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
492687
Bags Sold
492687
Donations To Date
3941
Donations This Month
877950
Meals Provided*
1962
Non-Profits Supported
14780610
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 January 11, 2019. Last updated: 04/23/2025
Program Overview
Making it easy for shoppers to give back to their local communities
Every time a shopper purchases a $2.50 Community Bag at your given Big Y 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 distributing and 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.
Community Bag
Susan B. Anthony Project
Promoting safety, healing, and growth for survivors.
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Lifeworks
Creating opportunities for people of all abilities.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Big Y Community Bag Program?
Where can I buy a bag?
Community Bags are available at all Big Y 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 Big Y 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 bigy@bags4mycause.com.
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.