Based on an idea originating in Germany, for as little as $24, purchasing an advent calendar for the holiday season supports 24 charitable projects—six from each of four four key areas (health care, education, nutrition, and the environment). Now that’s a holiday gift worth sharing.

Born in Trinidad, founder Ifoma Smart immigrated to Canada at the age of four. In his home as a child, pepper sauce was everywhere, and it was served in generous amounts with every dish. So it was only natural for Ifoma to take what he learned from his family and adapt them to fit his own recipes.