Community Bag Program
Welcome to the Community Bag Program! By simply making a $2.75 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
699829
Bags Sold
699844
Donations To Date
4224
Donations This Month
850600
Meals Provided*
1888
Non-Profits Supported
20994870
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 July 1, 2019. Last updated: 12/05/2024
Community Bag Program Overview
Making it easy for shoppers to give back to their local communities
Every time a shopper purchases a $2.75 Community Bag at your given Giant Food 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 flyers.
- Check in with the store to meet its leadership and check out the bag display and stock.
It’s in the bag!
Stories from nonprofits that’ve benefited from the Community Bag Program.
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Baltimore Hunger Project
Feeding bodies and minds.
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The Washington Legal Clinic for the Homeless
Combatting homelessness with free legal services.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Giant Food Community Bag Program?
Where can I buy a bag?
How much does a Community Bag cost?
How are nonprofits selected as beneficiaries each month?
Every month, leadership at each store location chooses a local nonprofit to be the default beneficiary from the Community Bag Program. This organization’s name is posted on the reusable bag rack during their benefiting month.