About

In 1991, the California Grocers Association Board of Directors embarked on an ambitious program – to expand into areas previously beyond CGA’s reach due to limited resources and funding. That desire was the genesis for creating the CGA Educational Foundation.

With a major concern among top executives of the retail grocery industry that there will be a shortage of qualified employees in the future, it is necessary to help industry employees advance in order to retain them.

The CGA Educational Foundation assists CGA member companies by encouraging them to identify qualified employees, educate them in preparation for advancement and offer them the means to sharpen their skills in order to grow.

The CGA Educational Foundation is a 501(c)(3), nonprofit tax-exempt organization which supports and provides educational opportunities for the grocery industry. Donations to the Educational Foundation are tax deductible contributions.

Our Vision

A California with abundant opportunities for those who feed our communities.

Our Mission

The CGA Educational Foundation strengthens the grocery industry by empowering people to learn and grow.

Foundation Staff

Ronald K. Fong

President

Brianne Page

Director

Miriam Ellis

Administration and Programs Coordinator

CGA Educational Foundation

1005 12th Street, Suite 200
Sacramento, CA 95814
Tel: (916) 448-3545
Fax: (916) 448-2793

"The California Grocers Association Educational Foundation has been an active participant in my educational journey. From Junior College to Graduate School, the CGAEF has been there every semester to assist me with tuition reimbursement. Although I took a slight turn from retail management to supply chain management, the CGAEF was still there for my family. My family and I are very grateful to CGAEF and the assistance the foundation has provided."

Scott Moye Costco Wholesale

“The California Grocers Association Educational Foundation played an immense role in helping me achieve my WAFC Retail Management Certificate. Knowing that CGAEF would reimburse me for the qualifying classes was a huge factor in motivating me to attend. The knowledge that I obtained from each of the classes has been invaluable and has provided me with many more skills to be successful at my job. I appreciate the opportunity CGAEF has provided me and others in pursuing our educational goals!”

Kim Gothier Stater Bros. Markets

“The Tuition Reimbursement Program has helped me financially during these tough times in our economy. If it was not for them reimbursing me, I probably would not be able to take these classes. I am very thankful for the Tuition Reimbursement Program.”

Thomas Wright Albertsons

“I am so passionate about education and I love school. Education can be expensive! The Foundation reimbursement program affords me the opportunity to take the classes I need in my current field, creating greater opportunities and options. I am an advocate for education that is why I constantly promote the CGAEF Program to my peers within our organization. Thank you for all you have done to help me achieve my goals.”

Sandy Martinez Food 4 Less