Supporting Community Wellness
Through Food Safety, Education, and Inclusion
Helping individuals and families across Newfoundland and Labrador access wellness resources, food education, and inclusive community initiatives.
Kibati Community Support
Kibati Community Support Inc. is a community-focused non-profit organisation in St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador. For many years, we have supported immigrants and newcomers—especially those of African descent—as they settle, access essential resources, and build meaningful careers in the food and agriculture sector.
Since 2013, our founder and volunteers have supported immigrants with transportation, accommodation, employment guidance, and access to essential training.
Through partnerships with certified food safety proffesionals, local farmers, and community organisations, we support food education, food security initiatives, entrepreneurship, farming empowerment and commuinity wellness programs across Newfoundland and Labrador.
Why We Exist
Many newcomers and families arrive with valuable skills, experience and cultural knowledge but often face challenges acecessing community support, food education, wellness resources, trainning opportunities, and local networks.
Kibati Community Kibati Community Support exists to help bridge these gaps through inclusive community initiatives, food wellness and safety education, culturally informed support, and programs that promote confidence, connection, and long-term community growth across Newfoundland and Labrador.
Our Mission
To support newcomers, families, and vulnerable communities through food safety and wellness education, food security initiatives, community partnerships, and programs that promote inclusion, self-sufficiency, skills development, and long-term community growth across Newfoundland and Labrador.
Our Vision
A province where individuals and families can confidently build healthy, connected, and sustainable lives through access to community support, food education, wellness resources, and meaningful opportunities.
For over eight years, Kibati Community Support has supported newcomer families during the Christmas and New Year season through the distribution of staple food items and community support initiatives. This volunteer-driven initiative helps reduce financial pressure during the holidays while promoting dignity, inclusion, and community connection for families across Newfoundland and Labrador.
Our Programmes
Food Safety Training Access
We partner with certified food safety trainers and community organisations to help newcomers and community members access food safety education, certification programs, and essential workplace training opportunities.
Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) & Farming Orientation
We organise orientation sessions that introduce newcomers and community members to local farming practices, GAP standards, food systems, and agricultural opportunities across Newfoundland and Labrador.
Food Entrepreneurship & Community Growth
We support small food entrepreneurs and community members by sharing information about food safety education, funding opportunities, agricultural programs, business development resources, and community initiatives that support sustainable growth.
Career & Labour Market Connections
We help connect individuals with local employers, farmers, food businesses, and community networks that support employment, entrepreneurship, skills development, and long-term community integration.
Get Involved
Volunteer With Us
We welcome support for our food deliveries, training events, and community outreach.
Partner With Us
We are open to mutually beneficial collaborations with farmers, food businesses, training organisations, and community groups.