Community Bag Program
Welcome to the Community Bag Program! By simply making a $2.50 Community Bag purchase, shoppers give $1 back to a local nonprofit selected monthly by store leadership.
Use the resources below to let your supporters know!
Ongoing Impact
Community Bag Success
This real-time data is based on the program’s lifetime sales since the first Community Bag was sold on May 1, 2019. Last updated: 05/27/2023
2284700
Bags Sold
2284728
Program Donations
42318
Donations This Month
3765410
Meals Provided*
5741
Non-Profits Supported
68541000
Single-Use Bags Not Used*
*See FAQs for calculations.
Community Bag Program Overview
Making it easy for shoppers to give back to their local communities
Every time a shopper purchases a $2.50 Community Bag at your given Stop & Shop location, your nonprofit will receive a $1 donation, unless otherwise directed by the Giving Tag. You can help drive bag sales and donations with an ongoing campaign to:
- Promote by emailing supporters.
- Promote by posting to your social media.
- Promote by sending press releases to local media.
- Check in with the store to meet its leadership and check out the bag display and stock.
Marketing Tools for Nonprofits
The more you get the word out to optimize sales and donations, the more you can maximize the benefit to your organization. Here are more easy-to-use tools that can help you create a complete campaign, so start spreading the news!
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It’s in the bag!
Stories from nonprofits that’ve benefited from the Community Bag Program.
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Creating strong communities through affordable housing.
Habitat for Humanity of Martha’s Vineyard
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Empowering and inspiring young people through arts in education.
Arts for Learning Connecticut
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Stop & Shop Community Bag Program?
Where can I buy a bag?
How much does a bag cost?
How are nonprofits selected as beneficiaries each month?
Every month, leadership at each store location chooses local nonprofits to be the default beneficiaries from the Stop & Shop Community Bag Program. The names of the organizations are posted on the reusable bag rack during their benefitting month.