All programs are free and prioritized for people living in Greater Forest Lawn and on low-incomes. We’re recruiting volunteers! Contact Jennifer at jpannett@thealex.ca or 403-617-3198.

Monday

Community Action Training

January 19, to March 30 | 10:00 am – 12:30 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 for yourself as you care for your community. Adults (childminding available upon request). Registration required. 

To learn more, contact Jen at jgnutel@thealex.ca or 403-970-5473.  

Grounded Flavour Workshop Series

January 19, February 23, March 23 | 10:00 pm – 12:00 pm  

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

Contact Leanne at lcripps@thealex.ca or 403-369-2503.

Volunteer Food Prep

1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Dedicated volunteers help prepare food for our community meals. 

Contact Jennifer at jpannett@thealex.ca or 403-617-3198.

Abundant Mondays 

Starts January 19 | 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm  

As the garden sleeps, gather in the winter to find warmth and inspiration in community. Registration required.

Contact Joanna at jtschudy@thealex.ca or 403-863-3953. 

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 veggie options. 

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

Tuesday

FoodFit

January 13 to March 31 | 10:00 am – 1:00 pm

Improve your well-being through healthy cooking and gentle movement in a supportive environment. Adults (childminding available upon request). Registration required

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

Mind Your Food

January 20 to March 31 | 5:00 pm – 7:30 pm

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

Contact Gii at gmasters@thaelex.ca or 403-312-6665.

Wednesday

Volunteer Food Prep

8:30 am – 11:30 am

Dedicated volunteers prepare food for our community meals.

Contact Jennifer at jpannett@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 are welcome.

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

Peer Advocacy Office

12:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Drop-in or book an appointment to chat with a Peer Advocate volunteer with lived experience. Our Peer Advocates provide a listening ear, foster a supportive environment and help community members access and navigate local resources.

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

Dads in the Kitchen

March 4 to April 8 | 5:00 pm – 7:30 pm

Dads, or any family member, and kids learn how to prepare delicious and healthy family meals together.

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

Thursday

Alumni

February 5 | 10:00 am to 12:00 pm 

Ongoing support for any food skills graduate to stay connected with friends, grow food skills or try out new ones! 

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

Market Prep Team (Volunteers)

1:00 pm to 4:00 pm

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

Contact Jennifer at jpannett@thealex.ca or 403-617-3198.

First Thursdays Monthly Tours

January 8, February 5, March 5 | 1:30 pm – 2:00pm

Curious about what happens at the Alex Community Food Centre? Register for our monthly tour. Registration required. 

Contact Joanna at jtschudy@thealex.ca or 403-863-3953. 

Friday

Fresh and Fare Community Market and Refillery

9:00 am – 11:00 am

Purchase affordable fresh fruits and vegetables.

Contact Leanne at lcripps@thealex.ca or 403-369-2503.

Drop-In Community Cafe

9:00 am – 11:00 am

Drop in and connect with friends for good coffee and great conversations. Enjoy a simple, nutritious and seasonal cafe snack. Check out food demos featuring local and seasonal ingredients from the market. Adults and supervised children are welcome. 

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

Peer Advocacy Office

9:30 am – 11:30 am

Drop-in or book an appointment to chat with a Peer Advo-cate; staff with lived experience who help community mem-bers navigate, access local resources and apply for benefits.

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

Seniors Kitchen

January 30 to March 6 | 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm

A hands-on cooking class that explores aging well through healthy eating, enhancing cooking skills, sharing food traditions and making community connections. 

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