All programs are free and prioritized for people living in Greater Forest Lawn and on low-incomes. We’re recruiting volunteers. Call Audrey at (403) 617-3198 or email analuz@thealex.ca

Monday

Alumni

February 24 | 10:00 am – 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

Volunteer Food Prep

1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Dedicated volunteers help prepare food for our community meals. 

Contact Audrey at analuz@thealex.ca or 403-617-3198.

Community Action Training

January 20 to March 31 | 1:00 – 3:30 pm

Gather with peers who care about community and learn more about local resources, social justice movements, advocacy basics as well as self-care and interpersonal skills for community advocates. 

Contact Ashley at airving@thealex.ca or 403-970-5473.

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

Wild Crafts with the Crew

January 14 to March 11 | 10:30 am – 12:30 pm

Come and get crafty with the crew! Join Gii for Indigenous art workshops, land-based teachings, and foraging for the beauty and medicine of nature’s bounty. All ages welcome; children with an adult. Registration required. 

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

Scrappy Prep Team (Volunteers)

Starts January 14 | 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

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

Contact Audrey at analuz@thealex.ca or 403-617-3198.

Kids in the Kitchen

February 18 to April 8 | 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm

Kids come together to learn about healthy food, cooking skills and team work! Kids ages 8 to 12. Registration required. 

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

Wednesday

Volunteer Food Prep

8:30 am – 11:30 am

Dedicated volunteers prepare food for our community meals.

Contact Audrey at analuz@thealex.ca or 403-617-3198. to sign up.

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 Ashley at airving@thealex.ca or 403-970-5473.

Thursday

LEARNS

October 17 to March 27| 9:00 am to 12:00 pm 

 Do you want to improve your confidence, problem solving and communication skills? Do you want to learn skills that will help you achieve your personal goals? Join LEARNS and gain practical learning experiences where you will develop skills as well as confidence! Adults (18+). Registration required. 

Contact Audrey at analuz@thealex.ca or 403-617-3198. 

FoodFit 

January 23 to March 27 | 1:00 pm to 4:00 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.

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 Audrey at analuz@thealex.ca or 403-617–3198 to volunteer!

First Thursdays Monthly Tours

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 Ashley at airving@thealex.ca or 403-970-5473.

Healthy on a Budget

January 17 to March 7 | 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm

Gain tips, tricks and skills to eat healthy on a limited budget through hands-on experiences with planning, budgeting, grocery shopping and making good food! Adults (childminding available upon request). Registration required. 

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