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Amplifying our impact: new partnerships expand our reach
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.
Amplifying our impact: new partnerships expand our reach
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.
When we eradicate poverty, we eradicate childhood food insecurity.
Plenty of research shows that the primary cause of food insecurity is a lack of income. Therefore, it’s most effective to respond to this ever-growing issue with policies and solutions that protect and improve household financial resources.
Imagine if you lost everything.
That’s what we hear from 100 distressed families every week when they arrive in Calgary after fleeing the ongoing...
With escalating rates of inflation, food-insecure kids need our support now more than ever.
The financial shock of extreme inflation has contributed to the massive increase in the proportion of children who suddenly live in food-insecure households across Alberta.
Hunger and food insecurity are not the same
Filling a belly is not the same as nourishing a body, heart, and mind.
We used to feed hungry kids. Now we empower families to feed themselves.
In April 2020, I Can for Kids (iCAN) embraced the daunting challenge of inspiring a major shift in the way charities and communities understand and tackle childhood food insecurity in Calgary.
Bruce Edgelow is CTV’s Inspired Albertan
Darrel Janz’ Inspired Albertans segment on CTV features iCAN Board Chair Bruce Edgelow.
5th Annual Pub Quiz to benefit
I Can for Kids
Rotary Club of Calgary Fish Creek presents their 5th Annual Pub Quiz at Tops Pizza and Steak House – in-person!
Northwestival Returns!
Our favourite winter festival is back! Join us at Northwestival in University District on Sunday, December 5th for a fun-filled day of activities, food and entertainment.
Grocery gift cards do more than fill empty bellies
Our partners identify vulnerable kids and families most in need and offer our gift cards to help ease the stresses caused by lack of household income and food insecurity. The U of C study confirms our approach is working.