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Below you will find Impact Stories that tangibly demonstrate the immense value of the Stop & Shop Community Bag and Bloomin’ 4 Good Programs by highlighting the multifaceted ways benefiting nonprofits strengthen their local communities.
You will also see stories from our Partnerships in Focus initiative, specifically designed to showcase how monthlong partnerships with the Community Bag and Bloomin’ 4 Good Programs advance the work of nonprofits, enhance cause awareness, and create lasting change in local communities.
Scroll down to the Impact Library to learn how the Stop & Shop Community Bag and Bloomin’ 4 Good Programs spark positive change in the communities its shoppers call home!
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Stop & Shop Impact Library
| Nonprofit | Story Link | Nonprofit State | Nonprofit Type | Summary | Date Published | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A Need We Feed | Impact Story | NJ | Hunger Relief | A Need We Feed is on a mission to fight hunger, which is rapidly growing in their Ocean County, New Jersey community. Every week, their dedicated team ensures that over 900 meals reach those who need them most. Stop & Shop has supported this organization through the Community Bag and Bloomin’ 4 Good Programs. | 06/20/2023 | Community Bag Bloomin' 4 Good |
| Acord Food Pantry | Impact Story | MA | Hunger Relief | Acord Food Pantry strives to meet the large unseen need of individuals and families experiencing food insecurity in Hamilton and its surrounding towns, serving over 6,500 clients each year. Stop & Shop has supported this nonprofit organization through its Community Bag and Bloomin’ 4 Good Programs. | 04/18/2024 | Community Bag Bloomin' 4 Good |
| Always Home | Impact Story | CT | Civic | Always Home’s goal is to keep families housed and help parents create lasting stability for their children. They focus exclusively on serving Eastern Connecticut families with minor children and work to keep them in their own housing and out of emergency shelters. Stop & Shop has supported this organization through the Community Bag and Bloomin’ 4 Good Programs. | 04/12/2023 | Community Bag Bloomin' 4 Good |
| Alzheimer's New Jersey | Impact Story | NJ | Health & Wellness | Alzheimer’s New Jersey offers support, education, and community to people who are affected by Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. Stop & Shop supported this nonprofit organization through its Community Bag Program. | 02/27/2024 | Community Bag |
| America's Grow-a-Row | Impact Story | NJ | Hunger Relief | America’s Grow-a-Row’s mission is to positively impact as many lives as possible through a volunteer effort of planting, picking, rescuing, and delivering free fresh produce to those in need. In 2014, founder Chip Paillex was named a CNN Hero. This is a year-long initiative that honors everyday people for their selfless, creative efforts to help others. Stop & Shop has supported this organization through the Bloomin’ 4 Good Program. | 04/11/2023 | Bloomin' 4 Good |
| 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. Stop & Shop has supported this nonprofit organization through its Community Bag and Bloomin’ 4 Good Programs. | 10/02/2024 | Community Bag Bloomin' 4 Good |
| Arts for Learning Connecticut | Impact Story | CT | Education | This nonprofit uses the arts to teach and reach broader student learning outcomes for more than 100,000 students across the state of Connecticut each year. Stop & Shop has supported Arts for Learning Connecticut through the Community Bag Program. | 12/07/2022 | Community Bag |
| Barbara Giordano Foundation | Impact Story | NY | Military/Veterans Org. | The Barbara Giordano Foundation, Inc. is committed to being recognized as a premiere holistic wellness resource that addresses the unique emotional, physical and personal needs of women veterans throughout the United States. Stop & Shop has supported this organization through the Community Bag Program. | 07/07/2023 | Community Bag |
| Beginning World Changers | Impact Story | NJ | Hunger Relief | Beginning World Changers Founder Frank Cunningham funded this nonprofit for the first nine years from his own resources, driven to action by a desire to help those who were experiencing extreme hardship. Stop & Shop has supported Beginning World Changers through the Bloomin’ 4 Good and Community Bag Programs. | 11/30/2022 | Community Bag Bloomin' 4 Good |
