GIVE BACK WHERE IT COUNTS Reusable Bag Program
Welcome to the Star Market GIVE BACK WHERE IT COUNTS Reusable Bag Program! By simply making a $3.00 GIVE BACK 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
139472
Bags Sold
4184160
Single-Use Bags Not Used*
139472
Donations To Date
566
Donations This Month
300880
Meals Provided*
396
Non-Profits Supported
*See FAQs for calculation.
This real-time data is based on the program’s lifetime sales since the first GIVE BACK WHERE IT COUNTS Reusable Bag was sold on March 20, 2019. Last updated: 04/12/2025
Program Overview
Making it easy for shoppers to give back to their local communities
Every time a shopper purchases a $3.00 GIVE BACK Bag at your given Star Market 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 or distributing 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 GIVE BACK WHERE IT COUNTS Reusable Bag Program.
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Arlington EATS
Serving neighbors with dignity.
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Chesterbrook Community Foundation
Creating a safe space for kids to learn and grow.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Star Market GIVE BACK WHERE IT COUNTS Reusable Bag Program?
Where can I buy a bag?
GIVE BACK WHERE IT COUNTS Reusable Bags are available at all Star Market locations. Look for them at registers and on the reusable bag rack. If you can’t find them, just ask a staff member where they are. They’ll be happy to show you!
To find the Star Market nearest to you, visit our site. You can also purchase these bags in bulk — they make great gifts for friends, family, colleagues and group members. Show them you care about them, the community and the environment! For information on bulk orders, please contact us at starmarket@bags4mycause.com.
How much does a GIVE BACK 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 GIVE BACK WHERE IT COUNTS Reusable Bag Program. This organization’s name is posted on the reusable bag rack during their benefiting month.