Behind the scenes at iCAN

May 6, 2025

Big things happen in small spaces! From a 20,000 sq. ft. warehouse of food to a tiny corner office in Calgary, we’ve transformed how thousands of food-insecure children and families access healthy food—one grocery gift card at a time.

It’s a simple shift with powerful results: less overhead means more support goes directly to families—empowering them with dignity, autonomy, and the freedom to choose what’s right for them.

Take a peek behind the scenes with Sutton as she tours the iCAN office, shares a bit of our story, and shows how a small but mighty space is helping to fuel healthy futures for kids across Alberta

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Fuel healthy futures with Save-On-Foods

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Our 11th annual fundraising campaign with Save-On-Foods is officially underway! All month long, when you donate in-store or online, Save-On-Foods will match the first $10,000 raised, doubling your impact.

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A conversation with Carya: building trust and breaking down barriers

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From minimum wage to a master’s degree: overcoming the challenges of financial instability

This month we’re sharing a personal story from an amazing woman and colleague who has experienced and overcome food insecurity. Andrea’s story is a powerful testament to some of the common challenges faced by many food-insecure families across Alberta. Her experience highlights the modern realities of financial instability caused by relationship breakdown amidst a rising cost of living. Her journey also serves as a poignant reminder of the critical role that income-based community support plays in helping parents overcome adversity to build a better future for their children. 

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