Opening of a participatory and solidarity-based canteen in Romans-sur-Isère.Les Petites Cantines Romans-sur-Isère and the Project
This project aims to open a solidarity-based, participatory canteen in Romans-sur-Isère, France, with the goal of combating isolation and strengthening social bonds.
The Les Petites Cantines team in Romans-sur-Isère was formed in April 2023, and the local independent association was created in August of the same year. The next steps involved searching for a suitable location and raising funds, while organizing awareness events, such as pop-up canteens, to introduce the association to the community. This phase continued throughout 2024 with bi-monthly pop-up canteens, the development of local association activities, ongoing communication, volunteer engagement, and more.
The future canteen’s premises are ideally located in the heart of the city, comprising two adjacent rooms of 55m² each. In addition to hosting Les Petites Cantines activities, the space will offer co-working options and be ideal for organizing parties and events.
The association will pay rent, which the property owner has generously agreed to lower as a donation, thereby becoming a partner in the project.
To transform this space into the future canteen, renovation work will begin in March 2025, including volunteer-led projects for painting and furniture construction.
The canteen’s grand opening is scheduled for September 2025!
The Role of the Fondation setec
The Fondation setec is supporting this wonderful project with €20,000 toward the renovation of the premises.
Aurélie Gagnepain, a set by setec colleague, will accompany the organization throughout the project, serving as a sponsor and liaison with the Fondation setec.
