Santropol Roulant officially and warmly invites you to this year’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) on March 26th. Every year, we host the AGM to elect our Board of Directors and to invite our community to look back at last year’s activities and see what’s to come. We can’t wait to see you and celebrate all that we’ve been able to …
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AGM 2026: Presentation of Candidates
We are excited to introduce to the community 4 skilled individuals who have applied to fill the 3 open seats on the Roulant’s Board of Directors in 2026, keen to oversee its governance and further its mission. You’ll also recognize a familiar face among them: Noémie, who is standing for re-election after her initial two-year term. Below are the profiles …
Save the date for the AGM!
Santropol Roulant invites its members to share a meal together, learn about the Roulant’s 2025 activities and activities to come, and to vote for the new Board of Directors at the upcoming annual general meeting (AGM) on Thursday, March 26th, from 5:30 to 8:30 PM. Who is a Roulant member? If you’ve made a donation to Santropol Roulant, volunteered in …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …