Resources
Lunch by George—Nourishing our community since 1985
For those seeking additional services, the resources listed below may be of use.
Shelters
If possible, please call ahead to make sure there is space.
In From the Cold Emergency Shelter—
540 Montreal St. Open 24/7. Adult co-ed shelter. Can accommodate pets. Phone: 613-542-6672 ext. 2.
Kingston Youth Shelter—365 Nelson St. Open 24/7. Overnight shelter for youth ages 16–24. Drop-in services are available. Phone: 613-549-4236.
Lily’s Place—333 Kingscourt Ave. Open 24/7. Shelter for families with children. Phone: 613-542-6672 ext. 3.
Veronica’s Veil—260 Brock St. Overnight men-only shelter (18 yrs +). Open daily, 9pm – 8am. January 12 – April 30, 2026. Phone: 613-548-1502.
928 CFOC-Doors of Compassion—928 Sydenham Road. Open 24/7. Adult (18 years and older) co-ed shelter that accommodates pets. 613-483-6771.
Day Services
St. Mary’s Drop-In Centre –
260 Brock St. Daytime drop-in space with services for adults (18yrs+). Open Monday–Friday from 1 to 4 p.m. Phone: 613-546-5521 ext. 3.
One Roof Youth Drop-In Daytime Services –
620 Princess St. A community hub where youth-serving agencies provide wraparound services for youth ages 16–24. 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday. Phone: 613-542-6672 ext. 4.
Street Outreach Services
Home Base Housing Street Outreach Team
Supports individuals who are experiencing homelessness across the city and want to connect to housing and community supports. Available Monday–Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Saturday–Sunday from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Phone: 613-542-6672 ext. 130.
Welcoming Streets –
Supports individuals who are experiencing homelessness in the downtown core of the city and connects individuals to housing and community supports. Available every day from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Phone: 613-583-5008.
Addiction and Mental Health Services of KFL&A (AMHS) –
It supports referred individuals who are experiencing homelessness across the city and want to engage in mental health and community support.
To make a referral, please phone: 613-544-1356.
Storage Program –
By appointment only. To access a storage service or get more details, contact Home Base Housing Street Outreach at 613-542-6672 ext. 130 or AMHS Street Outreach at 613-544-1242.
Specialized Services
Integrated Care Hub – 661 Montreal St. Support and Access Centre open every day from 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. Co-ed adult overnight rest zone that can accommodate couples and pets open every night from 8 p.m. – 9 a.m. Consumption Treatment Service open every day from 9 a.m. – 9 p.m. Phone: 613-329-6417.
Dawn House – Shelter and transitional housing for women. Phone 613-929-3440 for shelter or phone 613-545-1379 for transitional housing.
Kingston Interval House – 24/7 Crisis Line, emergency shelter and support services for women and children leaving abusive situations. Phone: 613-546-1777.
Tipi Moza – 113 Lower Union St. Housing provider with various housing programs for First Nations, Métis and Inuit. Phone: 613-547-1134 ext. 1.
Street Health – 115 Barrack St. Provides health care and substance use programs to individuals experiencing homelessness. Available Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. (closed noon – 1 p.m.) and Saturday – Sunday from 9 a.m. – noon. Phone: 613-549-1440.
Helplines
988 Suicide Crisis helpline. Call or text 24/7.
Available in French and English. Phone: 988.
Addiction and Mental Health – KFLC 24/7 Crisis Line: 613-544-4229 or 1-866-616-6005.
Housing Services
CityofKingston.ca/Housing
Prevention Diversion—A service for individuals and families who need assistance with keeping and securing housing. This service is provided by Home Base Housing, the Salvation Army, the Kingston Youth Shelter, and ISKA.
Housing First—A referred service for individuals and families who want case management support with finding, securing, and maintaining housing. This is provided by Home Base Housing and Salvation Army.
Meal Programs
Martha’s Table –
629 Princess St.: A space that offers meals and referrals to community supports. Indoor dining is available Monday–Friday from 9 – 11 a.m., noon to 2 p.m., and 3 to 5 p.m. Take-out meals are available every day from noon to 2 p.m. Meal delivery is available pending eligibility. Phone: 613-546-0320.
St. Vincent de Paul Society –
595 Bagot St. Dine-in meals Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Also provides clothing and household items.
Phone: 613-766-8432.
Lunch by George—
129 Wellington St. Take-out only breakfast, 9am to 10:30am, and lunch, 11:30am to 12:30pm, Monday to Friday.
If you have questions or feedback, please email
Homelessness@CityofKingston.ca
This information has been updated as of May 1, 2025.

