Nutrition and Food Services

Trying to figure out what to eat after a cancer diagnosis can be overwhelming and our dietitians can help you make safe decisions about food to ensure you are getting enough of the nutrients you need. They have the knowledge and skills to help you use food to better manage side effects of treatment and to help you to keep your body weight stable throughout your treatment.

This webpage helps individuals in the Nipissing District find registered dietitians for nutrition support, including OHIP-covered and private services. It also highlights how to access free advice from Health811 and offers a directory of local programs and services that promote healthy eating and lifestyle changes through professional guidance.

This comprehensive booklet guides individuals with cancer and their caregivers on maintaining optimal nutrition throughout treatment and recovery. It covers why eating well is essential—supporting energy levels, immunity, side‑effect management, healing, and overall strength—and emphasizes tailoring food choices using Canada’s Food Guide while accommodating symptoms like taste changes, nausea, digestion issues, weight fluctuations, special diets, and fluid needs 

Unlock Food offers six evidence-based articles on how healthy eating, physical activity, weight management, and lifestyle choices can help reduce cancer risk. 

Nutrition is a crucial component of cancer treatment, helping patients heal more quickly, strengthen their immune systems, and reduce infection risk. 

Meal Train is an online platform that helps organize meal deliveries for individuals and families in need, such as cancer patients and caregivers. It allows friends, family, and community members to sign up for specific meal dates, ensuring a steady flow of support without duplication. Users can customize dietary preferences, delivery instructions, and schedules. MealTrain Plus offers additional features for financial donations and other support needs. By streamlining meal coordination, MealTrain.com reduces stress for caregivers and ensures recipients receive consistent nourishment.

Lotsa Helping Hands is an online platform designed to coordinate support for individuals facing health challenges, including cancer patients. It provides a shared calendar where family, friends, and volunteers can sign up for tasks like meal delivery, transportation, and childcare. The platform also includes message boards for communication, photo sharing, and updates, helping to create a strong support network. By streamlining caregiving efforts, Lotsa Helping Hands reduces stress on both patients and caregivers, ensuring that essential needs are met efficiently.

CaringBridge is a free online platform that helps patients and caregivers share health updates and receive support from their community. It functions as a private social network where users can post journal entries, share photos, and receive messages of encouragement. CaringBridge also allows friends and family to coordinate help through a planner for meals, transportation, and other caregiving tasks. By simplifying communication, it reduces stress for patients and caregivers while keeping loved ones informed and connected.

Caring Village is a caregiving coordination platform designed to help families manage the care of loved ones, including cancer patients. It offers a shared dashboard with task assignments, medication tracking, document storage, and secure messaging. The platform allows caregivers to create a customized care team, ensuring that responsibilities are shared efficiently. With features like reminders, wellness journals, and emergency contacts, Caring Village simplifies caregiving, enhances communication, and provides peace of mind for families and support networks.

📍 Address: 210-180 Shirreff Avenue, North Bay

📞 Phone: 705-472-8050

📧 Email: nbaymow@von.ca

🍽 Service: Fresh & frozen meals delivered by volunteers. Some special dietary needs are accommodated.

📍 Address: 4 ON-531, Bonfield, ON

📞 Phone: 705-776-2224 or Deb: 705-497-6060

🌐 Website: www.dinnerbellbonfield.ca

🍽 Service: "Seniors" meals available. Pickup or delivery (twice weekly) for an additional fee.

📞 Phone: 705-358-0910

📧 Email: guylaine_catering@outlook.com

🍽 Service: Frozen meals and soups available. Delivery to North Bay & Sturgeon Falls for an additional fee.

📞 Phone: 705-478-9731

🌐 Website: www.orchardsfreshfoodmarket.com

🍽 Service: Fresh & frozen individual meals and meal boxes. Delivery available for an additional fee. Availability and pricing may vary.

📞 Powassan & Surrounding Area: 705-724-6028

📞 South River & Sundridge: 705-384-5835

🍽 Service: Fresh & frozen meals delivered by volunteers.

📍 Address: 100 Michaud St, Sturgeon Falls

📞 Phone: 705-753-7116

🍽 Service: Fresh meals delivered by volunteers.

📞 Phone: 705-744-5511 ext. 2258

📅 Service Days: Tuesdays & Thursdays

🍽 Service: Fresh meals delivered by volunteers.