Feeding Assistance for Every Shopper

Promoting and Advancing Petroleum Marketing, Retail Grocery, and Convenience Stores in West Virginia

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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.

OMEGA is committed to fostering industry growth while serving West Virginians with essential services like fuel, food, and convenience.

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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.

We keep members informed through newsletters, legislative updates, an online resource hub, and educational seminars. Additional member benefits include access to the Encova Workers’ Compensation Discount Program and participation in our annual Trade Expo and fundraising efforts for children’s charities. OMEGA is here to support, advocate, and enhance the success of our industry members.

FMI and its member companies have myriad resources for consumers to help navigate federal feeding programs and tips on how to shop on a budget and prepare affordable meals.

<p>By: Hannah Walker, Vice President, Political Affairs, FMI</p> <img src="https://www.fmi.org/images/default-source/blog-images/mq1.tmb-large-350-.jpg?sfvrsn=756c292_1" data-displaymode="Thumbnail" alt="Feeding Assistance" title="Feeding Assistance" style="float: right; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 10px;" />The economic devastation that the coronavirus has wreaked on our economy is impacting families across the country. During these uncertain times, the food industry remains behind American shoppers and wants to ensure all grocery shoppers - regardless of how they pay - can buy the food they need to put meals on their tables. To that end, FMI and its member companies have myriad resources for consumers to help navigate federal feeding programs and tips on how to shop on a budget and prepare affordable meals. <br /> <br /> FMI has launched a one-stop website, <a href="http://www.feedingassistance.com"></a><a href="https://www.fmi.org/industry-topics/food-assistance-programs/feeding-assistance-toolkit">www.feedingassistance.com</a>, where our members and consumers can access videos on how to apply for and shop with Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. In addition to accessing federal feeding programs, the website includes links to recipes, meal planning and grocery trip planning resources for all shoppers.  <br /> <br /> Our Feeding Assistance Toolkit features:  <br /> <div> <div> <ul role="list"> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" role="listitem" data-aria-level="1"> <p paraid="1238543181" paraeid="{90c8b714-28d4-43ae-aaea-9f48d0eb30a9}{162}">An educational video that explains how to enroll in SNAP. </p> </li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="2" role="listitem" data-aria-level="1"> <p paraid="389864247" paraeid="{90c8b714-28d4-43ae-aaea-9f48d0eb30a9}{183}">Interactive infographics that answers frequently asked questions about SNAP. </p> </li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="3" role="listitem" data-aria-level="1"> <p paraid="1411918686" paraeid="{90c8b714-28d4-43ae-aaea-9f48d0eb30a9}{196}">Information on WIC Waivers & Online SNAP purchasing pilot. </p> </li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="4" role="listitem" data-aria-level="1"> <p paraid="1988337222" paraeid="{90c8b714-28d4-43ae-aaea-9f48d0eb30a9}{213}">Links to budget friendly recipes and shopping resources. </p> </li> </ul> </div> </div> <div> <div> <ul role="list"> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" role="listitem" data-aria-level="1"> <p paraid="893988350" paraeid="{90c8b714-28d4-43ae-aaea-9f48d0eb30a9}{222}">Additional resources from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Food Research Action Center (FRAC), food banks, the FMI Foundation and more.  </p> </li> </ul> </div> </div> No matter the times, the food industry is committed to serving their shoppers and communities. <br /> <br /> <a href="https://www.fmi.org/industry-topics/food-assistance-programs/feeding-assistance-toolkit" class="button">FeedingAssistance Toolkit</a>

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Supporting West Virginia Communities

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.