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

FoodFit

October 28 to June 27 | 10:00 am – 12:00 pm 

Improve your well being through healthy cooking and gentle  movement in a supportive environment. Adults (18+). Childminding available on request. Registration required.

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

Volunteer Food Prep

1:00 – 4:00pm

Dedicated volunteers help prepare food for our community meals. 

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

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

Starts August 20th | 10:00 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. 

Level Ground Gardening

10:00 am – 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.

EcoCooks for Youth with Elements Society

October 15 to December 3| 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Learn how our food choices affect the health of our planet through fun, hands-on projects in the kitchen. Youth will learn about where their food comes from, how to prevent waste and overall how to create more sustainable food habits. Youth ages 14 to 24. Registration required.

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

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.

International Ave. Families

September 18 to November 6 | 5:00 pm – 7:30 pm

Families with kids or youth build skills in the kitchen and make meals from around the world and celebrate Greater Forest Lawn’s diverse cultural community! Families with children and youth. Registration required. 

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

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. 

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. 

Market and Scrappy Prep Teams (Volunteers)

Weekly| 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm

Dedicated volunteers prepare the Fresh and Fare Community Market and create healthy “upcycled” food products for community to enjoy.

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

Alumni 

December 19 | 5:00 pm to 7:00 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.

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

Friday | 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

Friday | 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.

Kids in the Kitchen

September 20 to November 8 | 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm

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

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