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

Monday

Grounded Flavour

(Scrappy Workshop Series)

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

Dates to be announced. 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. 

Contact Jennifer 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 veggie options. 

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. 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. 

Tuesday

Level Ground Gardening Group

Ends on October 27 | 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.

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

Scrappy Prep Team (Volunteers)

Ends on September 29 | 10:00 am – 1:00 pm

Dedicated volunteers create healthy and preserved “upcycled” food products for community to enjoy.

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

Mind Your Food

September 22 to December 1 | 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 new 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@thealex.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 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 are welcome.

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

Peer Advocacy Office

12:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Drop-in 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. 

Wise Ones

November 4 to December 16 | 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 well-being. Registration required.

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

Thursday

FoodFit

September 24 to December 3 | 10:00 am – 12:00 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.

Yes, Chef!

September 24 to December 10 | 10:00 am – 12:00 pm 

Youth ages 13 to 19 build skills needed to work in commercial kitchens. Learn the basics – like food safety, cooking techniques, how a kitchen operates, and how to work well in a team environment! Registration required. 

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

Market Prep Team (Volunteers)

1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

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

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

First Thursdays Monthly Tours

September 3, October 1, November 5 | 1:30 pm – 2:00pm

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

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

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

Peer Advocacy Office

9:30 am – 11:30 am

Drop-in 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.  

International Avenue Kitchen

November 6 to December 11 | 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.