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Community Bag
Branford Food Pantry
Lending a helping hand to people in need.
Community Bag
Branford Food Pantry
Lending a helping hand to people in need.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit my nonprofit to participate in this program?
Yes. Big Y is committed to serving the communities in which we live and work, so if your nonprofit is 501(c)(3) certified, then visit our Submit Your Organization page to sign up to participate, or visit our website to learn more about our other community programs.
How much does a Community Bag cost?
How do you calculate the amount of meals a $1 donation provides?
We work with local food pantries and food banks to provide nourishing meals to those in need. According to Feeding America, every $1 donation allows partners to secure and distribute 10 meals to those in need. To learn more, read this article by Feeding America: https://www.feedingamerica.org/ways-to-give/faq/about-our-claims
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Content Feed / Program Stats, featured
Community Bag & Giving Tag Impact
486567
Bags Sold
486567
Donations To Date
3169
Donations This Month
Content Feed / Program Stats
Impact to date
Community Bag & Giving Tag Impact
This real-time data is based on the program’s lifetime sales since the first Community Bag was sold on January 11, 2019. Last updated: 03/17/2025
486567
Bags Sold
486567
Donations To Date
3169
Donations This Month
862400
Meals Provided*
1955
Non-Profits Supported
14597010
Single-Use Bags Not Used*
266
Hunger Orgs. Supported
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486567
Bags Sold
486567
Donations To Date
3169
Donations This Month
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Our Programs
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