Though Santropol Roulant is well known for meal deliveries by bicycle, two of our routes require car transportation. We are so grateful to our dedicated and supportive volunteer drivers who keep our client-members in Cote-des-Neiges and NDG well fed and well connected to our community all year long. Right now we are in special need of some extra volunteer drivers to …
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Intergenerational Sugar Shack Outing
Join us for our annual intergenerational maple syrup feast during the day on the 21st of April at Érablière Charbonneau. There will be laughs, fresh air, and (hopefully) gorgeous sunshine to share just 45 minutes South of Montreal. We’re looking for volunteer support in the two following areas: Meals-on-wheels clients joining us for the event will be paired with a volunteer …
Research project: Looking for volunteers
Calling all volunteers: Are you excited about research? Do you want to build your interviewing skills? The Roulant is looking for volunteers to carry out standardized interviews with clients of our meals-on-wheels service, to measure their level of food security. If you are available in the months of April-May and are excited about contributing to this project, please contact Kateri, the Director …
2016 AGM: OFFICIAL INVITATION!
The Annual General Meeting (AGM) this year will take place on Thursday March 31, 2016, starting at 5:15pm, and you are all invited! Don’t miss the most important governance event of the year! Here is your Official Invitation! Also, take a look at the Meeting’s Agenda. The AGM is much more than an annual discussion about our hopes and dreams, …
News from your friendly neighbourhood MOW
As you may already know, the Roulant prepares and delivers 100 meals per day to folks living with a loss of autonomy. But what exactly does that entail, and how can we ensure that each person receives a meal that they can actually eat and enjoy? We asked Kateri, our Meals-on-Wheels Director: How does the Meals-on-Wheels (MOW) program respond to …
A Holiday Thank You
Volunteers, donors, clients and friends, we were truly touched by your generosity, kind gestures and gratitude this holiday season! Over Christmas and New Years, you didn’t skip a beat dear volunteers, as you poured through our doors, serving up turkey dinner and tourtière, and delivering good food and cheer to clients who were eagerly awaiting a special holiday meal. Your …
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A Look Inside the 2016 Meals-on-Wheels Calendar
(Calendar pdf below) The 2016 meals-on-wheels calendar has arrived! Each year, we re-vamp our menu, based of survey feedback from clients, vegetable seasonality, and inspiration from our chefs and community members. We like to try a few new recipes each year, balancing vegetarian, meat and fish dishes, and tossing in a few fresh salads during the summer months. A meal …
A Big Thank You to Our Corporate Volunteers!
Towards the end of 2015, we were fortunate to have the help of several enthusiastic and motivated corporate groups. In November, three employees from Dream came to help prepare fresh meals for our client-members. They worked as part of a crew of six volunteers to cook the meal of the day (vegetarian chili), as well as the side dishes of fruit …
Seeking Your Plastic Bags
Do you unwittingly, and unwantingly, collect plastic bags until they overflow under your sink or in your cupboards? Fret not; they can have a second and even a third life. During meal deliveries, we sometimes have to leave our fresh and delicious meals at our client’s doors, hanging in plastic bags. You see where this is going, eh? Please bring your extra plastic bags to the …
Holiday Magic: an Intergenerational Gathering
The Intergenerational Holiday Brunch Last Thursday, December 10th, we had the joy of hosting our clients, volunteers, and friends at the Roulant’s annual holiday brunch. In a room decorated with snow flake, stars, and garlands, over 120 guests participated in the most popular event that our Meals-on-Wheels program offers. The menu included lots of favorites and delights such as meat pie, turkey, home made …
A Big Thank You to our Friends From InterNations
On Tuesday Dec 8th, our friends from InterNations Montreal, an organization that helps expatriates to feel at home while abroad, held an end of year holiday party and fundraising raffle for Santropol Roulant. Not only are we fortunate to have their help with our kitchen and meal delivery shifts once per month, but their support with such third party fundraising …
Meals-on-Wheels Stories – Donate this December!
As the city is gently covered in its winter coat, we wish to share the daily reality of two meals-on-wheels clients. These two stories are examples of the many narratives that we hear each day, and highlight the impact that you can have in meeting the essential needs of those living with a loss of autonomy and in social isolation. …