There are many healthy food options in Kingston, NY. From many healthy choices at a large grocery store to directly from the soil at one of our farms. Costs range from high end restaurants to free at food pantries.
Google Map of Healthy Foods
List of Healthy Food Options
Farms, Farmer’s Markets and CSAs
Seed Song Farm
Seed Song Farm produces sustainably-grown vegetables, herbs, berries, flowers, and forest products, available through CSA shares (weekly pickup of fresh produce at the farm) and local farmers’ markets.
Creek Iversen, Farmer & Director
Email: info@seedsongfarm.org
Phone: (845) 902-8154
Farm Location/Physical Address: 160 Esopus Ave, Kingston, NY 12401
www.seedsongfarm.org
South Pine Street City Farm
OPEN FROM 3 TO 7 PM ON MONDAYS, WEDNESDAYS, AND FRIDAYS; and the same days but from 3 TO 6 throughout October and early November. Farm-stand will remain open through November 3rd, 2017, possibly for a week or two longer if weather permits.
Kingston YMCA Farm Project
They accept all kinds of payment: SNAP, WIC, FMNP, cash, checks, and debit cards. We strive to keep the prices low and we will always work with you if cost is a barrier.
Farm Stand at YMCA
Thursday, June 1 – October 26, 3:30-6
507 Broadway (around the back of the building)
Mobile Market
Tuesdays, June 13-September 12
3-4:00 at Health Alliance
Alternating weeks at the Broadway Campus and Mary’s Avenue Campus. At the Broadway Campus, we are set up just inside the Emergency Room entrance, across from City Hall’s side entrance. At Mary’s Avenue, we are set up outside of the main entrance.
4:30-6 Kingston Public Library
In the parking lot near the entrance.
Kingston Farmer’s Market
SNAP, WIC, FMNP and Fresh Connect accepted
OUTDOOR MARKET 2018
EVERY SATURDAY, 9am – 2pm
May 12 thru November 17Wall St, between John St and Main St in front of the Old Dutch Church
WINTER MARKET 2017-18
EVERY OTHER SATURDAY, 10am – 2pm
December 2 + 16 + 30 • January 13 + 27 • February 10 + 24 • March 10 + 24 • April 7 + 21
Inside the Old Dutch Church, 272 Wall Street, Kingston NY
Wall Street, Kingston
info@kingstonfarmersmarket.org
kingstonfarmersmarket.org
Hearty Roots Community Farm CSA Pickup
In return, our community supports the farm, by becoming members of our CSA. We hope you will join us!
Kingston (Hudson River Maritime Museum, 50 Rondout Landing, Kingston, NY) on Wednesdays 5pm – 7pm
Flexible pick-up locations and days also available.
Discounts may be available to those who are unable to pay the full price of a share; if you receive SNAP or WIC benefits, you can get a discounted vegetable share, and you can also choose to pay with your SNAP benefits if you’d like. Contact us to work out the details.
(518) 537-FARM (3276)
www.heartyroots.com/csa/hudson-valley-csa/
Field Goods
info@field-goods.com | 888-887-3848
Food Stores
Hannaford Supermarkets
Large supermarkets that accepts SNAP and WIC.
SUPERMARKET & PHARMACY
100 Plaza Road, Kingston, NY 12401
Store phone: 845-339-7480
Pharmacy phone: 845-339-7483
Connections to public transit. Future connection to Linear Park and Greenline trail.
SUPERMARKET & PHARMACY
1261 Ulster Ave, Kingston, NY 12401
Store phone: 845-339-7480
Pharmacy phone: 845-339-7483
Mother Earth’s Storehouse
300 Kings Mall Ct, Kingston, NY 12401
(845) 336-5541
Ok 595 Mini Market Corporation
595 Broadway, Kingston, NY 12401
(845) 331-2406
ShopRite of Kingston
801 Miron Lane, Kingston, NY 12401
(845) 336-7800
Walmart Supercenter
601 Frank Stottile Blvd, Kingston, NY 12401
(845) 336-4159
Aldi
767-795 E Chester St, Kingston, NY 12401
(855) 955-2534
Target
1300 Ulster Ave
Kingston, NY – 12401
Phone Number: (845)336-2045
Kingston Natural Foods Buying Co-op
KNF Buying Co-op is a group of individuals who combine their buying power to buy in bulk from wholesalers, farmers, and members of the local community. Members of the co-op share the work and expenses involved in acquiring and distributing the food to their group. The Pick-up location is at Community Action, 70 Lindsley Avenue, Kingston 12401.
