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Why it Matters:
Food insecurity affects more families than ever before. Students with access to healthy food are more likely to attend school regularly, perform better academically, remain alert in class, and experience improved well-being.
Through our partnership with CHEP Good Food, Innovation helps provide nutritious school lunches to students who do not otherwise have access.
Impact:
27,174 lunches delivered
31 schools supported
Helping reduce food insecurity as a barrier to student success, creating stronger conditions for learning, well-being, and long-term opportunity.
Why it Matters:
Many youth who visit The Center face food insecurity, unstable housing, and limited adult support.
Innovation’s sponsorship helps provide free, nutritious meals in a safe, welcoming space
Impact:
Expanded meal program to 4 days a week
"Teachers and community partners have expressed gratitude for how this program helps stabilize youth who are struggling both emotionally and academically." - The Center
Why it Matters:
Practical financial knowledge helps students make informed decisions about banking, budgeting, credit, saving, and investing as they build toward future success.
Innovation supported Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies (SIIT) in delivering Financial Literacy Lunch & Learn sessions across Saskatchewan.
Impact:
Deliver 5 financial literacy lunch & learn sessions
125+ students across Saskatchewan
"The presentation was very informative and helped me better understand TFSAs and investment opportunities.” - Lunch & Learn Attendee
Why it Matters:
Many youth involved in the program have experienced, on average, 6.5 adverse childhood experiences (e.g. single caregiver home, exposure to violence, addiction, etc.). The program creates a safer, supportive space where youth can access cultural teachings, mentorship, connection, and healing.
Innovation’s support helps provide hands-on Indigenous art and cultural learning experiences with youth, supportive adults, Elders, Knowledge Keepers, and community partners.
Impact:
At least 85% of youth identifying that they have more confidence in their willingness to try new things or tackle “hard things”
At least 80% of youth strongly agree/agree that they are making better decision
Why it Matters:
Children and youth need safe, welcoming spaces where they can access nutritious food, positive activities, and connection outside of regular school hours.
Innovation is providing support for the Innovation Federal Credit Union Grub Club and Saturday Program, helping cover food, kitchen, and program-related costs.
Impact:
Provides a free balanced supper program so no child or youth leaves the Club hungry.
Provides interactive, educational, and fun activities like crafts, games, and experiments.
Why it Matters:
Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital supports specialized pediatric care for children across Saskatchewan, helping more families access care within the province and stay closer to their support systems.
Innovation is contributing to help provide priority bladder scanner equipment for children receiving specialized urinary system care
Impact:
Helps provide equipment within Saskatchewan’s children’s hospital, where 60% of Pediatric Intensive Care stays come from outside Saskatoon.
Helps provide access to critical diagnostic equipment for young patients.
Supports faster and more accurate treatment and diagnosis.
Why it Matters:
When families are caring for a loved one in hospital, their focus is on being present, not on finding, preparing, or paying for meals. Ready-to-go lunches help remove one small but meaningful stressor, giving families the nourishment they need to keep going through long hospital days.
Innovation helps Ronald McDonald House Saskatchewan keep ready-to-go lunches available for families, while our employees contribute hands-on support through monthly volunteer shifts in the kitchen.
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