| Belonging To Each Other | Impact Story | MA | Hunger Relief | Through comprehensive services, Belonging to Each Other helps people experiencing homelessness find and maintain stable housing. Stop & Shop has supported this nonprofit organization through its Community Bag and Bloomin’ 4 Good Program. | 11/05/2024 | Community Bag Bloomin' 4 Good |
| Bergen Volunteer Medical Initiative, Inc. | Partnership in Focus | NJ | Health & Wellness | Since March 2020, the Bergen Volunteer Medical Initiative has been selected to benefit from the Stop & Shop Community Bag Program 8 times. In total, the organization has received $2,072 in donations to continue providing free health care to low-income, uninsured residents of Bergen County, New Jersey. | 02/05/2025 | Community Bag |
| Bethany House of Nassau County | Impact Story | NY | Civic | As Executive Director Doug O’Dell explains, “What I love most about Bethany House is that it is a place where the people of Nassau County come together to support their neighbors in need…the people who work here are committed, and the people in our community are just amazing.” Stop & Shop has supported this nonprofit organization through the its Community Bag Program. | 10/25/2022 | Community Bag |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Mass/Metrowest | Impact Story | MA | Education | Big Brother Big Sisters of Central Massachusetts & Metrowest pairs youth with adults in the community to create meaningful relationships that foster the youth’s potential. Stop & Shop supported this nonprofit organization through its Community Bag Program. | 01/02/2024 | Community Bag |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Rhode Island | Impact Story | RI | Education | By partnering with parents/guardians, volunteers, and others in their community, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Rhode Island is accountable for each child in their program achieving: higher aspirations, greater confidence, better relationships, avoidance of risky behaviors, and educational success. Stop & Shop has supported this organization through the Community Bag Program. | 09/25/2023 | Community Bag |
| Branford Community Gardens | Impact Story | CT | Hunger Relief | The Branford Community Gardens supports gardeners of all levels. They share their experiences and expertise. And, of course, enjoy and share the produce. Stop & Shop has supported this organization through the Community Bag and Bloomin’ 4 Good Programs. | 09/26/2023 | Community Bag Bloomin' 4 Good |
| Branford Food Pantry | Impact Story | CT | Hunger Relief | By providing supplemental groceries to food insecure families and individuals, Branford Food Pantry is working to end hunger in its local community. Stop & Shop has supported this nonprofit organization through its Community Bag and Bloomin’ 4 Good Programs. | 02/04/2025 | Community Bag Bloomin' 4 Good |
| Bread of Life Malden | Impact Story | MA | Hunger Relief | Thirteen years ago, an interdenominational collaboration among five churches stepped in to address food insecurity in the East Providence, Rhode Island, area. Stop & Shop has supported Bread of Life Food Pantry through the Bloomin’ 4 Good and Community Bag Programs. | 12/06/2022 | Community Bag Bloomin' 4 Good |
| Capabilities Partnership Food Pantry | Impact Story | NY | Hunger Relief | Helping individuals live independently and in the community with dignity is the focus of Capabilities Partnership. Stop & Shop has supported this nonprofit through the Community Bag Program. | 03/06/2023 | Community Bag |
| Cape Kid Meals | Impact Story | MA | Hunger Relief | Cape Cod is a well-known tourist destination with beautiful beaches and an abundance of New England charm. But these also can mask the extent of food insecurity among school-aged children, explains Executive Director Tammy Leone. Stop & Shop has supported Cape Kid Meals through the Bloomin’ 4 Good and Community Bag Programs. | 12/02/2021 | Community Bag Bloomin' 4 Good |
| Cape Kid Meals | Partnership in Focus | MA | Hunger Relief | Since August 2019, Cape Kid Meals has been selected to benefit from the Stop & Shop Community Bag and Bloomin’ 4 Good Programs 43 times at four different Stop & Shop locations. In total, the organization has received $3,356 in donations to continue providing nutritional support to children across Cape Cod. | 03/18/2025 | Community Bag Bloomin' 4 Good |
