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  • About
    • Vision, Mission, Values
    • Board of Directors
    • Foundation Trustees
    • GFIA Staff
    • Contact Us
  • Advocacy
    • Georgia's Elected Officials
    • Legislative Advocacy >
      • Bill Tracker
      • Find Your Legislators
      • How a Bill Becomes a Law
      • Role of a Lobbyist
      • Attend a Legislative Event
    • Regulatory Advocacy
    • Political Action >
      • PAC Fund
      • Grassroots
    • Federal Advocacy
  • Events
    • GFIA Sponsorship Opportunities
    • Legislative Reception
    • Spring Golf >
      • Registration
      • Sponsorship Info
    • Convention >
      • Resort Info - Sawgrass
      • Foundation Fundraisers
      • Sponsorship Info
    • Fall Golf >
      • Sponsorship Info
    • Retailer Education Seminars
    • Volunteer Team
    • Photo Gallery
  • Foundation
    • Board of Trustees >
      • Trustees Listing
      • Trustees Application
    • Scholarships >
      • Apply Scholarships >
        • Foundation Awards
        • Sponsored Awards
        • Piggyback Awards
      • Fund a Scholarship
      • Employer Forms
      • Scholarship FAQ
    • Industry Education >
      • Independent Retailer Seminars
      • Convention Seminars
      • Training Reimbursement Form
    • Foundation Fundraising >
      • Silent Auction
      • Spring Golf Tournament
  • Communications
    • Membership Directory
    • ExpressLine Newsletter
    • Advertise with Us
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    • Retailer Benefits
    • Supplier Benefits
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EDUCATION FOUNDATION

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What does the Education Foundation do?
  • Awards in excess of $100,000 in scholarships every year
  • Provides food safety training cost reimbursements to retail members
  • Hosts two Independent Retailer Seminars each year, geared specifically toward the needs and interests of the Independent Retailer
  • Sponsors educational seminars at the GFIA annual convention​​
  • Funds the state Best Bagger competition
  • Supplies federal labor law posters to retailer members
  • ​Hosts the annual “Swinging for Scholarships” Spring Golf Tournament for GFIA members
  • Hosts a spectacular Silent Auction fundraiser at the GFIA convention
The Georgia Food Industry Association Education Foundation (GFIEF) is a charitable corporation provided for and funded by GFIA member companies to provide scholarships and educational services to the Association. Since its inception in 1995, the Foundation has awarded over 2.1 million dollars in scholarship funding! GFIEF also funds many educational and training programs for the food industry.  As a branch of the Georgia Food Industry Association, the Foundation benefits all GFIA members – retailers, wholesalers and suppliers. 
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​5020 Highlands Parkway SE
Suite 200
Smyrna, GA 30082

(770) 438-7744

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