Masks Available—Order Deadline Today

If your wholesaler does not have a resource for surgical masks and you are in need, IGA Licensed Distribution Center UNFI is making an allotment of 3-ply surgical masks available to ALL IGA stores regardless of your normal distribution channels. 

Place your order by end of day today, Wednesday, April 15th to receive by the first week of May. See details and download the order form here.

Webinar: SNAP Online Update for Independent Grocers

Join NGA for an update on the SNAP Online program and hear from a retailer and provider who successfully launched the pilot. Register for the April 15th webinar here.

Reusable Bag Signage

Many stores have been asking customers to leave their reusable shopping bags at home during the COVID-19 pandemic to prevent cross-contamination. We have created a sign that you can download and print to post in your store that communicates the request and reasoning behind it.

Staff Well-being Signage

Let your employees know you're here for them during this unprecedented time. Download this sign, customize it with your store's logo and your signature, and post it in your employee break room or send it home with employees.

Shopper Appreciation Signage

There's never been a better time to let your Hometown Proud service shine. Show your shoppers you appreciate them choosing their local IGA with these tips. Download the sign and share with your employees for best customer service practices.

Retailer Requirements to Provide Online Purchasing to SNAP Households

NGA has shared guidance released on Monday by the USDA that explains the requirements retailers must meet to participate in SNAP Online. 

FDA Best Practices for Managing Employees with COVID-19 

If an employee is confirmed to have the COVID-19 virus, employers should inform fellow employees of their possible exposure to COVID-19 in the workplace but maintain confidentiality as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). See the best practices released by the FDA here. 

Tax Relief for Essential Workers

NGA is urging Congress to recognize independent grocery employees by providing tax relief for their commitment to serving their communities during the COVID-19 pandemic. If you would like to support this initiative, fill out the form in this link.

Are you hiring? Let Red Oval Partner AR Marketing create an online application for employment to reduce the number of people coming in and out of your stores. 

Order IGA-designed virus prevention signage for employees and shoppers through Red Oval Partner DG Graphics.

Even the energy market has been impacted by COVID-19, with prices in a free fall. Diversegy is providing busy IGA retailers with a dedicated energy advisor to help them take advantage of these pricing lows and save on operational expenses. 

Keep your cashiers safe with check-out lane barriers designed by Red Oval Partner Innomark. Their design minimizes the micro droplet exchange between a shopper and your personnel.

Steritech is offering disinfectant services to help grocery stores and foodservice operators maintain food safety and mitigate risk from COVID-19.