Re-Writing the Industry’s Crisis Response Playbook
The food industry is no stranger to responding to crisis. However, when it comes to responding to the national emergency brought on by COVID-19, the industry is rewriting the playbook on crisis response in real-time. This emergency is nationwide and is affecting different regions in different ways.
Photo Friday: Thank Yous To Grocery Heroes
As grocery workers engages in the essential work of feeding families during this crisis, we’ve been honored to be among the many celebrating the work that they do each day. Here are just a few of the many social media posts thanking grocery employees.
Grocery Shopping in the Time of COVID-19
As consumers experience the unprecedented realities presented by the COVID-19 pandemic and confront the frustrating truths of supply and demand, once ingrained grocery shopping habits have shifted to some new behaviors. As one would expect, shoppers are highly concerned about the impacts of COVID-19 and those apprehensions are driving some changes in the way they shop for groceries. Many are turning to online grocery shopping.
What’s Real About Coronavirus and Food Packaging
Information around coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is swirling, and each day feels like it brings more information, resources, or questions. We know shoppers may be concerned about the viability and transferability of coronavirus on food packaging. We’ve compiled answers to some frequently asked questions
FYI: Additional SNAP Funds Headed to a State Near You
Congress implemented several changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) in the recently enacted Families First Coronavirus Response Act. The emergency allotments for current SNAP beneficiaries is one we want to make sure your members are aware of, and ready to be implemented in their states.
OMEGA Press
- WV Oil Marketer & Grocers Association Campaign Raises Over $154,000 For Children in Need of Assistance
- Thank You for Making the 2024 Jan Vineyard Charity Golf Outing a Success!
- Join the GameChanger July Campaign: Empower Our Youth, Prevent Substance Misuse
- WV Oil Marketer & Grocers Association Campaign Raises Over $137,000 For Children in Need of Assistance
- WV Oil Marketer & Grocers Association Campaign Raises Over $132,000 For Children in Need of Assistance
NGA News
- NGA Welcomes House Passage of Main Street Competes Act
- Sedano’s Launches ‘Where Superstitions Are Born’ Fútbol Campaign In Miami
- Save-A-Lot Hometown Heroes Program Awards Gift Cards To Six Nonprofits
- NGA Statement on Preliminary Approval of Proposed Credit Card Swipe Fee Settlement
- NGA Foundation Executive Leadership Development Program Strengthens and Empowers Grocery Industry Leaders
CSP Fuel News
- CSP names finalists in 2026 Retailer Choice Best New Products Contest
- 7.2% of middle, high school students use tobacco
- Center store needs ‘both the spreadsheet and the store walk’ to succeed
- Casey’s plans to add 400 stores in the next 3 years
- QuikTrip expands Houston footprint with new store near NRG Stadium

