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 …
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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 …
A kitchen team in rotation
Many staff changes will be happening in the kitchen in the coming weeks, as members of staff embark on new and exciting adventures. First, please join the Roulant team in congratulating kitchen manager Katherine, who will be going on maternity leave this October! In Katherine’s absence, kitchen coordinator JJ will be taking on the role of Acting Kitchen Manager. The …
Abracadabra! Another successful Rue Fermier!
On Thursday, July 17th, Santropol Roulant celebrated 30 years of magic at its annual open house/block party, Rue Fermier. Although it rained, the party did not stop; Santropol Roulant brought everything indoors and transformed the Roulant into a fair. To kick things off with a bang, brass band La Fanfare d’Occasion led a lively musical procession through the Roulant, ending …
The farm in August & September
What’s happening on the farm? Despite the heat waves and drought, the garlic harvest went great and this years’ bulbs are looking beautiful. A limited amount of garlic from urban agriculture and the farm will be available at our weekly kiosque alimentaire on Friday, August 29th. Please not that online and bulk garlic orders will not be offered this year, …