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Below you will find Impact Stories that tangibly demonstrate the immense value of the Star Market GIVE BACK WHERE IT COUNTS Reusable Bag Program by highlighting the multifaceted ways benefiting nonprofits strengthen their local communities.
These stories showcase how the Star Market GIVE BACK WHERE IT COUNTS Reusable Bag Program sparks positive change in the communities its shoppers call home.
Scroll down to the Impact Library to learn how the Star Market GIVE BACK WHERE IT COUNTS Reusable Bag Program makes a difference in our communities every day!
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Click on the Nonprofit name to reach the organization’s website.
Star Market Impact Library
| Nonprofit | Story Link | Nonprofit State | Nonprofit Type | Summary | Date Published | Programs |
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| Adolescent Consultation Services | Impact Story | MA | Civic | Adolescent Consultation Services supports and empowers court-involved children and families by providing mental health prevention and intervention services to help them move forward in a positive direction. Star Market has supported the work of this nonprofit through its GIVE BACK WHERE IT COUNTS Reusable Bag Program. | 08/23/2023 | GIVE BACK WHERE IT COUNTS Reusable Bag |
| Arlington EATS | Impact Story | MA | Hunger Relief | Since 1991, Arlington EATS has worked to engage the community in eliminating food insecurity and hunger in Arlington, MA. Star Market has supported this nonprofit organization through its GIVE BACK WHERE IT COUNTS Reusable Bag Program. | 10/02/2024 | GIVE BACK WHERE IT COUNTS Reusable Bag |
| Bridges Homeward | Impact Story | MA | Civic | Bridges Homeward may be a small organization but it does big things and has done so since 1874. Star Market has supported the work of this nonprofit organization through the GIVE BACK WHERE IT COUNTS Reusable Bag Program. | 05/16/2022 | GIVE BACK WHERE IT COUNTS Reusable Bag |
| Chesterbrook Community Foundation | Impact Story | MA | Civic | By providing free after-school programs, Chesterbrook Community Foundation is strengthening its local community and empowering youth to reach their full potential. Star Market has supported this organization through its GIVE BACK WHERE IT COUNTS Reusable Bag Program. | 07/11/2024 | GIVE BACK WHERE IT COUNTS Reusable Bag |
| Doc Wayne Youth Services | Impact Story | MA | Civic | The pandemic and other national and world conditions have led to an historic youth mental health crisis, with suicide now the second leading cause of death among children ages 10 to 14. Doc Wayne Youth Services addresses youth mental health through sports-based therapy. Star Market has supported this nonprofit through its GIVE BACK WHERE IT COUNTS Reusable Bag Program. | 08/09/2022 | GIVE BACK WHERE IT COUNTS Reusable Bag |
| Lifeworks | Impact Story | MA | Health & Wellness | Through providing comprehensive services, Lifeworks is empowering individuals of all abilities to be fully engaged within their communities. Star Market has supported this nonprofit organization through its GIVE BACK WHERE IT COUNTS Bag Program. | 07/03/2024 | GIVE BACK WHERE IT COUNTS Reusable Bag |
| Making Music Matters | Partnership in Focus | MA | Education | Since December 2019, Making Music Matters has been selected to benefit from the Star Market GIVE BACK WHERE IT COUNTS Reusable Bag Program 5 times at 3 different Star Market locations. The organization has used donations from Star Market to continue providing children in Boston with a vibrant music education. | 03/19/2025 | GIVE BACK WHERE IT COUNTS Reusable Bag |
| Marisa's Mission | Impact Story | MA | Health & Wellness | In honor of Marisa Federico, Marisa’s Mission provides financial support to individuals and families in Massachusetts who have been impacted by a cancer diagnosis. Star Market has supported this nonprofit organization through its GIVE BACK WHERE IT COUNTS Reusable Bag Program. | 11/21/2024 | GIVE BACK WHERE IT COUNTS Reusable Bag |
| NEW Health Food Insecurity Program | Impact Story | MA | Health & Wellness | NEW Health provides a comprehensive set of health care services to meet the evolving needs of its community. Star Market has supported this nonprofit organization through its GIVE BACK WHERE IT COUNTS Reusable Bag Program. | 05/31/2024 | GIVE BACK WHERE IT COUNTS Reusable Bag |
| Operation American Soldier | Impact Story | MA | Military/Veterans Org. | Operation American Soldier mobilizes the power of volunteers and the generosity of individual and corporate donors to boost the morale of deployed US troops by sending individual care packages from home. Star Market has supported the work of this nonprofit through its GIVE BACK WHERE IT COUNTS Reusable Bag Program. | 12/06/2023 | GIVE BACK WHERE IT COUNTS Reusable Bag |
| Project Bread | Impact Story | MA | Hunger Relief | Combining passion and public policy, Project Bread seeks to ensure everyone in Massachusetts has reliable access to healthy foods. Star Market has supported the work of this nonprofit through its GIVE BACK WHERE IT COUNTS Reusable Bag Program. | 12/08/2022 | GIVE BACK WHERE IT COUNTS Reusable Bag |
| RESPOND, Inc. | Impact Story | MA | Civic | RESPOND is a pioneer in the movement to end domestic violence. Star Market has supported the work of this nonprofit through its GIVE BACK WHERE IT COUNTS Reusable Bag Program. | 01/05/2023 | GIVE BACK WHERE IT COUNTS Reusable Bag |
| Sitters for Scholars | Impact Story | MA | Civic | Since 2014, Sitters for Scholars has been working to break down the barriers student parents face to help them achieve their educational and professional goals. Star Market has supported this nonprofit organization through its GIVE BACK WHERE IT COUNTS Reusable Bag Program. | 06/03/2024 | GIVE BACK WHERE IT COUNTS Reusable Bag |
| Spoonfuls | Impact Story | MA | Hunger Relief | Spoonfuls is dedicated to facilitating the rescue and distribution of healthy, fresh food that would otherwise be discarded. The nonprofit connects community resources by linking grocery stores, produce wholesalers, and farms to local meal programs and social service entities serving those in need. Star Market has supported this nonprofit through its GIVE BACK WHERE IT COUNTS Reusable Bag Program. | 08/03/2022 | GIVE BACK WHERE IT COUNTS Reusable Bag |
| The Boston House | Impact Story | MA | Health & Wellness | A haven for children with cancer and their families, The Boston House has never closed its doors, even for one night, in its 43 years of operation. Star Market has supported the work of this nonprofit through its GIVE BACK WHERE IT COUNTS Reusable Bag Program. | 10/13/2022 | GIVE BACK WHERE IT COUNTS Reusable Bag |
| The Cat Connection | Impact Story | MA | Civic | From rescuing stray and abandoned cats to finding them loving homes through fostering and adoption to controlling the local feral cat population, the work of The Cat Connection has been led by passionate volunteers since 2000. Star Market has supported the work of this nonprofit through its GIVE BACK WHERE IT COUNTS Reusable Bag Program. | 02/06/2023 | GIVE BACK WHERE IT COUNTS Reusable Bag |
| Wildflower | Impact Story | MA | Civic | The loss of a parent is devastating to a child and the entire family. This nonprofit has a unique approach to help ease their grief. Star Market has supported the work of Wildflower through its GIVE BACK WHERE IT COUNTS Reusable Bag Program. | 01/05/2023 | GIVE BACK WHERE IT COUNTS Reusable Bag |