In the last few years the Roulant’s food preservation program has been gaining momentum and preserving surplus from the Roulant farm’s production, our two urban gardens and integrating some local urban fruit into the mix. Volunteers learn to pickle vegetables, concoct delicious sauces, spreads and jams, ferment foods and dehydrate herbs and vegetables. As an organization that strives to create …
Our History
In 1995, Santropol Roulant came to life as a budding meals-on-wheels organization connecting youth and seniors through food and intergenerational activities. Today, Santropol Roulant is still that, and so much more! Here is a glimpse into our history through key moments, projects and events over the past 21 years. …
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Prevention Measures – COVID-19
Here are the measures implemented by the Roulant, to prevent the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) and to protect the community of Santropol Roulant. Additional measures may be added without notice. Access to the Building If you have traveled or been in contact with someone who has been diagnosed with COVID-19 in the past 14 days, have a fever, …
A New Dimension of Urban Agriculture
Winter is a great moment in the year to plan the next growing season. While snow falls outside we take a moment to reflect on the highlights of the past season and where we can improve to better adapt the gardens to the needs of the community. Helped with the survey that was completed last year by many members of …
2020, Appetizing Year!
2020 promises to be an exciting year for the Roulant community. Without revealing all the surprises that the year holds, here is a sample of what awaits you. Increased accessibility: The new entrance to the Roulant, including new automatic doors, will be ready for the AGM in March, we promise! Taking the right direction: Thanks to increased accessibility, it will …
Roulant Holiday Gift Guide
Spread joy (and maybe a little jam) by making the Roulant the next stop on your holiday gift list! When you buy gifts for your loved ones from Santropol Roulant, you support our mission of ensuring food security and social inclusion for people with a loss of autonomy in Montreal. They’re gifts that give twice! GENERAL STORE The General store …
Kitchen workshop: Caribbean taste of colombia
We’re back for the 4th workshop of the year in the series Recipes from the community, where we invite members of our community of all ages to share their recipes and culinary successes. Nico is a community member who is currently working as an adult educator and community development practitioner for the Good Food Machine – a school food literacy program …
Seedling sale & urban agriculture supplies
Did you know that the month of May is all about urban agriculture? For several years now, Cultiver Montreal organizes many neighbourhood events in celebration of urban gardens. We will be participating in two of these this year: Cultiver Verdun & Cultivons Le Plateau where you can come and get everything you need to cultivate this summer, but also meet …
Kitchen workshop: Springtime cuisine
We’re back for the 4th workshop of the year in the series Recipes from our community, where we invite members of our community of all ages to share their recipes and culinary successes. Gabrielle, a community member and communications coordinator for FSC (Food Secure Canada), will share with you some of her favourite springtime recipes that will make us dream about …
Kitchen workshop: Cuisine from Spain
We’re back for the 3rd workshop of the year in the series Recipes from our community, where we invite members of our community of all ages to share their recipes and culinary successes. Marta, a community member, seasoned cook, Roulant and Robin des Bois volunteer, will share with you some of her favourite Spanish recipes that remind her of her home. …
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Workshop : LEARN HOW TO MAKE YOUR OWN SEEDLINGS
We’re launching our Urban Agriculture Workshops for 2019 with our annual seedlings workshop. Learn how to start your own seedlings indoors before the warm weather arrives. This workshop will be in-part theory and part hands-on. Participants will go home with their own trays of seedlings to get their seasons started. Please note that the same workshop will be offered twice, both will be bilingual. When: Tuesday, February 26th OR Wednesday, March …
Kitchen workshop: Tibetan cuisine
We’re back for the 2nd workshop of the year 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. Tenzing, community member and returning Recipes from our Community workshop facilitator, will share with you some of her favorite Tibetan recipes. When: Wednesday, February 27th from 5 …