Each episode will spotlight member-organizations of our collective. The series offers a unique perspective on food security, the social economy and collective initiatives that are making an impact in communities.
With authenticity and humor, the guests recount the realities on the ground, the bold decisions and the perseverance that have shaped La Cantine pour tous. This first episode explores several key moments:
The three speakers also look to the future: where might La Cantine pour tous be in 10 years' time? What new audiences? What new programs? An inspiring reflection to nourish, bring together and grow our collective impact.
Through the testimony of Cépopfor example, this episode delves into the heart of the field and the essential role played by the collective's members. We discover how a socio-professional integration organization can, through its cooking and urban agriculture activities, contribute to feeding communities while creating inclusive environments. This second episode explores several key dimensions:
The guests also share their vision for the future: to develop their capacities and continue to respond, collectively, to the growing need for food security.
In this new episode of "À table avec La Cantine pour tous", Mireille Jetté, La Cantine pour tous's assistant general manager and host of the series, welcomes Judith Poulin, general manager of the Relais Populairean organization deeply rooted in its community for over 35 years.
Together, they talk:
At Relais Populaire, the kitchen is set up directly in a high school. Every day, their team feeds hundreds of young people... but also contributes to building a more stable, humane and supportive future for an entire community.
An inspiring exchange on sustainability, dignity and the importance of acting collectively to better feed future generations.
"Why not feed Laval?"
In this new episode of "À table avec La Cantine pour tous", Mireille Jetté welcomes André Gariépy, General Manager of the Centre d'entraide du Marigot, a Laval organization that has been supporting vulnerable seniors for nearly 40 years.
Together they discuss:
At the Centre d'entraide du Marigot, meals aren't just about food. They create bonds, break isolation and strengthen the social fabric. Thanks to the commitment of volunteers, local vegetable production and collaboration with La Cantine pour tous, the organization is demonstrating that it is possible to feed differently.
An inspiring exchange on solidarity, social innovation and the power of a community taking care of its own.
In this new episode of “À table avec La Cantine pour tous,” Mireille Jetté, deputy executive director of La Cantine pour tous and host of the series, welcomes Lisa Faucher, deputy executive director of Moisson Beauce, the regional food bank that supports nearly 50 organizations in Chaudière-Appalaches.
Together, they talk:
Every month, Moisson Beauce supports nearly 6,000 people, a third of whom are children. For its team, providing school meals is about much more than just feeding children: it’s about enabling every child to grow, learn, and thrive without having to bear the burden of their family’s financial struggles.
A heartwarming exchange that reminds us that a meal can preserve dignity, support good health, and give every child an equal chance to succeed.
“Our biggest dream? That it be universal—that we can offer it to everyone.”
In this new episode of “À table avec La Cantine pour tous,” Mireille Jetté, deputy executive director of La Cantine pour tous and host of the series, welcomes Anne Mercier, executive director of Dîner pour mieux apprendre, an Outaouais-based organization that has been serving its community for nearly 50 years.
Together, they talk:
Today, “Dinner for Better Learning” serves eight schools, including four as part of the La Cantine dans les écoles program. This partnership allows the organization to continue growing, but more importantly, to reach more children and offer them much more than just a meal: the opportunity to learn, socialize, and fully experience their daily lives at school.
An inspiring discussion on dignity, accessibility, and the power of community to ensure that every child can eat well so they can learn better.
