Looking for a way to give back over the holidays? Come give us a hand in the kitchen or on deliveries throughout December and early January. No matter if you’re available for just one day or several, we would love to have you! Ask us about family volunteering for meal deliveries too! As a reminder, the meals-on-wheels schedule runs from …
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Welcome Jeremie!
We’re delighted to announce that Jeremie will start this week as Santropol Roulant’s Kitchen Co-Manager with a focus on the Meals-on-Wheels program. You may have already met Jeremie at the Roulant while he was sharing his skills as an urban farmer, a dedicated meals-on-wheels volunteer or a welcoming workshop facilitator. Now you’ll find him in the kitchen, preparing delicious and …
We’ve Got Your Holiday Gifts
Looking for holiday gifts that reflect your love for food and community? We’ve got ’em! Thank a dinner host with a big shiny jar of tomato sauce and a Roulant apron! Looking for a party favor? Why not bring some delicious salsa made from organic Montreal-grown veggies to the party! Does your cheese platter need some apple butter? It’s all in the …
Cycling Enthusiasts Unite!
SantroVélo is excited to announce the launch party for the 5th annual bike mechanic calendar! There will be live music by the Brass Mob and a burlesque show, with 2015 calendars and postcards for sale. For those who don’t know, every year Montreal bike mechanics from various community bike shops around the city create a calendar as a fundraising initiative. The calendar …
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 …
Volunteer Appreciation Party!
Every day in every way Santropol Roulant volunteers make our programs run. In the kitchen, out on delivery, in the bike shop, or in the thick of our gardens: everything that the Roulant does happens thanks to your efforts. With the change of season, we want to thank you for all that you’ve done in 2014! When: Thursday, December 18th, …
A Trivia Triumph!
Huge thanks to all who came out for a fun night of skill testing questions and fun(d)raising at our 3rd and final Trivia Night of 2014! Our quiz masters Mark & Alex hosted a record breaking 10 teams, who helped raise nearly $900 for the Roulant. Congratulations to the evening’s winners! 1st place – Nicolas Cage 2nd place – Quizlamic State 3rd …
Shop at the Roulant Holiday Fair!
Do you love local, handmade gifts as much as we do? We thought so! Come on down to the Roulant on and check out potential holiday gifts while nibbling on Roulant-made gingerbread cookies. You can also have a cup of tea made from the herbs we harvested from our urban agriculture gardens! What: Mama-made biscotti, cycling enthusiasts tees, ceramics, ornaments, jewelry, …
That’s Right, Trivia Night! – postponed to June 5th!
Is your trivial knowledge not proving to be the ideal conversation-starter you had hoped it to be? Come share your frivolous fun facts and put them to good use! What: The Roulant is hosting our 2nd Trivia Night of 2014! When: Thursday June 5th from 7:30 to 9:30pm (doors open at 7:00) Where: Santropol Roulant Cost: $10/person, teams of max …
A look back at the holidays
As lights are being taken down and trees carried to curbs, we’re turning our focus toward the exciting year ahead. But before we step fully into 2013, we’d like to take a minute to revisit the wonderful holiday season that we just enjoyed at the Roulant. The festivities began with record-breaking attendance at our annual client holiday brunch in mid-December. …
A Case for Support
We’ve been busy at work putting together our latest case for support, which we’re quite proud to present it to you here as well as over on our publications page. We’re always happy to hear your thoughts (after all, they help us improve the Roulant), so we invite you to read through and leave us your feedback in the comments. …
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Our Initial Thoughts on the Montreal Urban Ag Consultation Report
Montreal – The Montreal Office of Public Consultation (OCPM) released this week its report on the State of Urban Agriculture in Montreal. This report is the culmination of a massive mobilization effort through which more than 29 000 montrealers signed a petition calling on the City to hold a public consultation on the said subject. Santropol Roulant applauds this great …