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 …
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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 …
Winter Campaign 2025: Strength in Community
What a winter campaign this has been! The call for food and social inclusion support reverberated throughout the community and into your hearts, like a bell, reaching some for the very first time, and others who recognized its familiar sound. Because of your engagement and commitment to the well-being of your community, you helped us surpass our 2025 fundraising goal …
What’s on the menu in 2026?
It’s official: the 2026 meal calendar is out! The Roulant is excited to release its annual Meals-on-Wheels calendar, which serves as a guide to the service and outlines the meals the clients will receive each month. Throughout the year, the Meals-on-Wheels team carefully gathers clients’ feedback, both day to day and through the process of a detailed survey. This invaluable …
A community feast
On December 12th, the Meals-on-Wheels team hosted a beautiful holiday event for 25 clients. As usual, the kitchen team dreamed up a multi-course festive menu, featuring cassolet, winter squash soup, and pudding chômeur. Client events are a special occasion for volunteers, staff, and clients to come together and honour those who bring us all together—the recipients of the meals. These …
2025 at the farm
It has been a peculiar year for the Roulant Farm: a small team with no seasonal staff and a singular focus on managing the construction of new inclusive and educational infrastructure. Construction of the new Agroeducational Centre began in the month of May and finishing touches will take place over the winter. We are so excited to welcome the team …
Urban Agriculture in 2025
After a beautiful season, it’s time for the urban agriculture team to take off their gardening gloves and put up their feet until the return of spring. This year’s team featured Noah, Eliana, Ashlee, myself (Frankie), Rachel and guest star/former urban agriculture manager Magali! Everyone supported the program’s mission by contributing their respective strengths and knowledge. We made a great …
Board of directors: Call for Candidates 2026
Santropol Roulant’s 2025 Annual General Meeting (AGM) will take place on Thursday, March 26th, 2026. This year, we are looking for 3 individuals to fill seats on the Board. 1 member of the existing board will be seeking re-election. We encourage you to continue reading or share this article with people in your network! You can sign up below to …
Give in your own way
A vibrant community is defined by its diverse voices, stories, and people. As a Roulanter, you consistently show up for the well-being of the Montreal community in various ways, and donations can be one of those means. Each contribution is not the same, but holds the same weight. Here are 6 types of donations that can allow you to continue …
Winter clothing donation drive for Plein Milieu
As temperatures drop, those sleeping outside are in desperate need of warm clothing and sleeping bags. In solidarity and partnership with local organization Plein Milieu, who are dedicated to serving the unhoused community, the Roulant will be supporting their winter clothing drive. You can bring donations by the Roulant for all of December to be distributed by Plein Milieu this …
Winter campaign: the gift of community
Dear friends of the Roulant, In their mid-twenties, Chris and Keith were happily working in the vibrant kitchen of Café Santropol when a pair of newspaper articles caught their attention. One highlighted that social isolation was a leading cause of malnutrition among seniors, while the other claimed that young people were increasingly disengaged from their communities. Struck by this contrast, …