Nourishing dignity
Caring people from the Laurentians united to nourish neighbours during times of hardship.
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Our mission
At the height of the pandemic, residents and entrepreneurs from the Laurentians joined forces to prepare and provide nutritious meals for individuals and families in need.
Thanks to the dedication of its volunteers, partners, and donors, Chefs à la rescousse has become a recognised leader in food security.
We continue to carry out this mission with the same passion and commitment that has inspired us from the outset: relieving hunger and upholding dignity within our community.
Our reality
In the Laurentians, food insecurity deeply affects our community.
25 000+
People assisted each month
30%
Children among people assisted
6,5%
Population facing moderate or severe food insecurity
+27%
Increase in request since 2021
+50%in one year
Workers forced to seek food assistance
Sources:
Moisson Laurentides — State of Food Insecurity 2024
HungerCount Québec — Laurentides Regional Data – 2025
Food Banks of Québec — Regional Compilations (2024-2025)
Our new space of solidarity
In Spring 2026, Chefs à la Rescousse found a new home at Campus Santé Mont-Tremblant — a place dedicated to physical, mental, and social well-being.
Our newly built 2,800 sq. ft. building includes a professional kitchen run by volunteers under the direction of a chef, and a counter offering ready-to-eat meals on site.
Located at 1450, chemin du Docteur-Ouimet, it is now possible to prepare up to 3,000 meals each week, distributed by our community partners across the region.
Our dedicated donors
At the heart of the Lise and Giuseppe Racanelli Pavilion, the generosity of our donors does far more than support a kitchen. It helps nourish the community, create comfort, and preserve human dignity — today and for generations to come.
Our call for your generosity
A warm meal doesn’t solve everything but it can ease a difficult day, lighten a burden, and give someone going through a fragile moment a bit of breathing room.
Your donation doesn’t just fill a plate; it supports those who make it possible and ensure the chain never breaks: the volunteers, the kitchen, maintenance, and daily operations.
When a community comes together, warmth finds its way back into homes.
Tax receipts issued for any donation of $20 or more.
Our core team
Nathalie and the Board of Directors are responsible for overseeing the organisation's day-to-day operations and ensuring that everything runs smoothly. Dozens of volunteers also lend a helping hand in preparing meals. Their dedication and generosity play a vital role in feeding community members and bringing comfort to those in need. Thanks to their commitment, our mission comes to life week after week.
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Chefs à la Rescousse: Empowering Growth and Impact
One year after breaking ground, the brand-new Chefs à la Rescousse kitchens are officially open. Judging by the delicious aromas already wafting from the kitchen, there is plenty to get excited about.
Brand-new kitchens for Chefs à la Rescousse
On 3 October, supporters gathered at the Mont-Tremblant Health Campus on a crisp autumn morning to celebrate the official opening of the new kitchens for Chefs à la rescousse.
The organisation’s major donors, along with Sébastien Houle’s team, who have championed this project for several years, came together for a symbolic ribbon-cutting ceremony, marking an important milestone in the organisation’s growth.
When Good Food Makes a Difference
In April 2020, when the world came to a standstill, Sébastien Houle, the chef and owner of sEb L’Artisan Culinaire in Mont-Tremblant, decided that if he could no longer serve his customers in his restaurant, he would serve hope from his kitchen instead.
And so, Chefs à la Rescousse was born. What began as a response to an unprecedented crisis quickly evolved into a lasting commitment to supporting individuals and families facing food insecurity.
Food service: small dishes, great generosity
The Solidarity Kitchens movement launched by La Tablée des chefs, which aims to ultimately provide more than 1.6 million meals through the Quebec Food Banks network, is not acting alone. Across Quebec, chefs and restaurateurs have made it their mission.