Expanding SNAP Online a Top Priority for Independent Grocers

September 17, 2020 National Grocers Association

The National Grocers Association (NGA), the trade association representing the independent supermarket industry, is working with legislators and the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food and Nutrition Service (USDA FNS) to expand Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Online Purchasing to more independent grocers so that they can help to feed Americans when they need it most.

NGA Applauds Hours of Service Waiver Extension for Grocery Truckers

September 17, 2020 National Grocers Association

The National Grocers Association (NGA) today applauded the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMCSA) extension of their Hours of Service emergency declaration, which was set to expire today, but is now extended through the end of the 2020 calendar year.

NGA Foundation Reveals 2020 Scholarship Recipients

September 14, 2020 National Grocers Association

The NGA Foundation, the 501(c)3 nonprofit arm of the National Grocers Association, has announced the recipients of its 2020 scholarship program. This year, 18 students planning careers with independent grocers received scholarships, provided by the generosity of our donors and affiliate groups.

NGA Foundation, Cornell Launch Virtual eLeadership Series

September 3, 2020 National Grocers Association

The NGA Foundation and Cornell University will host Head Start, a five-day virtual leadership development program crafted to address the challenges of leading a retail business through the pandemic, October 19-23, 2020.

FDA’s Frank Yiannas to Address at NGA Executive Conference

September 1, 2020 National Grocers Association

The National Grocers Association (NGA), the trade association representing independent grocery operators and wholesalers, has announced that Frank Yiannas, deputy commissioner for food policy and response at the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA), will address the NGA’s Executive Conference, to be held virtually for the first time Sept. 22-25, 2020.