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, …
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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
With the launch of this year’s winter campaign, we are calling on you, Roulanters, to support the community once again and help meet the $95,000 goal. As we are gearing up for new and exciting initiatives in 2026, here are 6 ways you can show up for your community. 1. AMPLIFY YOUR SUPPORT THROUGH YOUR EMPLOYER Does your employer have …
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 …
A sendoff for seasonal staff
It’s time to bid the Roulant’s seasonal urban agriculture staff adieu as they head off for new and exciting adventures! Urban agriculture facilitators Ashlee and Eliana and urban agriculture coordinators Rachel and Magali have been hard at work gardening and implementing projects which will doubtlessly improve the Roulant gardens for years to come. Urban agriculture facilitators Ashlee and Eliana and …
Closing the farm in October
As we prepare to close the farm, many exciting things are happening in anticipation of the next agricultural season. At the community farm day on October 3rd, volunteers planted 7,500 cloves of garlic (that’s three blocks!) to harvest in July 2026. This week, staff planted 18 fruit trees that will supply the community with apples, apricots, and sour cherries for …
The farm in September & October
What’s happening on the farm? Limited garlic sales continue at the food kiosk every Friday from 4 to 6 p.m. in front of the Roulant on Terrasses Roy. We are also preparing for fall planting, which will bear fruit next year! On the horizon: planting three blocks of garlic to increase our harvest next year. We will tackle this daunting …
Calling all IT wizards
Are you an IT professional looking for an opportunity to give back to the community and share your technical skills? The Roulant is looking for experienced members to join our volunteer IT committee! We’re in need of members that can help advise the Roulant’s growth, troubleshoot issues, and lead IT projects and initiatives. If you have skills in web development, …
Get rolling at the bike shop
Community bike workshops such as Santrovélo provide tools, new and used parts, and the guidance you need to keep your bike in great shape. It is more than just a repair space, we’re a place to learn and connect with like-minded cyclists. Our volunteers walk you through repairs so you’ll feel confident doing them yourself next time. This welcoming, community …