| 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. Stop & Shop has supported this organization through its Community Bag Program. | 07/10/2024 | Community Bag |
| Ellie Fund | Impact Story | MA | Health & Wellness | A breast cancer diagnosis delivers the one-two punch of financial and emotional instability. Executive Director Meredith Mendelson explains how the Ellie Fund eases both burdens. Stop & Shop has supported the Ellie Fund through the Community Bag Program. | 12/02/2021 | Community Bag |
| Emmaus for Veterans | Impact Story | NJ | Military/Veterans Org. | This all-volunteer, grassroots organization strives to help homeless vets gain control over their lives and circumstances. Emmaus for Veterans is supported by Stop & Shop through its Community Bag Program. | 10/20/2022 | Community Bag |
| English At Large | Impact Story | MA | Education | Through free language learning programs, English At Large strives to increase opportunities for newcomers and build inclusive communities in Greater Boston. Stop & Shop supported this nonprofit organization through its Community Bag Program. | 02/08/2024 | Community Bag |
| Family and Community Resources, Inc. | Impact Story | MA | Civic | Family and Community Resources, Inc. are dedicated to serving individuals and families whose lives are impacted by trauma, including violence at home, school, or in their community. Stop & Shop has supported this organization through the Community Bag Program. | 04/10/2023 | Community Bag |
| Foster and Forever Pet Rescue | Impact Story | CT | Civic | Foster and Forever Pet Rescue matches homeless animals with caring foster homes until their forever homes are found. Stop & Shop has supported this nonprofit organization through its Community Bag Program. | 05/28/2024 | Community Bag |
| Habitat for Humanity of Martha's Vineyard | Impact Story | MA | Civic | Habitat for Humanity of Martha’s Vineyard addresses the issues of a living wage gap and lack of affordable housing that have developed in this popular summer resort. Stop & Shop has supported this nonprofit through the Community Bag Program. | 02/06/2023 | Community Bag |
| Help the Homeless RI | Impact Story | RI | Hunger Relief | Andrea Smith is on a mission. Since 2014, while holding a full-time day job, she’s led this all-volunteer organization to fight homelessness in Rhode Island with grit and determination. Stop & Shop has supported Help the Homeless RI through the Bloomin’ 4 Good and Community Bag Programs. | 12/02/2021 | Community Bag Bloomin' 4 Good |
| i-tri Girls | Impact Story | NY | Health & Wellness | i-tri is an inclusive, immersive, community-based program that fosters self-respect, personal empowerment, self-confidence, positive body image and healthy lifestyle choices for adolescent girls. They train them to complete a youth-distance triathlon as a metaphor for life’s journey, giving them the opportunity to set seemingly impossible goals and helping them gain the tools to achieve those goals. Stop & Shop has supported this organization through the Community Bag Program. | 07/10/2023 | Community Bag |
| Interfaith Social Services Food Pantry | Impact Story | MA | Hunger Relief | For 76 years this nonprofit has strengthened the communities of the South Shore area of eastern Massachusetts, just outside of Boston. Today, these communities need them more than ever. Stop & Shop has supported Interfaith Social Services through the Bloomin’ 4 Good and Community Bag Programs. | 02/14/2023 | Community Bag Bloomin' 4 Good |
| International Women in Jazz | Impact Story | NY | Civic | International Women in Jazz supports women jazz artists and related professionals. In August 2023, this nonprofit organization set a one-month record for the Stop & Shop Community Bag program, benefiting to the tune of $4,026. | 01/05/2024 | Community Bag |
| Island Grown Initiative | Impact Story | MA | Hunger Relief | The student gardeners at Oak Bluffs School shown above participate in Island Grown Schools, the farm-to-school program of Island Grown Initiative of Martha’s Vineyard. That program is just one in an array established by this nonprofit organization. Stop & Shop has supported Island Grown Initiative through the Bloomin’ 4 Good and Community Bag Programs. | 02/08/2023 | Community Bag Bloomin' 4 Good |
| Joseph P. Addabbo Family Health Center | Impact Story | NY | Health & Wellness | People are astounded when CEO Dr. Miriam Vega tells them, “We’re actually in the rural parts of New York City.” In an area with few resources, the Joseph P. Addabbo Family Health Center serves as the patient-centered medical home for the vulnerable population. Stop & Shop has supported the Joseph P. Addabbo Family Health Center through the Community Bag Program. | 05/16/2022 | Community Bag |
