Priority given to Greater Forest Lawn residents living on low-income.

Monday

Grounded Flavour

(Scrappy Workshop Series)

Dates TBD

Celebrate local and seasonal food through hands-on workshops. Share knowledge and learn new skills for preserving, fermenting, freezing, canning, foraging and growing food.

For more information, contact Joanna at jtschudy@thealex.ca or 403-863-3953. 

Volunteer Food Prep

1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Dedicated volunteers help prepare food for our community meals.

To sign up, contact Nick at nbishop@thealex.ca or 403-617-3198.

Drop-in Family Dinner 

5:00 pm – 6:30 pm

Kids and teens, bring your favourite adults – parents, friends or chosen family for a wonderful family dinner! Halal and vegetarian options.   

For more information, contact Barb at bsheldon@thealex.ca or 403-466-1549.

Peer Advocacy Office

5:00 pm – 6:30 pm

Drop-in to chat with a Peer Advocate volunteer with lived experience who can help community members navigate and access local resources.

For more information, contact Jen at jgnutel@thealex.ca or 403-970-5473.

Tuesday 

Level Ground Gardening

End on October 27, 2026 | 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Enjoy the garden’s abundance! Get your hands dirty as you tend to good things growing in the garden and connect with new friends.

To sign up, contact Joanna at jtschudy@thealex.ca or 403-863-3953.

Community Action Training

September 29 to December 1st, 2026 | 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Meet others who care about our community! Together, we’ll learn about local resources, social justice, and community advocacy. We’ll also explore meaningful ways to engage with the issues you care about, along with simple ways to care for yourself as you care for your community. Adults (childminding available upon request).

Registration required. Contact Jen at jgnutel@thealex.ca or 403-970-5473.  

Mind Your Food

September 22 to December 1, 2026 | 5:00 pm – 7:30 pm

Youth ages 13 to 19 learn about food and nutrition, explore nature’s bounty and build kitchen skills while making new friends, sharing culture, and meeting inspiring community mentors. It’s a space to connect, learn and build skills to boost wellbeing.

Registration required. Contact Gii at gmasters@thealex.ca or 403-312-6665.  

Wednesday 

Volunteer Food Prep

8:30 am – 11:30 am

Dedicated volunteers help prepare food for our community meals. 

To sign up, contact Nick at nbishop@thealex.ca or 403-617-3198.

Drop-in Community Lunch 

12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Drop-in and join us for a free, nutritious lunch. Adults and supervised children. 

For more information, contact Barb at bsheldon@thealex.ca or 403-466-1549.

Peer Advocacy Office

12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Drop-in to chat with a Peer Advocate volunteer with lived experience who can help community members navigate and access local resources.

For more information, contact Jen at jgnutel@thealex.ca or 403-970-5473.

Wise Ones Kitchen

November 4 to December 16, 2026 | 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm

A hands-on cooking class for community members 55 years old and above, that explores aging well through healthy eating, enhancing cooking skills, sharing food traditions, and making community connections that support wellbeing.

Registration required. Contact Jhumur at jdebnath@thealex.ca or 403-333-8142.

Thursday 

Market Prep Team

(Volunteers)

1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Dedicated volunteers sort, stock, and prepare items for the Fresh and Fare Community Market & Refillery. 

Contact Nick at nbishop@thealex.ca or 403-617-3198.

First Thursdays Monthly Tours 

October 1st, November 5th, 2026 | 1:30 pm – 1:00 pm

Curious about what happens at the Alex Community Food Centre? Sign up for our monthly tour. 

Contact Bernadette at blumugdang@thealex.ca or 403-370-0807.

Friday 

Fresh and Fare Community Market & Refillery (Drop-in)

9:00 am – 11:00 am

Purchase affordable fresh fruits and vegetables. Check out food demos featuring local and seasonal ingredients from the market. Contact Leanne at lcripps@thealex.ca or 403-369-2503.

For more information,  Jhumur at jdebnath@thealex.ca or 403-333-8142.

Drop-in Community Café

9:00 am – 11:00 am

Drop-in and connect with friends for good coffee and great conversations. Enjoy a simple, nutritious and seasonal café snack. Adults and supervised children. 

Contact Barb at bsheldon@thealex.ca or 403-466-1549.

International Avenue Kitchen

November 6 to December 11, 2026 | 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Explore flavours from around the world and celebrate the rich cultural diversity of Greater Forest Lawn’s community.  

Registration required. Contact Ajoy at asehgal@thealex.ca or 403-510-4223.

Kids in the Kitchen

September 25 to October 30, 2026 | 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm

Kids ages 8 to 12 come together to learn about healthy food, cooking skills, and teamwork!  

Registration required. Contact Ajoy at asehgal@thealex.ca or 403-510-4223.