Nutrition Programs and Services for Older Adults

To print this information, see Nutrition Programs & Services in Mattawa. Also available in French.

Dietitian Support

Mattawa Family Health Team Dietitian:

705-744-6000
Location: 217 Turcotte Park Rd., Mattawa
Provides nutrition therapy and support with managing many conditions, covered by OHIP

Health811:

811 (TTY: 1-866-797-0007)

Previously Telehealth 24/7 phone and online service; get health advice from a professional or find health services or information.

NE LHIN Home and Community Care:

705-310-2222
Support for clients who are home bound, covered by OHIP

Shoppers Drug Mart Online Dietitian Services:

1-844-668-6012
Online: Search for Shoppers Drug Mart dietitian services
Telephone appointment for a variety of program options, for a fee

Emergency Food Services

Mattawa and Area Food Bank:

705-744-6706
Location: 454 Hurdman St., Mattawa
Contact for details

Community Food Programs

Meals on Wheels:

705-744-5511 ext 2258
Location: 217 Turcotte Park Rd., Mattawa
Hot meal delivery or pick up twice per week, for a fee

Mattawa Community Garden:

705-744-6000
Location: 217 Turcotte Park Rd., Mattawa
Provides a space for people to garden, access fresh produce, and connect with others.
Drop-in sessions Wednesdays from 2-4 pm during the gardening season, no cost, registration required.

Mattawa Family Health Team Nutrition Workshops:

705-744-6000
Location: 271 Turcotte Park Rd., Mattawa
Offered seasonally on topics such as developing healthy eating habits, and diabetes, covered by OHIP

To print this information, see Nutrition Programs & Services in West Nipissing. Also available in French.

Dietitian Support

West Nipissing General Hospital, Outpatient Nutrition Counseling Service:

705-753-3100 ext 273
Location: 725, Coursol Rd., Sturgeon Falls

Health professional referral is preferred, however, self-referrals will be accepted. Provides one-on-one counseling with outpatient dietitian. Client must reside in West Nipissing. OHIP coverage.

West Nipissing Community Health Centre:

705-753-0151
Location: 68 Michaud St., Sturgeon Falls

Must be a registered client and a resident of West Nipissing. Provides one-on-one counseling and nutritional assessments. OHIP coverage.

West Nipissing Family Health Team:

705-753-5775
186 Main St., Sturgeon Falls

Must be a registered client with the Family Health Team. Can self-refer. Provides one-on-one counseling with outpatient dietitian. OHIP coverage.

Health811 (previously Telehealth Ontario):

8-1-1
Online: health811.ontario.ca

Telephone or online support, covered by OHIP.

Ontario Health atHome - North East:

310-2222 (no area code)

Support for clients who are homebound, covered by OHIP.

Shoppers Drug Mart Online Dietitian Services:

1-844-668-6012

Online: Search for Shoppers Drug Mart dietitian services. Telephone appointment for a variety of program options, for a fee.

Community Food Programs

Meals on Wheels

705-753-7116

Hot meals delivered by volunteers who provide regular social contact and a security check to eligible people. Fee for service applies.

Emergency Food Services

West Nipissing Food Bank

705-840-8680
Location: 109 Third St., Sturgeon Falls

Open from 9 a.m. until noon every first and third Wednesday of the month.

To print this information, see Nutrition Programs & Services in East Parry Sound (including Huntsville).

Dietitian Support

Health811:

811 (TTY: 1-866-797-0007)
Previously Telehealth 24/7 phone and online service; get health advice from a professional or find health services or information.

NE LHIN Home and Community Care:

705-310-2222
Support for clients who are homebound, covered by OHIP

Diabetes Education Centre Muskoka Algonquin:

705-789-2311 ext 2312
Location: 150 Huston St, Burk's Falls & 3-100 Frank Miller Dr., Huntsville (Howland building)
Support for clients with prediabetes and diabetes, covered by OHIP.

North Muskoka Nurse Practitioner Led Clinic:

705-224-6752
Location: 5 Centre St., Huntsville
One-on-one nutrition counseling
Referral from Nurse Practitioner required, OHIP covered

Muskoka Algonquin Health Care:

705-789-2311, ext. 2253
Location: 100 Frank Miller Dr., Huntsville
One-on-one nutrition counseling, Doctor Referral required, OHIP covered

Shoppers Drug Mart Online Dietitian Services:

1-844-668-6012
Online: Search for Shoppers Drug Mart dietitian services
Telephone appointment for a variety of program options, for a fee

Grocery Delivery

Zip Taxi & Delivery:

705-571-9479
Grocery delivery service for Burk’s Falls and area Services South River to Novar

Community Food Programs

South River Community Garden:

705-386-2573
Location: 63 Marie St., South River
Contact for details

Sundridge Community Learning Garden:

705-316-0010
Location: 140 Main St., Sundridge
Focus on producing vegetables and herbs using sustainable and accessible methods

CSS Hot & Frozen Meals:

1-888-521-0000
Location: 8 King St., Powassan, multiple locations
Hot and frozen meals pick up or delivery, for a fee

Meals on Wheels:

705-789-2311 Ext. 2211
Location: 100 Frank Miller Dr., Huntsville
Hot meal delivery, for a fee

Emergency Food Services

Burk's Falls and District Food Bank:

705-380-4669
Location: 150 Huston St., Burk's Falls
Contact for details

Good Happenings Food Bank:

705-386-2615
Location: Hunter St. S., South River
Contact for details

Sundridge Food Bank:

705-746-5391 ext. 225
Location: 78 Ontario St., Sundridge
Contact for details

The Table Food Bank:

705-774-9111
Location: 9 Hanes St., Huntsville
Contact for details

To print this information, see Nutrition Programs & Services in West Parry Sound.

Dietitian Support

Health811:

811 (TTY: 1-866-797-0007)
Previously Telehealth 24/7 phone and online service; get health advice from a professional or find health services or information.

NE LHIN Home and Community Care:

705-310-2222
Support for clients who are homebound, covered by OHIP

Diabetes Education Centre:

705-746-5461
Location: 6 Albert St., Parry Sound
Support for clients with prediabetes and diabetes, covered by OHIP

Shoppers Drug Mart Online Dietitian Services:

1-844-668-6012
Online: Search for Shoppers Drug Mart dietitian services
Telephone appointment for a variety of program options, for a fee

Grocery Delivery

CSS Fruit and Vegetable Bag Program:

1-800-883-0058
Seasonal fruit and vegetable delivery, for a fee

Rotary Club of Parry Sound:

705-346-4424
Email: rotaryclubofparrysound@gmail.com
Partnered with Sobey’s to provide shopping and home delivery of groceries, for a fee

Community Food Programs

Mary Street Kitchen:

705-746-1865
Location: 24 Mary St., Parry Sound
Kitchen Club, free of charge

Harvest Share Community Dinner:

705-774-9111
Location: 24 Mary St., Parry Sound
3 course dinner, by donation ($2)

CSS Meals on Wheels:

1-800-883-0058
Location: 21 Belvedere Ave., Parry Sound
Hot and frozen meals, for a fee

Parry Sound Community Garden

Contact: GClayton@clps.ca
Location: 7 Gardens in the Town of Parry Sound
Provides a space for people to garden and donate portion of produce to people in need, registration required

Emergency Food Services

Harvest Share:

705-774-9111
Location: 24 Mary St., Parry Sound
Contact for details

Salvation Army Food Bank:

705-746-5391 ext. 225
Location: 61 Gibson St., Parry Sound
Contact for details