On October 12th, the Roulant team hosted the Autumn Feast, a special intergenerational gathering and celebration of our community of Meals-on-Wheels clients. It was a delightful evening of laughter, delicious food, and heartfelt conversations! This event wouldn’t have been possible without the participation of our dear clients, whose smiles and camaraderie added a wonderful touch to the evening, making it …
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Invitation to the Volunteer Halloween Party
As Halloween creeps around the corner, we want to extend our deepest gratitude to all our dedicated volunteers who have helped the community throughout the year. Your hard work and commitment have truly made a difference in the lives of many, and we couldn’t be more thankful. To express our appreciation, you are invited to a Halloween Thank You Bash …
Nachos & Volunteers: A Successful 5@7
On a sunny day in mid-August, the Meals-on-Wheels team welcomed volunteers on the Roulant rooftop for a celebratory 5@7 complete with nachos and wholesome conversations. It was a beautiful opportunity for volunteers, new and old, to meet fellow members of the community. It was also Jude’s first 5@7 as a member of the team. He had lovely reflections on the …
Sunshine on your plate for the Festive Meal
As fall approaches, we want to taste warm weather, spice, and mint tea… On Friday, September 22nd, we will be serving a festive meal with Moroccan flavours to brighten your weekly meal rotation. Dear clients, make sure to get your orders in, preferably 48 hours before the date! Call us at (514) 284-9335
Our team is growing!
As we approach the high season, Magali, Adrienne and Katherine are thrilled to introduce four new agricultural recruits on both the Urban Agriculture team and the Farm team, while an existing staff member takes two steps forward as the new head of the Meals-on-Wheels team. Read on and join us in welcoming and congratulating them all! Urban Agriculture Gardens Facilitators Gracia Badibanga (top, second from …
The Roulant at the heart of change
Despite the chilly temperatures of the past few weeks, the transition to the new agricultural season has already begun for our various teams. With every new season comes recruitment at the Roulant! This year we are looking for talent that will help the Roulant’s mission flourish in three of our core programs: our kitchen, urban agriculture, and Meals-on-Wheels program. Community …
The 2023 Meal Calendar Is Now Available!
Whether you’re perusing the printed or the online version, the Roulant’s calendar is more than a simple schedule of meals. Above all, it’s a tool that gives clients decision-making power over their food so that what they are eating is in line with their dietary preferences and restrictions. It’s also a great tool for learning more about Santropol Roulant’s mission …
What’s Cooking in 2022!
Every year the Roulant releases a new meal calendar, and 2022 is no different! Sprinkled with community photos and exciting new menu items, the calendar represents change for the Meals-on-Wheels clients as much as it does for our kitchen. At the heart is the desire to improve individual food security through delicious, varied, affordable meals, and to offer engaging experiences …
Why Santropol Roulant does not have a waiting list for its Meals-on-Wheels service
Santropol Roulant will have delivered 27,000 meals in 2021. That’s the same as in 2020, its other record year. 120 Meals per Day The capacity of our Meals on Wheels service is determined by two criteria:1- the maximum number of meals we can prepare each day with our current kitchen resources = 120 meals;2- the number of clients who receive …
Fresh Ingredients All Year Long
Since 2012, the Roulant has been one of the 288 organizations supported by Moisson Montréal, the largest food bank in Quebec. The only financial exchange of this partnership is an annual share of $5 which allows the Roulant to obtain quality ingredients all year long, free of charge. As a food bank, Moisson Montréal collects donations of food and basic …
Volunteering to Deliver Meals
For her last blog post, follow Adeline taking part in a delivery shift for Santropol Roulant. I couldn’t wait to try out meal delivery with the Roulant. This is a shift that takes place in the afternoon, from approximately 2:45 p.m. to 5 p.m. As this was my first time doing the deliveries, I was asked to arrive 30 minutes …
Cooking with Adeline
This week, Adeline tells us about her experience in the kitchen preparing meals. The meal preparation takes place in the morning, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. That way the food assembly and the deliveries can be conveniently done in the afternoon. When I arrived at the Roulant, an employee greeted me and directed me to the kitchen. I met …