Community Involvement

Beyond Business: Giving Back Is Who We Are

From charitable giving and industry advocacy to scholarships and disaster relief, we’re committed to helping people thrive — inside and outside of business. Because when our communities are strong, we all move forward together.

We actively support organizations that uplift independent retailers

Our goal is to keep this sector strong and sustainable for generations to come through advocacy, education, leadership development, and future-focused innovation.

FMS proudly supports:

  • National Grocers Association (NGA)
  • National Association of College & University Food Services (NACUFS)
  • Retailer-owned co-ops and regional associations
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We invest in the future of retail by funding scholarships for the next generation of leaders.

Recent contributions include:

  • The NGA Foundation Scholarship Program
  • Leadership training & speaker sponsorships at industry events
  • Mentorship opportunities through national and regional networks

When unexpected events impact our clients, we step in to support their recovery efforts — both financially and operationally.

  • Rapid-response donations for hurricane and storm recovery
  • Operational flexibility for affected stores
  • Partnering with clients to get their businesses (and teams) back on track
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Charitable Giving & Why It Matters

From food insecurity to local outreach, we encourage our team and our company to give where it matters most. We proudly support nonprofits and community causes throughout North America.

 

Initiatives we’ve supported include:
– Local food bank donations
– Community development projects
– Matching gift programs for employee-led initiatives

Giving back isn’t a department. It’s part of who we are. We support the people who support communities. We help retailers succeed — and we help their neighborhoods thrive. Because we’ve got your back — not just in business, but in life.

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