Policy Priorities for the Food Industry During the Pandemic

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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 the nation continues to fight this battle against the coronavirus pandemic, FMI compiled a set of policy priorities that we believe will help keep our shelves stocked, protect our workers and help ensure the safety of our customers.

By: Steven Harris, Director, Policy Development & Regulatory Compliance, FMI  <img src="https://www.fmi.org/images/default-source/blog-images/screen-shot-2020-07-27-at-8-03-11-am.tmb-large-350-.png?sfvrsn=613d1301_1" data-displaymode="Thumbnail" alt="Screen Shot 2020-07-27 at 8.03.11 AM" title="Screen Shot 2020-07-27 at 8.03.11 AM" style="float: right; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 10px;" /> As the nation’s health crisis continues, the food industry and the millions of our frontline workers across the country remain dedicated to providing the essential service of ensuring that Americans have access to safe and affordable food every day. The pandemic has affected all aspects of our daily lives, which has changed how many Americans get their food. With this increased reliance on the retail food supply, we continue to focus our efforts on ensuring continuity for our members, the protection of our essential workers and keeping the global supply chain moving.   We have all learned a lot these past few months about the resiliency of our country and our frontline workers, but there is still more work to be done before we can move past the ongoing health crisis. As the nation continues to fight this battle against the coronavirus pandemic, FMI compiled a set of policy priorities that we believe will help keep our shelves stocked, protect our workers and help ensure the safety of our customers. <a href="https://www.fmi.org/government-affairs/priority-issues" class="button">Read our Policy Priorities</a> | <a href="https://www.fmi.org/docs/default-source/blog/food-industry-top-priorities-for-pandemic-v2.pdf?sfvrsn=d80c5565_0" class="button">PDF Version</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.