It’s official: spring is back, and so are agricultural volunteer shifts at the Roulant! As part of the Roulant’s mission of creating a more inclusive and just food system, we call on volunteers to help cultivate the Ferme du Roulant‘s 3-acre plot of agriculturally zoned and organically certified land in Senneville. This will be the first season in which the …
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Volunteering in Urban Agriculture
It’s official: spring is back, and so are agricultural volunteer shifts at the Roulant! This is your chance to get involved in social agriculture with community impact. To kick off the season, we’re organizing a bilingual volunteer information session on Monday, April 20th at 11am with a special focus on the agricultural programs. Sign up here. You can find information …
AGM 2026 Recap
On April 26th, more than a hundred Roulant members – Meals-on-Wheels clients, representatives of partner organizations, past and present staff, volunteers, and donors – gathered together for the Annual General Meeting (AGM) to elect a new Board of Directors for 2026. The evening was also marked by an exceptional Korean-inspired meal courtesy of the kitchen team and a special announcement …
How to access the Carte Proximité
If you are a resident of the Plateau Mont-Royal and are looking for more affordable access to fresh, local food, the Carte Proximité program might be for you. The Carte Proximité, a project of Carrefour Solidaire CCA, is a food voucher program that allows participants to shop at accredited local food stores and markets that are committed to sourcing from …
Community sector strike
Following the initiative of community groups in Shawinigan, we invite you to join the “Le Communautaire à Boutte” strike, which will take place from March 23rd to April 2nd. The aim of this service strike is to put pressure on the provincial government to: These demands are directly in line with the values that drive Santropol Roulant: mutual aid, solidarity …
Community Bonds: Join the Adventure!
For more than ten years, the Ferme du Roulant has been educating and inspiring Montreal communities by providing organic agricultural and educational programs that pass on the knowledge and practices of small-scale farming. Today, Santropol Roulant is taking the next step with its agroeducational centre, which began construction in 2025 and is already 85% complete, nearly ready to welcome its first visitors. This unique space will bring together production, education, …
AGM 2026: You’re Invited!
Santropol Roulant officially and warmly invites you to this year’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) on March 26th. Every year, we host the AGM to elect our Board of Directors and to invite our community to look back at last year’s activities and see what’s to come. We can’t wait to see you and celebrate all that we’ve been able to …
AGM 2026: Presentation of Candidates
We are excited to introduce to the community 4 skilled individuals who have applied to fill the 3 open seats on the Roulant’s Board of Directors in 2026, keen to oversee its governance and further its mission. You’ll also recognize a familiar face among them: Noémie, who is standing for re-election after her initial two-year term. Below are the profiles …
Save the date for the AGM!
Santropol Roulant invites its members to share a meal together, learn about the Roulant’s 2025 activities and activities to come, and to vote for the new Board of Directors at the upcoming annual general meeting (AGM) on Thursday, March 26th, from 5:30 to 8:30 PM. Who is a Roulant member? If you’ve made a donation to Santropol Roulant, volunteered in …
Join the beekeeping collective
The Roulant Beekeeping Collective is seeking committed members to join us in caring for the rooftop hives! Prior beekeeping knowledge is strongly encouraged. Members will gain hands-on experience in urban beekeeping, sustainable practices, and hive management, and learn through collaboration with other collective members. Joining also provides the opportunity to connect with a community of like-minded beekeepers and contribute to …
A staff in rotation
After four years at the Roulant on the Fundraising & Communications team, our very own Kate is moving on. Kate will be continuing to work in food security at Second Harvest Canada, a national organization that works to redistribute food to people in need across the country. Her spreadsheet expertise, knitting advice, and the delicious baked goods and preserves she …
Protect Supports for Seniors
The Roulant invites you to read and sign the petition launched by the Pointe-Saint-Charles Community Clinic regarding home care services and their restructuring announced by the government. Background to the position statement and petition The Pointe-Saint-Charles Community Clinic first initiated a collective position statement following the announcement in November 2024 by the Minister Responsible for Seniors and Caregivers, Ms. Sonia …