Sowing Dignity, Harvesting Hope

In a lush corner of the Grand Parc de l’Ouest, a community initiative is turning soil into hope.

Regroupement Partage, a Montreal-based organization, cultivates organic vegetables on land provided by the City, with a clear mission: to feed the most vulnerable with fresh, local, and dignified food.

Every Saturday, squash, carrots, and peppers are harvested and delivered to food banks via Moisson Montréal.

In 2024, over one million portions were distributed. Born from an agricultural legacy, this project has become a model of social and ecological resilience.

The challenges are many: only 5.5 of the 26 available hectares are currently cultivated due to limited resources and infrastructure.

The organization receives no provincial funding and struggles to store its harvests. Yet hope grows—just like the vegetables—thanks to dedicated seasonal workers and a bold vision.

🌍 Similar Projects in Greater Montreal

1. Montréal en commun

• 🏙️ Led by the City of Montreal as part of the Smart Cities Challenge

• 🤝 Brings together organizations developing solutions in mobility, food, and regulation

• 🍅 In food: building urban greenhouses, pooling local resources, and reducing food waste

• 🔗 Discover Montréal en commun

2. Moisson Montréal

• 🥕 Main partner of Regroupement Partage for food distribution

• 🚚 Redistributes food to over 300 community organizations

• 🌱 Involved in projects to recover and repurpose agricultural surplus

3. Ferme D-Trois-Pierres (until 2023)

• 🌾 Former partner of Regroupement Partage

• 🧑‍🌾 A social reintegration organization that grew organic vegetables on land in Cap-Saint-Jacques

These initiatives show that a solidarity-based food model is emerging in Greater Montreal—one that blends urban agriculture, social justice, and ecological responsibility.