We’re back for the 8th 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. Atabak, a community member and meals-on-wheels volunteer, will share with us some of his favorite simple and quick Iranian recipes using two authentic ingredients: pomegranate and saffron. When: Wednesday, January 18th …
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Year end corporate volunteers – a big THANK YOU!
The end of 2016 brought three corporate volunteering groups to help with the Roulant’s Meals-on-Wheels service. A huge thank you is in order for these groups, as well as for all the other companies who joined us in 2016 to do some Corporate Team-Building at the Roulant. In November, a gang of four co-workers from Dream came to the kitchen to help prepare …
Job Offer: Internship in Peri-Urban Farming
Calling all budding farmers, young agrarians, and those who thrive with their hands in the dirt! We are hiring two young people with some previous farming experience to spend 6 months working on our peri-urban farm in Senneville, Québec growing organic food for Santropol Roulant’s food security programs. The application deadline for this position is Monday, January 30th at 9am. The …
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Looking Back on the Holiday Brunch
Last week, 80 Meals-on-Wheels clients, volunteers and staff came together to share a warm and festive moment at the Roulant during our annual holiday brunch. Once again, the most popular event among our meals-on-wheels community was a great success! (Photos below!) Guests gathered in office, beautifully decorated by Gianhi and a handful of artistic volunteers. We were enchanted by musical …
Warm Meals & Healthy Community – Donate Today!
While the falling snow makes many of us feel nostalgic and cozy, it can mean those with limited mobility and health challenges are stuck at home. These lonely days with little or no human contact can be very hard on a meals-on-wheels client’s well-being. Thanks to you, meals-on-wheels clients can count on a daily visit from friendly volunteers. A visit …
Come help out during the holidays!
It’s the time of year when folks are the most generous and are looking for ways to get involved in their communities. It’s just as well, as this is the time when the needs of organizations such as the Roulant are at their highest. If you are looking for a way to give back over the holidays, come give us …
Gifts that give twice – now available online!
Are you seeking simple gifts that you can offer at gatherings with friends and family? Here’s an opportunity to support the Roulant with the purchase of delicious gifts that celebrate abundance and love! Launching our Online General Store The online General Store makes it even easier for you to choose an assortment of pickles, jams, sauces and books that suits …
Job offer: Director of Fundraising and Financial Vibrancy
We’re Hiring! The Director of Fundraising and Financial Vibrancy plays a unique role in maintaining and developing key relationships within the Roulant community that make all our work possible. If inspiring people to support social change is your idea of the best job ever, we look forward to meeting you! Read the document below for the full job posting. This …
Stories of Santropol Roulant – Jan
Jan, Meals on Wheels Delivery Volunteer I started delivering meals last February and have been doing so every Saturday since. I was out for a walk in the area and was intrigued by the colourful building on the corner of Roy and Coloniale. I went inside and spoke with Ben, Santropol Roulant’s volunteer coordinator who helped me sign up to …
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Holiday Brunch: Seeking Volunteers!
As Christmas approaches, we are getting ready to host our annual Holiday Brunch for our meals-on-wheels client members, and there are many opportunities for you to get involved! The event will take place on Thursday December 8th from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm, at the Roulant (111 rue Roy E.). This is by far the most popular event for our meals-on-wheels clients …
Sliding scale in the General Store
Hello volunteers! Did you know that you can now purchase the Roulant’s preserved goods from the General Store at a reduced price? We’ve implemented a sliding scale to make the Montreal-grown canned and fermented food that is sold in the General Store more accessible to volunteers on a restricted budget. This change will allow you to pay anywhere between 50% …
An evening to celebrate the end of the Montreal fruit season
Whether you’re a volunteer, pick leader, tree owner, member of a beneficiary organization or just simply interested by the collective, come celebrate the end of the Montreal fruit season with us! Les Fruits Défendus invite you to an evening of delights, music and crafts! We’ll warm up by making waffles garnished with fruit syrups and butters, enjoying delicious apples pies …