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For nearly 40 years, the National Grocers Association (NGA) has represented independent community grocers located in every congressional district across the country, and the wholesalers that service them. Also represented are affiliated associations, manufacturers, and service suppliers as well as other entrepreneurial companies that support NGA’s Mission and Philosophy. NGA works to ensure ongoing economic advancement and prosperity for America’s independent community and remains the only trade association exclusively focused on representing the independent sector of the food industry.
News & Events
Kellogg’s, AWG Donate Thousands To Feeding America Food Banks
Kellogg Company and Associated Wholesale Grocers donated $22,000 to Feeding America network food banks, with the donation being made through AWG Cares, the employee-managed charitable foundation of AWG. “We share Associated Wholesale Grocers and its member retailers’ commitment to ensure families are fed and fulfilled, and we’re proud to stand alongside them to support our communities,” said Mike Browne, VP of sales accounts, Kellogg Company. “We’re pleased to support Feeding America with this donation – it’s all part of our commitment to create Better Days and feed 375 million people in need by 2030.” Kellogg Kellogg’s initially started brainstorming a charitable campaign with AWG in early 2021. With both companies supporting hunger-relief endeavors, partnering in a joint effort was an obvious choice. By combining a friendly sales competition among AWG’s divisional distribution centers, this creative campaign was the first of its kind for the AWG Cares foundation.
Read MoreReasor’s Kicks Off Supplies For Schools Promotion
“As students return to the classroom for the upcoming year, it’s imperative that they have the supplies they need to learn,” said Amanda Russell, marketing and advertising director for Reasor’s. “We are committed to education through our annual Supplies for Schools program, that helps support under-resourced students.”
Read MoreEddie’s of Roland Park Reveals Summer Spotify Playlist
Eddie’s of Roland Park has teamed with local musicians Kariz Marcel and Ashley Alexander, of Blakwater House, a downtown Baltimore creative music hub, to produce Summer Refresh, a seasonal Spotify playlist showcasing Baltimore’s vibrant music scene.
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