| Katonah Museum of Art | Impact Story | NY | Education | As Marketing & Communications Manager Caroline Holder explains, “The Museum is a vital contributor to the community – a ‘hidden gem’ – and offers a welcoming space for the public to share ideas and experience the power of art.” Stop & Shop has supported this nonprofit organization through the Community Bag Program. | 11/30/2022 | Community 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. Stop & Shop has supported this nonprofit organization through its Community Bag Program. | 07/03/2024 | Community Bag |
| Long Beach Soup Kitchen | Impact Story | NY | Hunger Relief | The Long Beach Soup Kitchen has been consistently serving meals and providing a food pantry to individuals and families in need in their community since 1983. Stop & Shop has supported this organization through the Bloomin’ 4 Good and Community Bag Programs | 09/21/2023 | Community Bag Bloomin' 4 Good |
| M & M Angels | Impact Story | NY | Hunger Relief | At only 6 years old, Morgan Grace was determined to help children living in shelters in New York City. Together with her mom, she founded M&M Angels in July 2020 and has been working to end child hunger ever since. Stop & Shop has supported this nonprofit organization through its Bloomin’ 4 Good Program. | 04/22/2024 | Bloomin' 4 Good |
| MAC Angels Foundation | Partnership in Focus | NY | Civic | Since August 2019, MAC Angels Foundation has been selected to benefit from the Stop & Shop Community Bag Program 8 times at 4 different Stop & Shop locations. In total, the organization has received $2,051 in donations to continue enhancing the quality of life for people impacted by ALS, including patients, loved ones, and caregivers. | 02/12/2025 | Community 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. Stop & Shop has supported this nonprofit organization through its Community Bag Program. | 11/21/2024 | Community Bag |
| Meals on Wheels of Staten Island | Impact Story | NY | Hunger Relief | Meals on Wheels of Staten Island, Inc. leads the effort to ensure the elderly people in its community receive nutritious meals and the human connection they need to help them live independently. The organization delivers over 750,000 meals per year, and Executive Director Joseph Tornello is already planning for 2030 and beyond. Stop & Shop has supported Meals on Wheels of Staten Island, Inc. through the Community Bag and Bloomin’ 4 Good Programs. | 12/02/2021 | Community Bag Bloomin' 4 Good |
| Meals on Wheels Programs & Services of Rockland | Impact Story | NY | Hunger Relief | For almost 50 years Meals on Wheels Rockland has improved the quality of life for aging Rockland County residents. Stop & Shop has supported this nonprofit through the Bloomin’ 4 Good and Community Bag Programs. | 03/06/2023 | Community Bag Bloomin' 4 Good |
| My Time, Inc. | Impact Story | NY | Health & Wellness | If you look in the dictionary under “force of nature,” you’ll see Lucina Clarke, co-founder and Executive Director of the grassroots organization My Time Inc. In 2007, Lucina took a leap of faith and with her husband Wayne started this unique nonprofit to support the parents of children with autism and developmental disabilities. Stop & Shop has supported My Time Inc. through the Community Bag Program. | 12/02/2021 | Community Bag |
| NESS Cares | Impact Story | NY | Health & Wellness | Desirie Sykes took a leap of faith during the early pandemic to start this nonprofit that provides resources for mental health and special education for children and adults. Stop & Shop has supported NESS Cares through the Community Bag Program. | 12/15/2022 | Community Bag |
| New York Common Pantry Bronx | Impact Story | NY | Hunger Relief | Through its holistic approach, New York Common Pantry strives to nourish the bodies and minds of food-insecure individuals and families. Stop & Shop has supported this nonprofit organization through its Bloomin’ 4 Good Program. | 12/11/2024 | Bloomin' 4 Good |
