Mission & History
Lunch By George—Nourishing our community since 1985
NEWS & EVENTS
A New Kitchen, the Same Heart: Lunch by George’s Story in the Kingstonist
Lunch by George has entered a new chapter, and the Kingstonist has shared our story. Read the article below to learn how our staff, volunteers, and community partners are helping us continue serving meals in downtown Kingston. Kingstonist_Lunch_by_George_Article
Lunch by George: AGM – November, 2, 2026
Outreach St. George’s Kingston supports people facing homelessness and other barriers in Kingston. Through Lunch by George, Chef Chaze and our team prepare fresh breakfasts and lunches each weekday at the St. Lawrence College Teaching Kitchen. Our Sprinter van brings the meals downtown to our Wellington Street meal distribution site, where staff and volunteers welcome guests with nourishing food, dignity, and a sense of community.
Tom Ivison, Chief Administrator, and Chef Chaze, Head Cook
Our Story
Lunch by George has been serving Kingston since 1985. For more than 40 years, St. George’s Cathedral has been home to our meal program, sustained by volunteers, donors, and neighbours who believe that everyone deserves a warm welcome and a nourishing meal. Read more about our history.
In June 2026, we moved meal preparation to the St. Lawrence College Teaching Kitchen and began serving from our Sprinter van at the Wellington Street meal distribution site. Led by Chef Chaze, our Head Cook, the kitchen team prepares breakfast and lunch every weekday, while staff and volunteers greet guests downtown.
As more people turn to us for meals, our community continues to show up. With support from our partners and neighbours, we carry the spirit of Lunch by George into this new chapter: sharing good food, building connections, and treating every guest with dignity.
Mission & History
Lunch By George
Nourishing our community since 1985
Outreach St. George’s Kingston supports people facing homelessness and other barriers in Kingston. Through Lunch by George, Chef Chaze and our team prepare fresh breakfasts and lunches each weekday at the St. Lawrence College Teaching Kitchen. Our Sprinter van brings the meals downtown to our Wellington Street meal distribution site, where staff and volunteers welcome guests with nourishing food, dignity, and a sense of community.
Our Story
Lunch by George has been serving Kingston since 1985. For more than 40 years, St. George’s Cathedral has been home to our meal program, sustained by volunteers, donors, and neighbours who believe everyone deserves a warm welcome and a nourishing meal. Read more about our history.
In June 2026, we moved meal preparation to the St. Lawrence College Teaching Kitchen and began serving from our Sprinter van at the Wellington Street meal distribution site. Led by Chef Chaze, our Head Cook, the kitchen team prepares breakfast and lunch every weekday, while staff and volunteers greet guests downtown.
As more people turn to us for meals, our community continues to show up. With support from our partners and neighbours, we carry the spirit of Lunch by George into this new chapter: sharing good food, building connections, and treating every guest with dignity.
🍕 A little pizza, a lot of kindness!
A heartfelt thank-you to Jimmy Hassan, owner of Pizza Pizza at 277 Bath Road, for donating 150 pizza slices for our guests at Lunch by George this Friday!
Jimmy’s generous gesture gave our kitchen crew a welcome breather and brought a delicious treat to our Wellington Street lunch service. By the end of lunch, every single slice had been served to our guests. ❤️
Our Chief Administrator, Tom A Ivison, stopped by to collect the pizzas—and couldn’t resist hamming it up with a selfie! 📸
Thank you, Jimmy, for helping us feed our community. We’re grateful for your kindness and support.
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🍕 Free pizza and a Thanksgiving Feast—two delicious reasons to join us at Lunch by George!
On Friday, October 9th, Pizza Pizza at 277 Bath Road will be providing FREE pizza slices at our Wellington Street distribution site, with pasta salad courtesy of Lionhearts. A heartfelt thank-you to the Pizza Pizza team for helping feed our community! ❤️
🦃 Join us on Tuesday, October 13th, for our Thanksgiving Feast! Chef Chaze will be preparing jerk turkey with mashed potatoes, glazed carrots, chestnut roasted squash, cranberry sauce, gravy, and fresh rolls.
Please note: We will be CLOSED on Monday, October 12th.
📍 Wellington Street, near Johnson Street
🍳 Breakfast: 9:00–10:30 a.m.
🍽️ Lunch: 12:00–1:00 p.m.
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Everyone is welcome. Wishing our guests, volunteers, donors, and community partners a warm and joyful Thanksgiving! 🍂
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Helping our community stay warm this winter! 💙🧣
We recently introduced three of the six Queen’s University fourth-year nursing students working with Lunch by George this fall. Today, meet the other three!
As part of their NURS 405 course project, these students are organizing a warm clothing donation drive for our guests. Alongside helping in the kitchen and at our Wellington Street meal distribution site, they’re gathering winter essentials as colder weather approaches.
They’re collecting winter coats, sweaters, hoodies, warm pants, socks, hats, scarves, gloves, blankets, and thermal layers. Donations will be accepted by November 2.
Thank you to all six students for the care, enthusiasm, and ideas they bring to Lunch by George. And thank you to everyone who contributes—every donation helps someone stay warm! 💙
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Next week, Chef Chaze is taking our guests on a tour of Mediterranean flavours! 🇫🇷 🇮🇹 🇬🇷 And behind this menu is a thoughtful community partnership that deserves a shout-out.
The team at Wholesale Club Kingston follow our weekly menus on our website and social media. Every week, they donate groceries based on what Chef Chaze is planning to prepare. How amazing is that?
Chef Chaze is continually wowed by their thoughtfulness—and very thankful. Having a team pay attention to what we need makes a real difference when preparing breakfast and lunch for our guests.
Thank you, everyone. Wholesale Club Your generosity is a wonderful example of how businesses can help reduce food insecurity right here in our community. ❤️
Take a look at next week’s menu below, or visit
lunchbygeorge.ca/our-food/#menu
📍 Wellington Street near Johnson Street
🍳 Breakfast: 9:00–10:30 a.m.
🍽️ Lunch: 12:00–1:00 p.m.
Monday through Friday
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