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 below to let your supporters know!
Ongoing Impact
GIVE BACK WHERE IT COUNTS Reusable Bag & Giving Tag Success
Check out real-time data 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: 03/25/2023
83607
Bags Sold
83607
Program Donations
215910
Meals Provided*
315
Non-Profits Supported
69
Hunger Orgs. Supported
2508210
Single-Use Bags Not Used*
Not Yet Available
Donations This Month
*See FAQs for calculations.
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 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!
GIVE BACK WHERE IT COUNTS Reusable Bag
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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Helping people by helping their pets.
The Cat Connection
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Finding family everywhere.
Bridges Homeward
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.
