Kingston and our community has been unparalleled in thoughtfulness, kindness and professionalism. You have made a difference in the lives of countless people and your love of food and building connections through growing, cooking, and sharing has been an inspiration to us all.

Stay up to date with services and program details at https://kchc.ca and sign up for the community newsletter.  To volunteer https://kchc.ca/become-a-volunteer/