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

Grounded Flavour

(Scrappy Workshop Series)

April 13, May 11| 9:30 am – 12:30 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.

Alumni

June 8 | 9:30 am – 11:30 pm  

Ongoing support for any food skills graduate to stay connected with friends, grow skills or to 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 Jennifer at jpannett@thealex.ca or 403-617-3198.

Abundant Mondays 

Starts April 13 | 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm  

Loving every square inch of The Alex CFC land and beyond through weekly outdoor gardening meet ups. Focus changes with the season! 

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

Artful Garden

April 21 to June 23 | 10:00 am – 11:30 am

Blend the joy of gardening with the art and beauty of nature. Come learn about Indigenous ways of knowing and growing, land stewardship and wildcrafting! 

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

Scrappy Prep Team (Volunteers)

May 19 to September 29 | 10:00 am – 1:00 pm

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

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

Families Grow, Cook, Create

May 12 to June 16 | 5:00 pm – 7:30 pm

Families with kids or youth build skills and connection in the garden and kitchen. Get your hands dirty in the soil and taste buds swirling in the kitchen while making a family meal. Kids, teens, with parents or guardians. 

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 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. 

Mind Your Food

May 13 to July 22 | 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. 

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

Thursday

FoodFit

April 16 to July 2 | 9:30 am to 12:30 pm 

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

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

April 2, May 7, June 4 | 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. 

Yes, Chef! 

April 26 to June 25 | 1:30 pm – 2:00pm

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. 

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

Community Food Futures CoLab

March 26 to June 25 | 1:30 pm – 2:00pm

A 14-week participatory collaborative where community members imagine, design and recommend projects to strengthen food resilience in Greater Forest Lawn. 

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.  

International Avenue Kitchen

May 15 to June 19 | 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm

Explore flavours from around the world and celebrate the rich cultural diversity of Greater Forest Lawn’s community 

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