Every year, when it comes time to get our hands dirty in the soil, we take stock of our inventory of gardening gloves, rubber hoses, watering cans and pruning shears to see what needs to be replaced. We are seeking donations of the following supplies to help us maintain our urban and peri-urban agricultural sites: new or used gardening gloves …
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100 Mile Meal 2017
On June 11th, join us for a gourmet feast featuring ingredients grown within a 100 mile radius of Montreal! This fabulous fundraising dinner will be prepared using veggies from the Roulant farm, in collaboration with chef Étienne Huot of La Récolte. Come celebrate the start of the growing season and support the Roulant community. When: Sunday, June 11th 2017 from 6:00 – 9:00 pm Where: …
Job Offer: Meals-On-Wheels Coordination Internship
Here’s a chance to work with our client members and volunteers, learn about the daily operations of our Meals-on-Wheels (MoW) program, and participate in our collaborative management structure. The MoW internship is an enriching way to spend 6 months at the Roulant! Read the document below for the full job posting. Please note that to apply for this position you must be …
Job Offer: Market and Food Accessibility Coordinator
As part of our work towards building a healthy, just and sustainable food system, the Roulant is offering for the first time a full-time position with the goal of improving the distribution of our farm’s produce to people with limited financial means. This person will develop and promote a variety of solidarity models to increase the accessibility of our produce, …
2017 AGM: A record community turnout elects new board members
On March 30th, Santropol Roulant’s headquarters was transformed for our 2017 Annual General Assembly (AGM). In total, 169 participants filled the room, including voting members (clients, volunteers and donors) and non-voting guests, to enjoy tasty food, to review the year behind us, and to select the next Board of Directors. Special thank yous Thank you to everyone who came out and contributed to the evening’s vibrancy and success. Your invaluable …
Self-watering Container Workshop
The next event in our agriculture workshop series is a Self-watering container workshop! Come learn how to cultivate your favourite vegetables on your own rooftop, balcony or terrace. Please note that the same workshop will be offered twice, both will be bilingual. When: Saturday May 6th, from 10:30 am – 12:30 pm AND from 2:00 – 4:00 pm Where: Santropol Roulant, 111 rue Roy East Cost: Two choices are available …
2017 AGM: Everything you need to know!
The Annual General Meeting (AGM) this year will take place on Thursday March 30th, 2017. Doors open at 5:15 pm. You are all invited, of course! Don’t miss the most important governance event of the year. Here are the important documents to consult BEFORE the AGM: What is the Annual General Meeting (AGM)? Every year, we host an …
Sourdough Bread Workshop
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 …
Our 2016 Annual Report
We are excited to present to you our 2016 annual report! Learn more about the efforts, projects, and experiences lived at the Roulant last year through stories, images and statistics. Our theme for this report was Food as a Vehicle. In 2016, Santropol Roulant worked hard to feed and develop our food system. We did this by growing food for the earth, …
Intergenerational Sugar Shack Outing
Come help out at our annual intergenerational sugar shack outing! Join staff, volunteers and meals-on-wheels clients on Thursday, April 27th for this maple syrup feast at Érablière Charbonneau, located just 45 minutes south of Montreal. There will be lots of laughter, fresh air, and (hopefully) gorgeous sunshine to enjoy together. To make this event possible, we’re seeking volunteer support in the following areas: Client buddies: Each of …
Stories of Santropol Roulant – François-Xavier
For me, there’s something magical, or even spiritual about composting: it’s the wheel of reincarnations turning; the warmth of the sun that was stored in plants, freed one last time in a pile of compost as it heats up; the odour of finished compost that promises fertility for a garden… After a few deliveries and volunteer shifts in the kitchen, …
SantroVélo’s Annual Spring Bike Tune Up is Back!
On Saturday, April 29th, SantroVélo (our community bike shop) will hold its annual spring Tune-Up event. This is a great chance to fix up your bike and support the Roulant! When: Saturday, April 29th from 12:30 – 5:00 pm Where: In the alley next to the Roulant at 111 Roy East At this event, volunteer bike mechanics offer a basic check-up (brakes, shifting, bottom bracket, headset, wheel …