At I Can for Kids, we follow third-party research closely to ensure that our program uses an evidence-backed approach. We were very interested to dig into a recent systematic review of research compiled by the Public Health Agency of Canada – assessing the effectiveness of food-based interventions to mitigate household food insecurity.
Step by Step provides exceptional early childhood education and supports for developmentally delayed and disabled children and their families. Their teachers and staff see firsthand the link between nutrition and learning.
Families living with food insecurity make continual trade-offs to stretch limited dollars. They use grocery gift cards to supplement their food budgets thoughtfully and strategically, enabling them to better afford other essentials, like rent and utilities.
A devastating food insecurity crisis is gripping Alberta. A staggering 1.46 million Albertans – nearly 2 in 5 kids – now live in food-insecure households. Parents are forced to choose between feeding their children and paying for rent, utilities, or medications.
More than forty years of traditional food programming has fallen short. That’s why in 2020, we took advantage of the global pandemic to implement and study an innovative change to our response to food insecurity.
We’re thrilled to announce our expansion into rural areas – thanks to funding from Nutrien and our new collaboration with McMan Central. We’re bringing the innovative grocery gift card model to communities where traditional support can often be more difficult.
At I Can for Kids (iCAN), we know that effective responses to food insecurity require collaboration, advocacy, and a solid understanding of the complex challenges families face. That’s why we partner with numerous frontline agencies with deep and respected connections in their communities. The staff working in these organizations apply their experience and expertise every day to target our grocery gift card program by continually assessing which families require immediate assistance.
