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- EIN 91-1864067
- 469-877-1350
- 1224 N. Hwy 377 #303-139 Roanoke TX 76262 USA
- www.foodsalesassoc.org
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Nonprofit Overview
Causes: Education, Scholarships, Scholarships & Student Financial Aid
Mission: To inspire careers in food retailing by providing the encouragement, the opportunities, and the scholarships to high school seniors and adults working in the food industry. To set the stage, grocery stores offer quick employment opportunities for both high school students and young adults who, most likely, are not set on a career direction. Frequently these people are working out of necessity and to support their families and not just for extra spending money. Even though food retailers (grocery stores) of north Texas and their suppliers are extremely competitive, they share a common goal. That common goal is the Food Sales Association’s purpose. It is to inspire careers in food retailing by providing the encouragement, the opportunities, and the scholarships to high school seniors and adults working in the food industry. The Food Sales Association is the catalyst that brings these companies together during their fundraising events. These events build bridges, build relationships and build trust between manufacturers, suppliers, brokers and retailers. FSA seeks to aid and to inspire employees to rise above their current situation and pursue fulfilling careers in food retailing for the betterment of the individual, the organization, the industry and the community.
Results: Founded in 1947, the Food Sales Association became a 501(c)(3) public charity in 2002. January 2014 marks the 17th year of the FSA Annual Scholarship Awards. Nearly $1 million dollars has been award to almost 500 deserving individuals. FSA, with its retailer partners, provides assistance to grocery store employees to pursue their undergraduate degrees while maintaining their career interests in food retailing.
Target demographics: Graduating seniors and adults working in food retailing to pursue education
Direct beneficiaries per year: 2014 FSA Scholarship Program - $100,000 for 40 college bound employees of food retailers
Geographic areas served: North Texas Food Retailing
Programs: FSA Scholarship $2,500.00 - Suppliers to the grocery industry support fund raising efforts including the FSA Scholarship Banquet, monthly food retailer luncheons including Albertsons LLC, The Brookshire Company, The Kroger Company, Tom Thumb - Safeway, and United Supermarket - Market Street with guest speakers and an annual golf tournament. FSA provides the forum for retailers and their suppliers to interact in a casual environment to enhance their relationships.