A decade of impact!

Apr 18, 2024

Celebrating 10 years of partnership with Save-On-Foods!

I Can for Kids (iCAN) is beyond thrilled to announce the 10th anniversary of our incredible partnership with Save-On-Foods!

From the moment we envisioned our grassroots charity, Save-On-Foods became a steadfast ally for our vision to create a community where all kids have an equal opportunity to thrive. When we recently reached out to ask them what inspires them to remain such an unwavering champion, they responded:

“We’re passionate about doing what’s right for our communities and supporting children’s health. For that reason, Save-On-Foods was I Can for Kids’ first partner. For the past ten years, we’ve helped them grow an amazing idea into a thriving organization that fuels thousands of kids across Calgary every year. The service I Can for Kids provides enables so many children to get the nourishment they need to learn, play, and grow.”

Throughout the entire month of May, Save-On-Foods locations across Calgary will host special weekend events from 11am – 3pm to celebrate our significant milestone together. Join the celebration! All proceeds raised will support I Can for Kids. Check out the schedule of events:

Date	Time	Store	Address	Type of event (subject to change)
May 4th	11 AM – 3 PM	Seton	19489 Seton Crescent SE	BBQ, spin the wheel
May 4th & 5th	11 AM – 3 PM	Hunterhorn	40 Hunterhorn Drive NE	May 4 Star Wars theme, BBQ all weekend
May 4th & 5th	11 AM – 3 PM	Panorama	225 Panatella Hill NW	May 4 pizza by the slice, May 5 BBQ & spin the wheel
May 5th	11 AM – 3 PM	Trinity Hills	420 NA’A Plaza SW	BBQ
May 11th	11 AM – 3 PM	Heritage	8855 Macleod Trail SW	BBQ
May 12th	11 AM – 3 PM	University District	4163 University Ave NW	BBQ
May 18th & 19th	11 AM – 3 PM	Walden	155 Walden Gate SE	BBQ, spin the wheel
May 26th	11 AM – 3 PM	Richmond Square	3915 51 Street SW	spin the wheel, free popcorn
May 26th	11 AM – 3 PM	TransCanada	1440 52 Street NE	BBQ, spin the wheel

But that’s not all! During our special anniversary campaign, Save-On-Foods will once again collect donations at the checkout and then generously match the first $10,000 in contributions! That means every donation you make will lead to double the impact and ensure even more children have access to healthy food. Darrell Jones, President of the Save-On-Foods parent company, the Pattison Food Group, sent us this encouraging message of support:

“We share I Can for Kids’ passion for making it easier for everyone to access healthy food in our communities. We’re just as thrilled today as we were in 2015 to be the first partner to join them in their admirable mission. Congratulations to Sutton and the entire team on achieving this milestone and positively impacting the lives of thousands of Calgarians over a whole decade. Keep up the great work for Western Canadians – it makes a big difference!”

Throughout the first nine years of iCAN’s journey, the incredible generosity of Save-On-Foods customers raised more than $225,000 to empower thousands of families with the choice and dignity to provide healthy meals for their growing children. And the best part? We invest 100% of all proceeds directly into hundreds of communities in and around Calgary to make an immediate and tangible difference in the lives of local kids.

So, the next time you shop at Save-On-Foods, you can instantly double the value of your donation and make a positive impact on the lives of food-insecure children right here in Calgary. Your support helps create brighter, healthier, and happier opportunities for food-insecure children across our city!

A huge thank you to Save-On-Foods for making this incredible milestone possible. And a note of appreciation to all our supporters, champions, agency partners, and volunteers for their invaluable contributions to ensure we meet our mission year after year. Join us in celebrating 10 years of amazing collaboration with Save-On-Foods and Save-On-Foods customers. Together, we’re shaping a more resilient future for the current generation of kids!

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