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

Alumni

Every Fourth Monday | 10 am to 12:00 pm

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

Turtle Island Teachings

Every Third Monday | 11 am to 1:00 pm

Learn traditional Midewiwin Teachings led by Elders Linda Brass and Darryl Brass Jr. All ages welcome; children with an adult. 

Contact Dion at dnelson@thealex.ca or 403-312-6665

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.

Takwakin (The Season Now is Fall)

Tuesday – September 19 to November 7 | 10:00 am to 12:00 pm

Celebrate the changing of our seasons through a traditional Indige-nous lens. Cook seasonally traditional meals, learn ways of know-ing, and connect with the land. All ages welcome; children with an adult.

Contact Dion at dnelson@thealex.ca or 403-312-6665.

Food Fit 

Tuesday – September 12 to November 14 | 4:30 pm to 7:30 pm

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

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

Peer Advocacy Office

Wednesday | 12:30 pm to 2:00 pm

Drop-in or book an appointment to chat with a Peer Advocate; staff with lived experience who help community members navigate, access local resources and apply for benefits.

Contact Katherine at kyee@thealex.ca or 403-970-5473.

Teens Cook!

Wednesday – September 20 to November 8| 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm

Youth aged 13 to 18 learn to make healthier food choices and acquire cooking skills to make a variety of meals for themselves, all while on a budget! Registration required.

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

Thursday

Peer Advocacy Office

Thursday | 10:00 am to 11:30 am

Drop-in or book an appointment to chat with a Peer Advocate; staff with lived experience who help community members navigate, access local resources and apply for benefits.

Contact Katherine at kyee@thealex.ca or 403-970-5473.

Scrappy Kitchen

Thursday – October 26 to December 14 | 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm

Be a scrappy cook and get the full health benefits of fresh food. Learn how to store, freeze, ferment, pickle and dry food. Test out new ways to enjoy and preserve your favourite fruits and vegetables, while reducing household food waste. Adults. Registration required.

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

Scrappy Families

Thursday – November 2 to December 7 | 5:00 pm to 7:30 pm

Families team up to test out new ways to enjoy and preserve everyone’s favourite fruits and vegetables. Families, registration required.

Contact Katherine at kyee@thealex.ca or 403-970-5473.

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 | 10:00am to 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 Katherine at kyee@thealex.ca or 403-970-5473.

Kids in the Kitchen 

Friday – October 27 to December 15 | 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