Resources
Lunch By George
Nourishing our community since 1985
For those seeking additional services, the resources listed below may be of use.
Shelters
If possible, please call ahead to make sure there is space.
In From the Cold Emergency Shelter—
540 Montreal St. Open 24/7. Adult co-ed shelter. Can accommodate pets. Phone: 613-542-6672 ext. 2.
Kingston Youth Shelter—365 Nelson St. Open 24/7. Overnight shelter for youth ages 16–24. Drop-in services are available. Phone: 613-549-4236.
Lily’s Place—333 Kingscourt Ave. Open 24/7. Shelter for families with children. Phone: 613-542-6672 ext. 3.
Veronica’s Veil—260 Brock St. Overnight men-only shelter (18 yrs +). Open daily, 9pm – 8am. January 12 – April 30, 2026. Phone: 613-548-1502.
928 CFOC-Doors of Compassion—928 Sydenham Road. Open 24/7. Adult (18 years and older) co-ed shelter that accommodates pets. 613-483-6771.
Day Services
St. Mary’s Drop-In Centre –
260 Brock St. Daytime drop-in space with services for adults (18yrs+). Open Monday–Friday from 1 to 4 p.m. Phone: 613-546-5521 ext. 3.
One Roof Youth Drop-In Daytime Services –
620 Princess St. A community hub where youth-serving agencies provide wraparound services for youth ages 16–24. 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday. Phone: 613-542-6672 ext. 4.
Street Outreach Services
Home Base Housing Street Outreach Team
Supports individuals who are experiencing homelessness across the city and want to connect to housing and community supports. Available Monday–Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Saturday–Sunday from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Phone: 613-542-6672 ext. 130.
Welcoming Streets –
Supports individuals who are experiencing homelessness in the downtown core of the city and connects individuals to housing and community supports. Available every day from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Phone: 613-583-5008.
Addiction and Mental Health Services of KFL&A (AMHS) –
It supports referred individuals who are experiencing homelessness across the city and want to engage in mental health and community support.
To make a referral, please phone: 613-544-1356.
Storage Program –
By appointment only. To access a storage service or get more details, contact Home Base Housing Street Outreach at 613-542-6672 ext. 130 or AMHS Street Outreach at 613-544-1242.
Specialized Services
Integrated Care Hub – 661 Montreal St. Support and Access Centre open every day from 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. Co-ed adult overnight rest zone that can accommodate couples and pets open every night from 8 p.m. – 9 a.m. Consumption Treatment Service open every day from 9 a.m. – 9 p.m. Phone: 613-329-6417.
Dawn House – Shelter and transitional housing for women. Phone 613-929-3440 for shelter or phone 613-545-1379 for transitional housing.
Kingston Interval House – 24/7 Crisis Line, emergency shelter and support services for women and children leaving abusive situations. Phone: 613-546-1777.
Tipi Moza – 113 Lower Union St. Housing provider with various housing programs for First Nations, Métis and Inuit. Phone: 613-547-1134 ext. 1.
Street Health – 115 Barrack St. Provides health care and substance use programs to individuals experiencing homelessness. Available Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. (closed noon – 1 p.m.) and Saturday – Sunday from 9 a.m. – noon. Phone: 613-549-1440.
Helplines
988 Suicide Crisis helpline. Call or text 24/7.
Available in French and English. Phone: 988.
Addiction and Mental Health – KFLC 24/7 Crisis Line: 613-544-4229 or 1-866-616-6005.
Housing Services
CityofKingston.ca/Housing
Prevention Diversion—A service for individuals and families who need assistance with keeping and securing housing. This service is provided by Home Base Housing, the Salvation Army, the Kingston Youth Shelter, and ISKA.
Housing First—A referred service for individuals and families who want case management support with finding, securing, and maintaining housing. This is provided by Home Base Housing and Salvation Army.
Meal Programs
Martha’s Table –
629 Princess St.: A space that offers meals and referrals to community supports. Indoor dining is available Monday–Friday from 9 – 11 a.m., noon to 2 p.m., and 3 to 5 p.m. Take-out meals are available every day from noon to 2 p.m. Meal delivery is available pending eligibility. Phone: 613-546-0320.
St. Vincent de Paul Society –
595 Bagot St. Dine-in meals Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Also provides clothing and household items.
Phone: 613-766-8432.
Lunch by George—
129 Wellington St. Take-out only breakfast, 9am to 10:30am, and lunch, 11:30am to 12:30pm, Monday to Friday.
If you have questions or feedback, please email
Homelessness@CityofKingston.ca
This information has been updated as of May 1, 2025.
