Grocery Gift Cards
Grocery gift cards are best for refugee families. There are no barriers. It’s confidential and private. It’s efficient and the impact is immediate. Families get the freedom and dignity to choose food that fits their needs.
Program Details
Our Grocery Gift Cards program provides immediate relief to refugees in urgent need of nutritious food. These cards give families the freedom to purchase the items they need, helping them to settle into their new environment with dignity and ease.
Program Sponsors
The launch of this program is made possible by a generous gift of $25,000 from an anonymous donor.
To keep the program going, please donate now.
Iqbal Foods and ARYA Supermarket have already joined the fight against food insecurity by offering discounted gift cards. Additional funding for this program provided by Alectra and JAM Direct.
If you are a GTA-based supermarket or share our commitment to easing food insecurity, email us at info@canadianconnections.org to discuss sponsorship opportunitie
How It Works
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Distribution
Grocery gift cards are distributed to refugee families shortly after their arrival in Canada.
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Support
The program is designed to address food insecurity and ensure that families have access to nutritious food.
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Partnerships
We work with local grocery stores and community partners to maximize the impact of the program.
Benefits Of The Program
Immediate Relief
Provides quick and essential support to families in need.
Dignity and Choice
Allows families to choose the food items that best meet their needs.
Community Integration
Helps families feel welcomed and supported in their new community.
Nutritional Support
Ensures access to healthy and nutritious food options.
Study On Grocery Gift Cards
This study is the first of its kind. The University of Calgary and the O’Brien Institute for Public Health conducted in-depth research on how iCAN’s grocery gift card approach impacts children and families living with food insecurity, as well as the agency partners who help target their program.
The results of this study validated iCAN’s decision to transition to grocery gift cards as the sole vehicle of support for food-insecure children and families across Calgary.
We Are Committed to Helping Newcomer Refugees
Your contribution to Canadian Connections quickly empowers families to gain control over their struggles. Our process is driven by direct relationships: you to us, us to families in need. We’ve built circles of trust that help it all go smoothly.