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

May 5 | 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 Bernadette at blumugdang@thealex.ca or 403-370-0807.

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

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

Scrappy Workshop

10:00 am – 1:00 pm

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

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

FoodFit

April 15 to July 8 | 5:00 pm – 8:00 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.

Wednesday

Volunteer Food Prep

8:30 am – 11:30 am

Dedicated volunteers prepare food for our community meals.

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

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

Root Troop

May 7 – June 11 | 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm

Dig deep and discover food and friends in the garden! Start seeds, grow plants, collect what’s ready and share what’s plenty. Kids ages 8-12. Registration required.

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

Thursday

Seniors Kitchen

May 8 to June 12 | 10:00 am to 12:00 pm 

A hands-on cooking class 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. 

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

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. 

Fresh Skills with You and the Crew

May 1 to June 19 | 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Youth weave Indigenous Ways of Knowing and Learning with the 4 elements of Hip Hop (MC, DJ, ArT, Breakdancing) while building skills in kitchen basics, zero-proof mixology and team work. Youth ages 14-24. Registration required.

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

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

Kids in the Kitchen

April 4 to May 30 | 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm

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

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