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title: The partial government shutdown is affecting SNAP; find out what it means for you
description: "IGA Minute: January 10, 2019-The partial government shutdown is affecting SNAP; find out what it means for you"
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 Meet IGA Hometown Proud Retailers Rose and Kevin Schild, tips for getting more share of your shoppers' meals, and the latest on SNAP

| Not rendering correctly? View this email as a web page here. January 10, 2019 FROM THE DESK OF... Chris Jones, Vice President, Government Relations & Counsel, NGA SNAP & the Shutdown The partial government shutdown has had serious effects on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and the independent grocery industry. Get the latest news on how the shutdown could impact benefits for February and beyond. FEATURED STORY Grocerants Part 2: Rethinking Prepared Foods by Melissa Hart, contributing writer From Zanotto’s Markets' grab-and-go meal options to Quincy Market's popular Mexican lunch specials, part 2 of this 3-part series on grocerants shares IGA retailer tips for using grocerant-style offerings to get a bigger share of shoppers’ meals at home. IGA AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE Schild's IGA is a True Hometown Community Store by Jessica Vician IGA Hometown Proud Retailers Rose and Kevin Schild have made it their unofficial personal and professional mission to provide quality food, great service, and kindness to their shoppers. Spend a minute getting to know these 2019 IGA Hometown Proud Retailers in the running for IGA USA International Retailer of the Year. BEST PRACTICES Increase Produce Sales 60% by Putting it Under the Big Top by Larry Williams Learn how McKim's IGA uses their fall produce event to drive sales and raise awareness of their quality, fresh items. RETAIL TALES Getting to Know Granite Falls IGA Retailer Tyler Trask Tune in each week for a just-for-fun glimpse into the life of an IGA family member. You could be next! IN THE NEWS Grocers Must Determine Millennial Employees’ Motivations  (Progressive Grocer) Larkin: Why Independents Continue to Stand Out (The Shelby Report) Mintel’s Top Food Trends for 2019: From Healthy Aging to Convenient Food Hacks (Foodnavigator-USA.com) U.S. Food Producers Brace for Hit as Pacific Trade Deal Goes Into Effect (Food Dive) The Freshest Ideas Are in Small Grocery Stores  (The New York Times)   Refer Your Friends! Share with your friends on social media or email Follow us on Social Media! About the IGA Minute Welcome to The IGA Minute, the weekly newsletter that gives you the IGA news you need the way you want it. Only have a minute? Scan the lead page for a quick overview of important news. Have  more time? Click "a minute more" to get the full scoop.  Have an idea for content or questions about the editorial calendar? Email Ashley Page, editor of The IGA Minute. For advertising queries, contact IGA’s Barbara Wiest.   IGA Inc.   8745 West Higgins Road  STE: 350  Chicago  IL   60631   United States You received this email because you are subscribed to Corporate News Subscription from IGA Inc.  Update your email preferences to choose the types of emails you receive.  Unsubscribe from all future emails   |
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