Starting a grocery gift card program: a step-by-step guide
This guide only provides general direction, recommendations, and insights to charities, non-profit organizations, and agencies interested in designing, implementing, funding, and evaluating a grocery gift card program to help alleviate food insecurity. While I Can for Kids made significant efforts to ensure the accuracy and relevance of the details contained herein, it is essential to recognize that each organization operates within a unique context, governed by specific municipal, provincial or state, and federal laws and regulations, cultural considerations, and community dynamics.
The information in this guide is not exhaustive, and it is strongly recommended that organizations seek additional expert advice, conduct thorough research, and consult with relevant stakeholders to tailor strategies and approaches to their specific circumstances. I Can for Kids and the authors, contributors, and publishers of this handbook are irrevocably and forever released and discharged from, and shall not be held liable, for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, punitive, or special losses or damages of any kind, or otherwise any inconvenience, arising from the application of, or reliance upon, the information (or any errors or omissions) contained herein or from any errors or omissions. Nothing in this handbook shall constitute any legal or regulatory advice, nor do I Can for Kids, the authors, contributors, or publishers of this handbook make any representation or warranty, express or implied, of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.
Organizations are encouraged to approach the design, implementation, funding, and evaluation of grocery gift card programs with appropriate diligence, sensitivity, and a commitment to ethical practices to ensure their efforts align with the overarching goal of alleviating food insecurity and fostering community well-being. By accessing and utilizing this guide, organizations acknowledge and accept the inherent complexities and responsibilities associated with charitable initiatives and commit to prioritize the needs and dignity of the individuals and communities they serve above all else.
