Central Territory Congress 2021

Virtual Vendors

Welcome to the 1st Trade Central Virtual Vendor Expo. Please visit the Trade Central tab first to find the questions for the scavenger hunt. There are 14 questions that can be answered by visiting each of the vendors. There may not be the usual giveaways as an in-person event, however, many of the vendors are offering event specials.

Once you have visited all the vendors visit https://shop.salvationarmy.org/ecom/questions and enter your answers to the 14 questions in the comments section. Before submitting your response, please remember to complete your contact information.

All entries must be received by midnight on Sunday, Jun 13th to be eligible. The drawings will be held on Wednesday, June 16th. Winners will be notified via e-mail and prizes will be mailed to the address provided.

We hope that you enjoy this Expo and learn more about the many resources that are available from some of the vendors with whom The Salvation Army has national agreements.

We thank you for participating in this virtual event. To finish off your experience, please go to shop.salvationarmy.org and discover the many items that are available for purchase. Use coupon code Grace2021 when checking out and you will receive a $5 discount (minimum $25 purchase).

The Salvation Army Mission Statement

The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

The Salvation Army Central Territory Headquarters Serving communities in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North and South Dakota and& Wisconsin.
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GET TO KNOW THE GPO WITH MORE THAN$100 BILLION IN PURCHASING POWER.

Provista is a group purchasing powerhouse that actively combines multiple companies’ purchases together to deliver low prices on contracts and services to members. But we don’t stop at savings. Our member-first approach is also there to alleviate supply chain complexity with proven solutions and advisory services.

A group purchasing organization, like Provista is an entity that leverages the purchasing power of a group of purchasers to obtain discounts from vendors and distributors based on the collective buying power of all the GPO members. The Salvation Army partnered with MedAssets in 2012 to help reduce food cost.

Savings for food purchases from major distributors
All Salvation Army locations are enrolled.
Cost analysis provided at no charge.
No fee to be a member.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R_eEZKyN1Hc

GET TO KNOW THE GPO WITH MORE THAN$100 BILLION IN PURCHASING POWER.

Provista is a group purchasing powerhouse that actively combines multiple companies’ purchases together to deliver low prices on contracts and services to members. But we don’t stop at savings. Our member-first approach is also there to alleviate supply chain complexity with proven solutions and advisory services.

WHO CAN PARTICIPATE?

Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Centers, Camps, and Units with or without kitchens can benefit by your participation with Provista.

HOW TO BECOME A CUSTOMER.

You are already set up as a customer. We offer a no commitment cost analysis to compare your current purchases to our contracted price. To start accessing savings complete the Letter of Commitment that will ask for your acknowledgement that you will commit 70-80% of your Food & Nutrition Purchases to your choice of an authorized distributor. Those distributors include US Foods and Sysco.

DISTRIBUTION OPTION FOR DAIRY.

Dean Foods: A full-service dairy program that offers a complete line of dairy products from local dairy companies you know and trust. Serving more than 25,000 health care and food management customers

nationwide, they handle direct delivery to your facility, stocking and rotating products for freshness, and full credit on any products not used by expiration date.

CATEGORIES IN THE FOOD PROGRAM ARE:

Coffee & Tea
Fruits
Vegetables
Dry Goods Desserts
Snacks
Disposables
Condiments
Plus, many more

HOW DO YOU PLACE ORDERS NOW?

You can continue purchasing as you have in the past. https://www.provista.com/

For more information or to get started contact:

Juli Cook
Senior Director
jucook@provistaco.com
573-271-2387

Sign up online at provistaco.com/become-a-customer.