The National Grocers Association (NGA) is the national trade association for America’s 21,000 independent community grocers. Independent community grocers are at the heart of local communities and the U.S. economy, where they provide jobs and boost tax revenue while bringing choice, convenience and value to hard-working Americans. NGA advocates for continued growth and innovation of the field, ensuring a level playing field. The NGA Foundation is the nonprofit arm of NGA which runs programs to develop more effective recruiting programs, enhance retention efforts, and bolster professional and leadership development opportunities for employees. One program of NGAF is the grant funded Technical Assistance Center which provides education and resources on nutrition incentive projects,