| North Shore Animal League America | Impact Story | NY | Civic | A pioneer of the no-kill movement, North Shore Animal League America leads the way with program development that increases adoptions and raises awareness about the plight of homeless animals. Stop & Shop has supported this nonprofit organization through the Community Bag Program. | 12/02/2021 | Community 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. Stop & Shop has supported this organization through the Community Bag Program. | 12/06/2023 | Community Bag |
| Recovery Network of Programs | Impact Story | CT | Health & Wellness | Through comprehensive services, Recovery Network of Programs creates a pathway to recovery, health, and happiness for individuals struggling with addiction and individuals experiencing homelessness. Stop & Shop supported this nonprofit organization through its Community Bag Program. | 02/12/2024 | Community Bag |
| School on Wheels | Impact Story | IN | Education | School can be challenging enough for students today, but when they are homeless, it adds an entirely different level of difficulty. And that’s where School on Wheels of Massachusetts comes in. Stop & Shop has supported this nonprofit through the Community Bag Program. | 02/23/2023 | Community 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. Stop & Shop has supported this nonprofit organization through its Community Bag Program. | 06/03/2024 | Community Bag |
| South Shore Community Action Council, Inc. | Impact Story | MA | Civic | This nonprofit assists over 25,000 low-income individuals of all ages each year from the South Shore, Cape Cod and the Islands. Stop & Shop has supported South Shore Community Action Council through the Bloomin’ 4 Good and Community Bag Programs. | 03/08/2023 | Community Bag Bloomin' 4 Good |
| Susan B. Anthony Project | Impact Story | CT | Health & Wellness | Since 1983, Susan B. Anthony Project has provided free and confidential services to survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault, ensuring each has a safe place to heal and grow. Stop & Shop has supported this nonprofit organization through its Community Bag Program. | 09/06/2024 | Community Bag |
| The FASNY Firemen's Home | Impact Story | NY | Health & Wellness | The Firefighters Association of the State of New York (FASNY) strives to provide programming, training and resources for its members and community. As one of the oldest volunteer organizations in the state, FASNY has built a longstanding tradition of serving fire service volunteers. Stop & Shop has supported the Firefighters Association of the State of New York through the Community Bag Program. | 04/04/2023 | Community Bag |
| The Food Bank of Western Massachusetts | Impact Story | MA | Hunger Relief | Through its network of over 180 food pantries, meal sites, and shelters, the Food Bank of Western Massachusetts is working to advance local food assistance programs and address the root causes of hunger. Stop & Shop has supported this nonprofit organization through its Community Bag Program. | 11/21/2024 | Community Bag |
| The Jonnycake Center | Partnership in Focus | RI | Hunger Relief | Since July 2020, the Jonnycake Center for Hope has been selected to benefit from the Stop & Shop Community Bag and Bloomin’ 4 Good Programs 17 times at 3 different Stop & Shop locations. In total, the organization has received $1,759 in donations to continue offering comprehensive services to neighbors in need. | 03/27/2025 | Community Bag Bloomin' 4 Good |
| Veterans Strong Community Center | Partnership in Focus | CT | Military/Veterans Org. | Since July 2019, the Veterans Strong Community Center has been selected to benefit from the Stop & Shop Community Bag and Bloomin’ 4 Good Programs 15 times at two different Stop & Shop locations. In total, the organization has received $3,509 in donations to continue connecting veterans, service members, and their families with holistic services and resources. | 04/08/2025 | Community Bag |
| WARM Center | Partnership in Focus | RI | Hunger Relief | Since July 2019, the WARM Center has been selected to benefit from the Stop & Shop Community Bag and Bloomin’ 4 Good Programs 19 times at two different Stop & Shop locations. In total, the organization has received $1,911 in donations to continue serving individuals and families in need with compassion, hope, and dignity. | 03/19/2025 | Community Bag Bloomin' 4 Good |
| YWCA Northern New Jersey | Impact Story | NJ | Health & Wellness | YWCA Northern New Jersey provides comprehensive services to empower women and promote equity for all. Stop & Shop has supported this nonprofit organization through its Community Bag Program. | 06/20/2024 | Community Bag |