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 to let your supporters know.
Ongoing Impact
3305699
Bags Sold
3305732
Donations To Date
35510
Donations This Month
5034480
Meals Provided*
7469
Non-Profits Supported
99170970
Single-Use Bags Not Used*
*See FAQs for calculation
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: 04/26/2025
Community Bag Program Overview
Shoppers can easily 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 posting and distributing flyers.
- Check in with the store to meet its leadership and check out the bag display and stock.
Real People. Real Stories
Stories from nonprofits that’ve benefited from the Community Bag Program.
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Arlington EATS
Serving neighbors with dignity.
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Susan B. Anthony Project
Promoting safety, healing, and growth for survivors.
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.