We’re back for the 9th workshop in the series Recipes from our community, where we invite the members of our community of all ages to share their recipes and culinary successes. Maud, a community member, will share with us some of her favorite simple and quick vegan- and gluten-free recipes. Although she considers herself more of an omnivore, Maud will share with …
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Recipes from the Roulant: Gnocchi
We are happy to bring you our second in the new series Recipes from the Roulant! These monthly recipes allow you to get to know the different kitchen-related activities of our organization. In this post, we share with you a recipe that was prepared at this month’s volunteer workshop: Gnocchi. Try it at home and let us know what you think! These free monthly …
Les Fruits Défendus is recruiting new core members
Note: The deadline to submit your candidacy is not February 24th! Over the years, word about Les Fruits Défendus has spread, and more and more members of the community are becoming interested in taking part in our initiative. As a testament to the appeal of our cause, our network has grown to over 300 trees and more than 250 active …
Food preservation with Isabelle, as seen on TV
Food preservation can be easy and fun! Watch Isabelle, our Food Preservation Coordinator, as she leads a canning and sauerkraut making segment on Curieux Bégin. She shares two of her favourite easy recipes rose and cardamom apple slices and turmeric sauerkraut. The show also covers canned terrine and meatball making in a pressure canner, so it’s great for water bath canners …
2017 Board of Directors: Calling all Candidates!
Are you a member of the Roulant? Would you like to further your involvement in the Roulant as an administrator and join the Board of Directors? Submit your application to run for election at our next Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Thursday March 30, 2017! During the AGM, members of the Roulant – that is, anyone who has been a …
The 2017 meals-on-wheels calendar is here!
We are excited to share the 2017 meals-on-wheels calendar with you! The calendar is a great tool for clients to make informed dietary choices, as they can order the meals that best respond to their taste and needs. It provides them with the daily meal listing for the entire year, with the aim of reinforcing their autonomy. Planning a year’s worth …
Food accessibility survey
Since starting our Senneville farm in 2012, we have invested a lot of effort in working towards a food system that is healthy, just, and sustainable, while ensuring that the farm produce remains accessible to all regardless of socioeconomic status, level of mobility, or degree of autonomy. To help us work towards this goal, our Market Development Coordinator, Camila, invites …
Recipes from the Roulant: Orzo with Kale, Chickpeas, Lemon, and Feta
We are happy to bring you “Recipes from the Roulant,” a monthly recipe post that allows you to get to know the different kitchen-related activities of our organization. In this first post, we share a new addition to our meals-on-wheels menu this year: Orzo with kale, chickpeas, lemon and feta. This recipe is served to meals-on-wheels clients as a side dish to accompany a delicious …
Our summer and fall 2016 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.) …
Dilly carrots – Preserve of the month!
To kick off 2017 in a tasty fashion, we’re introducing a preserve of the month to get you even more excited about food preservation! Each month, we will offer a different preserve at a special price, and share the recipe for you to make it at home. How does the preserve of the month work? On the first Wednesday of each month, we will announce …
A big thank you to automotive partners who keep us rolling!
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 …
Job offer: Urban Agriculture Manager
Are you looking to contribute your energy, knowledge and passion to building an inclusive and accessible local food movement? Do you like finding innovative ways to engage people in agriculture-based learning? We want to meet you! We are hiring a full-time Urban Agriculture Manager to lead our downtown agriculture program, cultivating our rooftop garden, terrasse and container gardens on the …