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Inside ACA — February 2009  Printable Version (PDF)

ACA Spotlight on Business

ACA Business Partner Program Saves Camps 10-35%
FoodSource Plus is an ACA Business Partner program that could save your camp thousands of dollars. FoodSource Plus is a food and supply purchasing program that works with human service agencies nationwide, saving them money on their food, cleaning supplies, and paper goods.

Now more than ever, this is a program you’ll want to explore
as a way for your camp to save money without sacrificing quality products and services
.

FoodSource has already conducted saving analyses for several ACA members and has found that you have an opportunity to save anywhere from 10% to 35% on food, cleaning supplies, and paper goods. This equates to thousands of dollars that can be redirected towards your valuable programs. Last season, Habonim Camp Tavor, Camp Darden, Camp Skimino and Camp Lakodia took advantage of savings through the FoodSource program. FoodSource Plus is familiar with how camps operate and is also working as a YMCA-approved vendor to bring savings to camps and child care centers.

How it works: FoodSource has arrangements with food wholesalers and distribution companies across the country, and their expertise is in negotiating the lowest possible costs for groceries, paper goods, and cleaning supplies offered by these vendors. With FoodSource Plus, you buy from the lowest pricing tier available. FoodSource guarantees your pricing with the distributor in our network, and there is no outside sales rep adjusting the pricing margins to make a profit. In addition to saving money on the products you are already buying, FoodSource can also assist you with menus and orders based on your budget, resources, dietary and nutrition requirements. FoodSource can also provide you with samples of what other camps are doing.

There is no cost to join FoodSource Plus, and the analysis of your purchases is cost free and implies no obligation for you to participate. FoodSource Plus will review your current expenditures and advise you as to the level of savings possible through their program, as well as assist with implementing the training, order guides, and menus customized for your camp's unique needs. ACA encourages you to explore this opportunity, as it may well save you time and money.

To request a free, no-obligation savings analysis showing you the level of savings you can achieve with FoodSource Plus, download and complete this Request for Savings Analysis form (PDF). Fax the form to Stephanie Bonenfant at 508-336-6695, or contact her at 866-248-4520; sbonenfant@foodsourceplus.com. Be sure to tell her that you are a member of ACA.

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