William Trudel, founder and CEO of Trudel, along with Pierre Gravel, general director of La Bouchée généreuse, and Marie-Pier Gravel, deputy director of the organization, announced on August 20, 2024, the temporary relocation of La Bouchée généreuse to the former Sears garage at Fleur de Lys, just a few steps from its current location.

This temporary relocation will last for 36 months, which is the time required for the demolition and construction of a new building on the organization’s current site.

This project was made possible thanks to a financial contribution of $236,000 from the Government of Quebec and the City of Quebec to cover the costs of relocation and the reorganization of temporary facilities for La Bouchée généreuse. Additionally, Trudel has committed to not only making the former Sears garage available to the organization at a below-market rent but also to carrying out the renovation work at cost, without any profit. This also represents a revenue forgone by the company, amounting to just over $1.3 million.

As for the construction of its future facilities, Trudel has also committed to doing so at cost. A fundraising campaign will be launched very soon to raise the necessary funds for this purpose.

La Bouchée généreuse, which distributes more than 1,000 food baskets per week, plans to welcome families in need to its temporary facilities starting in October. These new spaces will be much more functional and efficient for serving families, which will help reduce, or even completely eliminate, the outdoor waiting lines.