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Needed: Washer and Dryer!

Kitchen

The kitchen team is very excited to announce the construction of a new laundry room, a dream we have had since moving to our new location! However, to make this dream come true we need your help! We are looking for a gently used conventional washer and dryer. We have a small budget to purchase these but would be even …

Holiday Volunteering at the Roulant – A Great Way to Give Back

Food, Kitchen, Meals-on-Wheels, Santropol, Volunteering - Corporate, Volunteering - Personal

The holidays are a special time when many wish to give back, and when the needs of organizations like the Roulant are the highest. At this time of year, isolated Meals-on-Wheels clients most relish Roulant meals and volunteers’ visits. If you are looking for a way to get involved in your community and give back over the holidays, come give …

Winter Catering @ The Roulant

Catering, Food, Kitchen

Did you know that the Roulant offers an affordable catering service straight from our community kitchen? Keeping in line with the Roulant’s healthy and seasonal food philosophy, our catering service offers the best of each season throughout the year. Our menu is perfect for conferences, business meetings, 5 à 7 and even your upcoming holiday events! Discover our winter menu here, featuring …

Rounding out the agricultural season with a corporate coup de main

Agriculture, Kitchen, Meals-on-Wheels, Urban Agriculture, Volunteering - Corporate

Throughout August and September, we were fortunate to have the support of ANSYS within both our Meals-on-Wheels Program and Agriculture Program. Not only did they donate financially to support our activities and services, but they helped prepare, package, deliver, and even grow the food that we serve to our clients. In total, 12 employees came to lend a hand over …

Eco stage Katimavik in Food preservation

Food Preservation, Job Postings, Kitchen

Katimavik will be offering an Eco-Stage internship hosted at Santropol Roulant in the Food Preservation Program, from September 14th until December 8th. Come work with Karine this fall to build your skills in canning, freezing, workshop organization and facilitation as well as volunteer coordination! As the Food preservation intern you’ll contribute to building food preservation skills among members of the Roulant …

Job Offer: New Kitchen Position open for a Social Entrepreneur!

Job Postings, Kitchen

Apply now to join our team of kitchen co-management super-stars! We’re looking for a confident cook or chef to lead our community members in making preserves for sale, creating beautiful catering menus, and taking our social entrepreneurship programs to the next level. The application deadline for this position is Monday, June 26th at 9:00 am. The anticipated start date is early …

Recipes from the Roulant: Vegan Chili

Kitchen, Recipes

We are happy to bring you our fourth recipe 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 from last month’s Recipes from the community workshop: Vegan chili. Recipes from our community is a series of volunteer-led cooking workshops that was launched …

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Workshop: Italian Cooking

Community Workshops, Kitchen, Kitchen Workshops

We’re back for the 10th 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. Maria and Betina, a community member and regular Meals-on-Wheels volunteer and her friend, will share with us some of their favorite Italian childhood recipes and show us just how easy and …

Recipes from the Roulant: Rhubarb cake

Catering, Kitchen, Recipes

We are happy to bring you our third recipe 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 from our spring catering menu: Rhubarb cake! Santropol Roulant is pleased to offer a catering service straight from our community kitchen. We …

Food preservation with Isabelle, as seen on TV

Food Preservation, Kitchen, Kitchen Workshops, Recipes, Video

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 …

Summer catering launch at the Roulant

Catering, Events, Food, Kitchen

The Roulant is excited to introduce our new Summer Catering Menu! We invite you to come sample the newest menu during a 5@7 tasting and community event on August 11th. More details are available on our Facebook event. Keeping in line with the Roulant’s healthy and seasonal food philosophy, our catering service now changes to offer the best of each season throughout the …

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Rue Fermier – Seeking Volunteers !

Events, Food, Kitchen, Meals-on-Wheels, Volunteering - Personal

Hello volunteers! Our community picnic event will take place July 21st and we need your help to ensure the success of this day! So come by lend a hand, then stay for the party and enjoy the activities. Volunteer tasks before July 21st Decorations (boards, banners and other fun stuff to make the street look great) Handing out flyers Food prep and …