Every Month Should Be National Family Meals Month

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OMEGA is a West Virginia-based organization dedicated to supporting and advancing the business interests of the state’s petroleum marketing, retail grocery, and convenience store industries.

As a network of over 225 locally owned businesses, OMEGA actively promotes cooperation, advocates for favorable legislation, and provides education and resources to its members. With over 50,000 employees, OMEGA members significantly contribute to the state’s economy, generating more than 10% of all state taxes and supporting local communities through scholarships, charitable donations, and civic involvement.

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OMEGA offers three types of membership: Convenience Store Members, Petroleum Marketer Members, and Grocer Members, all of which play a vital role in providing fuel, food, and essentials across West Virginia. As a liaison with state and national agencies, OMEGA works closely with organizations like NACS, PMAA, FMI, and the N.G.A. to advocate on behalf of its members.

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As we come to the end of the 2nd National Family Meals Month™, I am convinced that encouraging family meals at home should be a year round promotion. Every September, the FMI Foundation will continue to raise awareness about the important role family meals play in our society, but I am hopeful that the movement will steadily gain momentum and we will witness families enjoining one more meal at home every week of the year.

By: Sue Borra, Chief Health and Wellness Officer for FMI and Executive Director of the FMI Foundation <img src="http://www.fmi.org/images/default-source/blog-images/sue-borra-and-mitty.tmb-large-350-.jpg?sfvrsn=1" data-displaymode="Thumbnail" alt="Sue Borra and Mitty" title="Sue Borra and Mitty" style="float: right; margin: 10px;" /> As we come to the end of the 2nd <a href="http://www.fmi.org/family-meals">National Family Meals Month</a>™, I am convinced that encouraging family meals at home should be a year round promotion. Every September, the <a href="http://www.fmi.org/foundation">FMI Foundation</a> will continue to raise awareness about the important role family meals play in our society, but I am hopeful that the movement will steadily gain momentum and we will witness families enjoying one more meal at home every week of the year. To help make more family meals a year round reality, here are a few facts from our recent <a href="http://www.fmi.org/industry-topics/health-wellness">Shopping for Health</a> report, conducted with Rodale Inc., where we asked shoppers about their cooking and family meal habits. <ol> <li>More than half (54 percent) of consumers surveyed report eating a home cooked meal five or more nights a week. Shoppers report spending between 20 and 50 minutes preparing dinner. </li> <li>When cooking family meals, a variety of methods are used including cooking from scratch with fresh ingredients (47 percent); cooking with a mix of canned, frozen, jarred and/or fresh ingredients (37 percent); and cooking with a mix of fresh and prepared ingredients (36 percent).</li> <li>When preparing a meal, shoppers like to ensure leftovers with 52 percent of consumers making enough food for one more day. </li> <li>A product’s healthfulness for children influences 91 percent of parents’ food and beverage purchases.</li> </ol> The resolve to return to the table exists, but consumers tell us that they need help.  Providing convenient and healthy meal and food options and easy recipes are just a few of the ways that food retailers are responding.  How is your organization helping to bring more families back to the table?  We would love to hear about it and <a href="http://www.fmi.org/family-meals/be-recognized/gold-plate-award">recognize your outstanding work.</a>

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OMEGA members play a vital role in West Virginia, supporting communities through substantial tax contributions and a wide-reaching presence across the state. With over 55% of the population living in border counties, our members are dedicated to serving both local and regional needs. Beyond business, we’re proud to give back, having contributed over $3.1 million to children’s charities since 2003, reflecting our commitment to making a positive difference.