ON & OFF CAMPUS FOOD ACCESS RESOURCES
This section provides a list of free or inexpensive food access resources for students both on campus, and in the Kingston community.
We have created an interactive map so that you can easily access information on where to get food, purchase food with discounts, and much more! We encourage students to look into the services offered prior to accessing them, as these resources are primarily intended for students who are struggling to access affordable food. Also included, is a map of spaces on campus that offer microwave access.
The Roots of Food Insecurity
It is important to highlight that food insecurity is rooted in poverty and a lack of adequate income.
The primary causes of the obstacles related to affordability and accessibility can be traced back to underlying structural factors such as:
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Poverty
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Unemployment/under-employment
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Inadequate social assistance
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The elevated cost of living (housing, utilities, phone/internet, transportation, tuition, groceries, etc.)
In addition, language barriers, uncertainties around available support/lack of support in the community, and the stigma attached to utilizing food banks can also contribute to the issue of food insecurity. Therefore, we aim to promote the services that are available to Queen's students to help alleviate any stressors with regard to food access.
FOOD ACCESS ON & OFF CAMPUS
See the above map for free or low-cost food resources available on-campus (blue symbol) and off-campus (red symbol), Swipe it Forward locations (green symbol), and informational services (black symbol).
If you are interesting in accessing these services throughout the summer, please look into such services to ensure that they are operating. Click here to view hours of operation.
If there is a space you think should be added to our map, please fill out our survey:
If you are consistently finding it difficult to afford food, financial aid options can be explored with the team in Financial Aid and Awards, which is located in room 125 in Gordon Hall.
ON-CAMPUS MICROWAVE ACCESS
Refer to the map above to find convenient on-campus locations equipped with microwaves for your use.
If there is another space that offers microwave access that is currently not shown on our map, please fill out our survey:
Click here to view a map of water bottle fill stations on campus.
QUESTIONS REGARDING FOOD ACCESS CAN BE DIRECTED TO:
STUDENT WELLNESS SERVICES
STUDENT AFFAIRS
First floor, Mitchell Hall
69 Union Street
Kingston, ON K7L 2N9
The Côté Sharp Student Wellness Centre, room 109
Gregory David and Neil Rossy Health Promotion Hub, room 120
Office Hours: Monday to Friday from 9:00am - 4:00pm
The Office of the Vice-Provost and Dean of Student Affairs is located in Gordon Hall, on the third floor, suite 300.
Office Hours:
Monday to Friday: 8:30 am - noon, 1 - 4:30 pm.