Come help out at our annual intergenerational sugar shack outing! Join staff, volunteers and meals-on-wheels clients on Thursday, April 27th for this maple syrup feast at Érablière Charbonneau, located just 45 minutes south of Montreal. There will be lots of laughter, fresh air, and (hopefully) gorgeous sunshine to enjoy together. To make this event possible, we’re seeking volunteer support in the following areas: Client buddies: Each of …
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New Faces at the Roulant
You may have noticed a few new faces in the office lately. We are happy to welcome Samuel, Bahara and Tanya to our team, and send our warmest farewells and biggest thanks to those leaving these positions to embark on new adventures. Fundraising Tanya D’Amours joins us in the newly renamed position of Director of Fundraising and Financial Vibrancy. She brings …
The 2017 meals-on-wheels calendar is here!
We are excited to share the 2017 meals-on-wheels calendar with you! The calendar is a great tool for clients to make informed dietary choices, as they can order the meals that best respond to their taste and needs. It provides them with the daily meal listing for the entire year, with the aim of reinforcing their autonomy. Planning a year’s worth …
Recipes from the Roulant: Orzo with Kale, Chickpeas, Lemon, and Feta
We are happy to bring you “Recipes from the Roulant,” a monthly recipe post that allows you to get to know the different kitchen-related activities of our organization. In this first post, we share a new addition to our meals-on-wheels menu this year: Orzo with kale, chickpeas, lemon and feta. This recipe is served to meals-on-wheels clients as a side dish to accompany a delicious …
A big thank you to automotive partners who keep us rolling!
Thanks to the help and generosity of corporate partners, Santropol Roulant is able to accomplish key aspects of our work each and every day. For our Meals-on-Wheels service, our peri-urban farm and Farmers’ market, and our special events, we rely on two cars and a truck to be in good working order. This is made possible with the ongoing support of our friends at Montréal …
Thanks for your generosity this holiday!
Once again this holiday season, volunteers, donors, clients and friends of the Roulant demonstrated such incredible dedication and generosity at a time when community is needed most. Thank you so much for ensuring that this season was great a success! Holiday volunteering New and familiar faces worked together to prepare and deliver delicious meals to clients throughout the busiest time of year. To all …
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 …
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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 …
Job Offer: Meals-On-Wheels Coordination Internship – Deadline Extended
**Deadline extended** Here’s a chance to work with our client members and volunteers, learn about the daily operations of our Meals-on-Wheels (MoW) program, and participate in our collaborative management structure. The MoW internship is an enriching way to spend 6 months at the Roulant! Read the document below for the full job posting. Please note that to apply for this position …
A cozy gathering: 2016 fall community lunch
Earlier in September, the Santropol Roulant team hosted a fall community lunch for our clients and volunteers. The event was a wonderful opportunity for generations connect and share. The kitchen team prepared a delicious apple-themed menu; Louis and Wilfred provided soothing musical accompaniment. It was a very lovely occasion, complete with flowers from the farm, great conversation, and lots of apples! Thank you to all …