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The Alex Community Food Centre

“The Alex CFC gives me a sense of community, support, and connection.”

A woman eats at a table with a baby in a high chair. The table has plates of food, cups, and a glass of tea. The baby wears a bib and headband, looking toward the camera in a busy restaurant setting.
An older woman smiles while holding a bag of leafy greens at a grocery store, standing beside a shopping cart. Another shopper is behind her, and sunlight streams through large windows.
Three women sit at a table with coffee mugs, a water bottle, a smartphone, and papers. One woman in red writes while another points at the paper. They appear to be discussing or working together.
Five adults sit and talk around a table in a casual, brightly lit community space. Four are seated, engaging in conversation, while one woman stands, interacting with the group. Food, drinks, and hand sanitizer are on the table.
Two volunteers wearing gloves and aprons serve food on plates in a bright, clean kitchen. One person smiles at the camera while the other dishes food. A box of gloves and a blue basket are on the counter.
Two women wearing aprons and gloves are preparing plates of food in a commercial kitchen, placing bread and vegetables on plates at a stainless steel counter.

Location:

4920 17 Avenue SE,
Calgary, AB

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A pillar of support

The Alex Community Health Centre (CHC) has been providing front-line services to the Calgary community for more than 40 years. In 2015, Right To Food began working with The Alex CHC to build a Community Food Centre in Calgary’s Forest Lawn neighbourhood.

The CHC understood the deep-rooted food security issues in Forest Lawn, and building a Community Food Centre would allow them to add another pillar of support to their community.

Since partnering with Right To Food to build The Alex Community Food Centre in a 5,200-square-foot former restaurant, they’ve transformed the space into a vibrant gathering place for the community. The Community Health Centre/Community Food Centre partnership has allowed health care providers to better meet the needs of the community they serve, in a comfortable, less clinical setting that facilitates relationship building and trust.

The Alex’s impact in the community

Read the local Annual Program Survey results from community members at The Alex Community Food Centre.

See The Alex's survey results (PDF)

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By eating more frequently and eating healthier meals, I feel more refreshed and energized.

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