As Kingston's food insecurity grows, so does Partners in Mission Food Bank

Food insecurity is a growing issue in communities across the country and Kingston is no exception. Article content

The Partners in Mission Food Bank addressed this growing concern with the opening its new facility, equipped to serve its clientele with a new “shopping model” and a larger storage capacity. Article content

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Following a soft launch on April 29, the ribbon was cut on Wednesday, Sept. 10, by Kingston Deputy Mayor Paul Chaves and Liberal Member of Provincial Parliament for Kingston and the Islands, Ted Hsu.

After a few speeches, a tour of the facility was offered to those who wanted to explore the 17,500-square-foot facility – a big jump from the old two-storey facility of 8,100 feet.

The new food bank isn’t just bigger than the old one.