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ARIZONA FOOD & DRUG INDUSTRY FOUNDA

AZ · EIN 860804759 · $223K rev · advocacy · infrastructure · www.afmaaz.org
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Trade association representing Arizona's food and drug industry, including grocery and convenience store chains, independent retailers, suppliers, and vendors. Focuses on advocacy, political engagement, and industry support through initiatives like scholarship programs and anti-litter efforts. Formerly known as the Retail Grocers Association of Arizona, it rebranded in 1995 to reflect its expanded membership and mission.

activities · 10

what they do

direct service · 8
  • Administers scholarship program for food and drug industry employees and dependents Targeted Educational Scholarships
    Provides annual scholarships ranging from $500 to $5,000 to employees of member companies and their dependents, with applications accepted by April 15 and decisions communicated by the end of June. The program includes Legacy and Presenting scholarships of $5,000, and application reviews are supported through a formal process with notifications delivered via U.S. Mail or email.
  • Administers scholarship program for food and drug industry employees and dependents Targeted Educational Scholarships
    Provides annual scholarships ranging from $500 to $5,000 to employees of member companies and their dependents, with applications accepted until April 15 and decisions communicated by the end of June. The program includes Legacy and Presenting scholarships of $5,000 and offers year-round tuition reimbursement with applications reviewed 30 days before class start dates.
  • Employee and dependent scholarship program Targeted Educational Scholarships
    Provides annual scholarships ranging from $500 to $5,000 to employees of member companies and their dependents, with applications accepted each year by a April 15 deadline and decisions communicated by the end of June.
  • Offers tuition reimbursement for industry-related education
    Provides tuition reimbursement with applications reviewed on an ongoing basis, available up to 30 days before the start of classes, supporting continuous professional development in the food and drug industry.
  • Operates coupon redemption service for the food industry Local Gift Card and Coupon Programs
    Manages a coupon redemption service that has remained in continuous operation, supporting retail and consumer engagement within the Arizona food industry.
  • Publishes industry journal and maintains historical association activities Agricultural and Conservation Communications
    Produces the Arizona Food Industry Journal (formerly "Arizona Grocer") and previously hosted long-running annual conventions and a coupon redemption service that remains operational. Also maintains the historical legacy of the Retail Grocers Association of Arizona, founded in 1943 and now known as the Arizona Food Marketing Alliance.
  • Publishes industry journal and maintains historical industry publications Agricultural and Conservation Communications
    Produces and distributes the Arizona Food Industry Journal, formerly known as "Arizona Grocer," serving as a long-standing communication platform for the food industry in Arizona.
  • Tuition reimbursement program College Scholarships for Youth Members
    Offers tuition reimbursement for eligible individuals with applications reviewed on a rolling basis, available 30 days before the start of classes.
capacity building · 2
  • Hosts annual scholarship luncheon and industry awards banquet Professional and Organizational Achievement Awards
    Organizes an annual scholarship luncheon to support and recognize scholarship recipients, and hosts a banquet that includes the presentation of industry awards such as Retailer of the Year, Supplier of the Year, and Convenience Store Operator of the Year since 2000.
  • Hosts annual scholarship luncheon and industry awards banquet Professional and Organizational Achievement Awards
    Organizes an annual scholarship luncheon to support student recipients and hosts a banquet that includes the presentation of industry awards such as Retailer of the Year, Supplier of the Year, and Convenience Store Operator of the Year since 2000.
strategies · 9

how they think

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named programs · 4

what they call their work

Arizona Food & Drug Industry Education Foundation
Nonprofit scholarship program that has awarded over $300,000 in scholarships and tuition reimbursement to support careers in the food industry
Cart Retrieval Program
Public hotline for reporting abandoned shopping carts, aimed at reducing litter and supporting retailer responsibility
Food Industry Awards
Annual awards recognizing Retailer of the Year, Supplier of the Year, and Convenience Store Operator of the Year
Food Industry Hall of Fame
Annual recognition program honoring leaders in Arizona's food industry, beginning with A. J. Bayless in 1987
relationships · 14

who they work with

  • AFMA Network — ARIZONA FOOD & DRUG INDUSTRY FOUNDA is listed as a member of the Arizona Food Marketing Alliance (AFMA)
  • AFMA member companies Partner — Provides scholarships to employees and dependents of member companies.
  • ARIZONA FOOD MARKETING ALLIANCE Network — Host organization for BACIC
  • ARIZONA FOOD MARKETING ALLIANCE Partner — Shared address and branding suggests a close operational or administrative relationship with the Arizona Food & Drug Industry Founda.
  • ARIZONA FOOD MARKETING ALLIANCE Partner — Shares office address and branding with AFMA, indicating a close operational relationship.
  • ARIZONA FOOD MARKETING ALLIANCE Partner — Shares office location and contact information with ARIZONA FOOD & DRUG INDUSTRY FOUNDA
  • Arizona Food Council Partner — Replaced Los Hospederos with a new name and mission to serve Arizona's food industry.
  • Arizona Food Marketing Alliance (AFMA) Partner — AFMA is the parent organization for the Arizona Food & Drug Industry Education Foundation.
  • Arizona State University Partner — Organization represented by Renee Shaw Hughner, Ph.D., Trustee of the Foundation Board
  • Bashas’ Partner — Organization represented by Sabrina Dominguez, Vice Chairman of the Foundation Board of Trustees
  • Circle K Partner — Organization represented by Karla Garsha, Trustee of the Foundation Board
  • Crescent Crown Distributing Partner — Organization represented by Terry Morrison, Chairman of the Foundation Board of Trustees
  • Education Foundation Network — Operates or is affiliated with an education foundation focused on community support.
  • Los Hospederos Partner — Group of approximately 40 suppliers formed in 1950 to support AFMA by hosting its annual convention and golf tournament.