Food Pantries, Soup Kitchens and Emergency Food
Bread of Life Food Pantry
Lake Katrine 12449
Contact Phone
845-339-4019
Hours of Operation
1st & 3rd Fri 12-2 pm; Sun 12:30-2 pm
St Josephs Social Ministry Food Pantry
Contact Phone
845-338-7121
Hours of Operation
M&T 11-2 W 10-12
Pointe of Praise Food Pantry
Kingston 12401
Contact Phone
845-339-4615
Hours of Operation
Saturdays 11am-12:30pm
Ulster Community Action Kingston Food Pantry
70 Lindsley Avenue
Kingston 12401
Contact Phone
845-338-8750 x105
Hours of Operation
M-F 9AM-4PM
- Food Pantry:
- M-F, 9am-4pm
- Add Farm Stand info:
- 10am-1pm, the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays
- Mass Distribution of Food
- 1pm, certain Tuesdays and Fridays. Call or see website for dates.
New Central Baptist Church Food Pantry
Kingston 12401
Contact Phone
845-338-0589
Hours of Operation
M 11-1PM
Heavenbound Food Pantry
Kingston 12401
Contact Phone
845-616-3211
Hours of Operation
2d & 4th Thurs 4:30-6:30 pm
Angel Food East, Inc.
Angel food East was founded in 1992 to provide hot, home-delivered meals, 5 days a week to people living with HIV+/AIDS. Over the last few years we have expanded our mission to include elderly and chronically ill persons who are essentially home-bound.
207 Albany Ave.
Kingston, NY 12401
Phone: 845-331-6538
Please Note: Deliveries Only, Monday-Friday
Church of the Holy Cross
Kingston 12401
Contact Phone
845-331-6796
Hours of Operation
Every fourth Sun
Catholic Charities Food Pantry
Kingston 12401
Contact Phone
845-340-9170 x105
Hours of Operation
T & F 1-4 pm
Salvation Army Kingston Food Pantry
35 Cedar Street
Kingston 12401
Contact Phone
845-331-1803 x6
Hours of Operation
M 9-12 T 9-12 & 4-7 W 9-12 &1-3 Th 9-12 & 1-4 Fri 9-12 & 1-3
Caring Hands Soup Kitchen
Kingston 12401
Contact Phone
845-331-7188
Hours of Operation
M-F 7:30-9am & 12-1pm
Soup Kitchen: A hot lunch is provided M-F
Food Pantry: Open M-F 11:30
People’s Place
17 St . James Street, Kingston, NY
Open Monday-Friday 10AM-1PM
Wednesday from 5:30PM-7:30PM
director@peoplesplacekingston.org
Happy to Help Food Pantry
Kingston 12401
Contact Phone
845-532-6787
Hours of Operation
Sun 1-3 pm
Heart Street Food Pantry
254 washington avenue
Kingston, 12401
Contact Phone
845 399-7891
Hours of Operation
Sun-Sat 8-4 pm
Food and Nutrition Resources
USDA’s MyPlate
Cornell Cooperative Extension Ulster County
CCEUC offers nutrition education to the public through two programs. Both programs work to help participants make healthy lifestyle choices, by planning nutritious meals, stretching their food dollars and encouraging more physical activity.
Eat Smart New York (ESNY) is FREE to all individuals who qualify for, and/or receive benefits through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
Expanded Food & Nutritional Education Program (EFNEP) is designed to assist limited resource audiences; families working to make ends meet.
Good and Cheap Cook Book
(FREE PDF) Good and Cheap is a gorgeous cookbook for people with limited income, particularly on a $4/day food stamps budget. The PDF is free (ahora en Español!) and has been downloaded over 1,000,000 times.
ShopRite Retail Registered Dietitian
Meet Jenna, your nutrition expert at the ShopRite of Kingston. Jenna is a registered dietitian who can help you accomplish your health goals and discover new foods for better eating. Jenna provides complimentary nutrition services both in-store and in the community. She provides free nutritional counseling, store tours, and in-store classes and events. She also presents on nutritional topics, and hosts nutrition workshops within the community. Find her calendar on at ShopRite.com! Her contact information is at 845-332-9920 and jenna.guadagna@wakefern.com.
Jenna.guadagna@wakefern.com, 336-7800
Summer Meals
Free Summer Meals for kids 18 and under are available at select locations around Kingston during the summer.
Restaurants