Snack & Give Back

Leaving the World Better Than We Found It

Snack & Give Back is our commitment to doing business differently.

It’s the belief that food should nourish people, not just generate profit — and that if we have the ability to help, we also have the responsibility to act.

This initiative is built into Carzan because it reflects who we are, how we source our food, and why we started this business in the first place.

Why We Started Snack & Give Back

We didn’t wait until we felt “successful” to start giving back.

We started because the need already existed.

Through years of work in the not-for-profit sector, we saw firsthand how many families across Canada struggle with food insecurity, and how difficult it is for food programs to access quality protein.

Protein is one of the hardest food groups for food banks and school programs to consistently provide. It’s expensive, perishable, and often in short supply, yet it’s essential for growing kids, active families, and overall health.

Snack & Give Back was created to help address that gap with something we know well: real, shelf-stable, protein-rich food.

What Snack & Give Back Means in Practice

Snack & Give Back is not a one-time donation or a marketing promise.

It’s an ongoing commitment built into how we operate.

• Every year, 2% of our proceeds go directly toward food access initiatives
• We donate both product and financial support
• We focus on providing protein, not filler

In 2024/25, that impact included:

• Over $7,000 worth of beef and jerky donated in 2024
• Just over $9,000 in total support for 2025
• Contributions to Canadian Feed The Children, Carmichael Outreach and the Regina Food Bank

Those numbers represent real meals, real families, and real impact.

National Reach, Local Impact

Every six months, we intentionally alternate between supporting a national program and a local one.

National organizations allow us to reach communities across Canada, while local partners let us respond directly to needs in our own backyard.

Both matter.

This balance helps ensure our support is wide-reaching and deeply personal, while keeping us connected to the people and communities behind the numbers.

Why Protein Matters

Access to food isn’t just about calories.

Protein plays a critical role in:

• growth and development
• sustained energy
• learning, focus, and overall well-being

Yet protein is often the first thing to disappear from emergency food systems.

By donating high-quality, shelf-stable protein, we’re able to support programs with food that actually nourishes, not just fills space on a plate.

How This Connects to Everything We Do

Snack & Give Back isn’t separate from our business, it’s connected to every decision we make.

It aligns with:

• regenerative ranching, which prioritizes long-term land health
• clean-ingredient food, because nutrition matters
• responsible sourcing, because systems matter

To us, sustainability includes:

• the land
• the food
• the people who rely on it

The Impact You Create When You Choose Carzan

When you choose Carzan, you’re doing more than buying jerky.

You’re supporting:

• Canadian ranchers (including our own family ranch)
• a family-run business
• regenerative practices
• simple, honest ingredients

And you’re helping us put quality protein into communities that need it most.

Unlike national brands, your purchase with Carzan has a direct, measurable impact — close to home and felt in real ways.

Our Long-Term Mission

Our mission is simple, but not small:

To leave the world better than we found it.

That means:

• healthier land
• better food
• stronger communities
• and fewer families going without

Snack & Give Back is how we live that mission — now, not someday.

From Our Family to Yours

Thank you for being part of this journey.

Every order helps make Snack & Give Back possible, and every bit of support moves the needle for someone who needs it.

That’s something we’re incredibly proud of.