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Plant Wisdom Workshops, Hosted by Diasporic Herbalism

Community Workshops, Events, Kitchen Workshops, Partners

Diasporic Herbalism presents their Plant Wisdom workshop series, a dream project led by Barbara Saldaña (she/they) and co-coordinated with Sapphire Woods (they/them). Funded by Chantiers Jeunesse, this 5-month program is built to connect folks who are at least second or third generation of immigrants, newcomers, and QTBIPOC in Tiohtià:ke/Montréal with our herbal and food traditions, despite many of us being …

Sharing the Spotlight for Food Security

News, Partners

Santropol Roulant is part of an ecosystem of organizations working collectively to create greater access to affordable, nutritious food for diverse communities, striving for food justice and social change in Montreal. When the pandemic hit, the demand for food security services skyrocketed for those in particularly vulnerable situations, including isolation, health concerns, or economic precarity… and the community sector responded. …

Thank You to our 2019 Corporate Volunteers… so far!

Agriculture, Fundraising, Meals-on-Wheels, Partners, Urban Agriculture, Volunteering - Corporate

In the first half of 2019, Santropol Roulant welcomed 9 corporate groups for fun and meaningful team-building volunteer activities. A total of 92 employees came together to give back to the community in which they live. We’d like to take a moment to thank all of our Corporate Partners for supporting food security and social inclusion in this way, and …

Thank you for your contribution in 2018

Fundraising, Partners

It’s hard to believe another year has flown by. To close off 2018, we send a very big thank you to the many partners and donors — individuals, companies, organizations, institutions and foundations — who generously contributed to food security and social inclusion through donations, grants, in-kind gifts and partnerships. We could not have done it without your immense support! As a donor or …

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New Faces and Changing Places in the Team

Catering, Communications, Partners, Staff

So much is happening at the Roulant these days! In this giant team update, join us in welcoming new members to the team, learn about other changes in the staff, and send fond farewells to a few people who have moved on to new things. Learn more about these and other members of our team on our Staff page. Thank you! …

Sourdough Bread Workshop

Community Workshops, Kitchen Workshops, Local, Partners

Join Eddy for an introductory sourdough workshop on April 26th to understand the inner workings of sourdough and learn the basic techniques of baking your own bread. When: Wednesday, April 26th at 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm Cost: $30 or pay-what-you-can (if needed, you can contribute an amount that reflects your financial situation) Sourdough is made with just flour, water and salt. Did you know that sourdough bread …

Seeds for sale in the General Store!

Agriculture, General Store, Partners, Urban Agriculture

Local organic vegetable and flower seeds are now in the Roulant’s General Store! Make your list and come on over. Once again, we are partnering with Ferme Co-operative Tourne-sol, a local organic seed producer to offer seed varieties that are well suited to our climate and urban growing conditions. Included below is a list of the varieties that will be available. …

Our summer and fall 2016 partners

Fundraising, Partners

With 2016 behind us, we’d like to give a great big thanks to all the individuals and organizations who helped us through donations, grants, in kind gifts and partnerships between July and August of 2016. Your contributions allow Santropol Roulant to pursue our mission, working to increase food security and social inclusion in Montreal. (See partners from January to March and April to June 2016.) …

A big thank you to automotive partners who keep us rolling!

Meals-on-Wheels, Partners

Thanks to the help and generosity of corporate partners, Santropol Roulant is able to accomplish key aspects of our work each and every day. For our Meals-on-Wheels service, our peri-urban farm and Farmers’ market, and our special events, we rely on two cars and a truck to be in good working order. This is made possible with the ongoing support of our friends at Montréal …