I Can for Kids: Experiences and Perceived Outcomes of a Summer Food Program for Low-Income Households at Risk of Food Insecurity in Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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The prevalence of household food insecurity increases in the summer when school meals are no longer accessible, which can negatively impact children's health and wellbeing. Summer food programs, such as I Can for Kids (IC4K) in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, aim to reduce food insecurity in low income households with school-aged children during the summer months. Qualitative studies have not yet examined whether or how grocery gift cards (GGC) can reduce experiences of food insecurity a… Show more
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