Nutrition Programs and Services for Older Adults

Falls are not a normal part of aging. They can occur due to health or lifestyle factors, including nutrition and eating well. Being informed of available nutrition programs and services available in your area is important.

Stay on Your Feet has created a summary of dietitian support, community food programs, and emergency food services for certain areas in our district as part of a Nutrition Project conducted in 2019.

Mattawa

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

West Nipissing

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.

East Parry Sound

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

West Parry Sound

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

Nutritional Risk in Older Adults Infographic (French)