Community Food Centre Programs
All programs are free and prioritized for people living in Greater Forest Lawn and on low-incomes. We’re recruiting volunteers. Call Bernadette at 403-370-0807 or email blumugdang@thealex.ca.
Monday
Indigenous Learning Series
Select Mondays – January to March
Join Indigenous Knowledge Keepers and Elders for a series of work-shops or gatherings throughout the winter.
Email Joanna at jtschudy@thealex.ca or call 403-863-3953 for more details.
Community Action Training
Monday – January 22 to April 8 | 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
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. Adults (childminding by request); registration required.
Contact Ashley at airving@thealex.ca or 403-970-5473.
Volunteer Food Prep
Monday | 1:00 – 4:00pm
Dedicated volunteers help prepare food for our community meals.
Contact Bernadette at blumugdang@thealex.ca or 403-370-0807
Drop-In Family Dinner
Monday | 5:00 pm to 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
Level Ground Gardening
Tuesday | 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
We grow food, community, and health. Bring your passion and appetite for local food and watch as our thumbs get greener! All ages welcome; children with an adult.
Contact Leanne at lcripps@thealex.ca or 403-369-2503.
Food Fit
Tuesday – January 9 to March 26 | 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Improve your well-being through healthy cooking and gentle move-ment in a supportive environment. Adults, childminding available on request. Registration required.
Contact Jhumur at jdebnath@thealex.ca or 403-333-8142
EcoCooks (youth 14 to 24) with Elements Society
February 13 to April 12 | 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Learn how our food choices affect the health of our planet through fun, hands-on projects in the kitchen. Youth will leave inspired and empowered to create a more circular food system by learning about where their food comes from, how to prevent food waste and overall how to create more sustainable food habits.
Contact Ashley at airving@thealex.ca or 403-970-5473.
Wednesday
Volunteer Food Prep
Wednesday | 8:30 am to 11:30 am
Dedicated volunteers prepare food for our community meals.
Contact Bernadette at blumugdang@thealex.ca or 403-370-0807 to sign up.
Third Wednesday Monthly Tours
Third Wednesday | 11:00am
Curious about what happens at the Alex Community Food Centre? Register for our monthly tour.
Email jtschudy@thealex.ca or call 403-863-3953.
Drop-In Community Lunch
Wednesday | 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
Drop-in and join us for a free, nutritious lunch. Adults and supervised children are welcome.
Contact Bernadette at blumugdang@thealex.ca or 403-370-0807.
Peer Advocacy Office
Wednesday | 12:00 pm to 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.
Families Grow, Cook, Create
Wednesday – February 21 to March 27 | 5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Families build skills and connections in the garden and kitch-en. Get your hands dirty in soil and taste buds swirling in the kitchen while making a family meal together.
Registration required.
Contact Jhumur at jdebnath@thealex.ca or 403-333-8142.
Thursday
Alumni
Thursday – Quarterly | 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Ongoing support for any food skills graduate to stay connected with friends, grow food skills or to try out new ones!
Contact Jhumur at jdebnath@thealex.ca or 403-333-8142
Market and Scrappy Prep Teams (Volunteers)
Thursday| 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Dedicated volunteers prepare the Fresh and Fare Community Market and create healthy “upcycled” food products for com-munity to enjoy.
Contact Bernadette at blumugdang@thealex.ca or 403-370-0807 to volunteer!
International Avenue Kitchen
Thursday – February 22 to March 28 | 5:00 pm to 7:30 pm
Learn how to make meals from around the world and celebrate Greater Forest Lawn’s diverse cultural community! Adults, child minding by request. Registration required.
Contact Bernadette at blumugdang@thealex.ca or 403-370-0807 to sign up.
Friday
Drop-In Community Breakfast
Friday | 9:00 am to 11:00 am
Drop in and join us for a free, nutritious breakfast. Adults and supervised children.
Contact Ajoy at asehgal@thealex.ca or 403-510-4223
Fresh and Fare Community Market
Friday | 9:00 am to 11:00 am
Purchase affordable fresh fruits and vegetables.
Contact Leanne at lcripps@thealex.ca or 403-369-2503.
Peer Advocacy Office
Friday | 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
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 Katherine at kyee@thealex.ca or 403-970-5473.
Kids in the Kitchen
Friday – January 19 to March 8 | 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm
Kids come together to learn about healthy food, cooking skills, and teamwork! Who: Kids aged 8-12. Registration required.
Contact Jhumur at jdebnath@thealex.ca or 403-333-8142
Upcoming Special Events
Stay posted for events coming up this season!