Community Food Centre Programs
Good Food Programs
Drop-In Community Lunch
Wednesdays | 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Come by for a free, nutritious lunch; everyone is welcome. All COVID precautions in effect. Contact goodfood@thealex.ca or call 403-455-5792 to learn more.
Drop-In Community Breakfast
Fridays | 9:00 am – 11:00 am
Come by for a free, nutritious breakfast; everyone is welcome. All COVID precautions in effect. Contact goodfood@thealex.ca or call 403-455-5792 to learn more.
Affordable Produce Market
Fridays | 9:oo am – 11:oo am
Purchase vegetables, fruit and more at a discounted price. Learn more about local resources and enjoy a delicious breakfast. Contact goodfood@thealex.ca to learn more.
Volunteer Food Prep
Mondays | 1:00 – 4:00 pm
Interested in volunteering? Call or text Bernadette at 403-370-0807 or email blumugdang@thealex.ca
Community Programs
Civic Action Group
Every other Monday starting September 13 | 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm
Work together to share knowledge about upcoming elections and the voting process; identify issues impacting our community and ask candidates how they will support change that matters. Call or Text Bernadette at 403-370-0807 or email blumugdang@thealex.ca to get involved.
Turtle Island Teachings
Every other Monday starting September 20 | 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Join us to learn Traditional Midewiwin teachings, call or text Dion at 403-312-6665 or email dnelson@thealex.ca to learn more.
Level Ground Gardening
Tuesdays | 10:00 – 12:00 pm
Join us for hands-on learning in the gardens where together we grow food, community, and health. Grow your passion and appetite for local food production. Call or text Leanne at 403-369-2503 or email lcripps@thealex.ca to learn more.
Peer Advocacy Office
Wednesdays | 1:00 – 2:00 pm
Fridays | 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Receive assistance on a wide variety of issues from trained Peer Advocates. Call or text Danielle at 403-970-5473 to book an appointment or email dfitzpatrick@thealex.ca.
Cooking up Justice
Wednesdays starting September 22 | 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Learn to grow, cook, share and advocate for good food. Dig into where our food comes from and build leadership skills in a safe and welcoming space. (16- 24 years old) Call or text Danielle at 403-970-5473 or email dfitzpatrick@thealex.ca to register.
Healthy on a Budget
Thursdays | 1:30 – 3:30 pm
Gain tips, tricks and skills to eat healthy on a limited budget through hands-on experiences planning, budgeting, grocery shopping and making good food! Call or text Bernadette at 403-370-0807 or email blumugdang@thealex.ca to learn more.
Upcoming Special Events
Federal Election Leaders Debate Viewing Party (Virtual)
Thursday September 9 | 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Deciding who to vote for in the federal election? Watch the Leaders debate with us online and share your thoughts in our chatroom. Receive a viewing kit full of goodies and information. Call or text Danielle at 403-970-5473 or email dfitzpatrick@thealex.ca to register
I Vote! Election Party
Monday September 20 | 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
We’re getting out the vote and getting loud about food insecurity! Call or text Danielle at 403-970-5473 or email dfitzpatrick@thealex.ca to learn more and get involved!.
FoodFit Alumni
Monday September 27| 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Ongoing support for FoodFit graduates to stay connected and motivated while learning about nutrition, cooking and gentle exercise. Call or text Gina Guo at 403-333-8142 or email gguo@thealex.ca to register.
Virtual Baking Break
Thursday September 9 | 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Thursday September 23 | 9:30 am – 11:00 am
Check out this resident-led baking class on Sept 9 & 23. Bake at home; connect with others! Call Pat at 403-472-0361 to learn more and get involved.