BIG Y & STOP&SHOP PROGRAMS IN mAY

Give Back in Easton: Big Y Reusable Bag Program Aims to Eliminate Single-Use Plastics While Donating to Local Non-Profits 

Easton, MA – This year, local community non-profits are more in need of support than in any other time in the recent years’ past. Now shoppers can give back to the local community by purchasing a special reusable bag at Big Y. Easton Food Pantry has been selected by local Big Y store leadership as the benefiting non-profit in the Big Y Community Bag Program for the month of May! 

The Big Y Community Bag Program is designed to give back to the local community with every reusable bag purchased. Every $2.50 reusable Community Bag sold supports a non-profit local to the store in which it was purchased. This program offers a way for shoppers to give back as part of the regular weekly routine. 

Every month, at every Big Y location a different local non-profit is selected to benefit from the sale of these special reusable Community Bags. Easton Food Pantry was selected as the May beneficiary by local store leadership at the store located at 25 Robert Drive, Easton MA. Easton Food Pantry will receive a $1 donation for every $2.50reusable Community Bag purchased at this location in May.  

“This year has brought so many changes and difficulties for non-profits at the hyper-local level,” said Dan Guerin, Director Public Relations. “We are thrilled to be participating in this innovative program that makes it possible for shoppers to give back to local non-profits while reducing single-use plastic in the environment. We appreciate the community support in this important initiative to make a difference.”

Easton Food Pantry is a non-profit based in Easton, MA. Founded in 1978, Easton Food Pantry works to provide food to our neighbors in times of need. Learn more about Easton Food Pantry by visiting eastonfoodpantry.org.

For more information about the Big Y Community Bag Program, please visit bigy@bags4mycause.com.

Bloomin’ 4 Good: Easton Food Pantry Selected to Benefit in Brand New Stop & Shop Floral Program Designed to Fight Hunger in Local Communities

Easton, MA – Brighten up your spring with a bouquet of flowers that fights hunger in the local community! Easton Food Pantry has been selected by local Stop & Shop store leadership as the benefiting hunger organization in the brand-new Stop & Shop Bloomin' 4 Good Program for the month of May! 

The Stop & Shop Bloomin' 4 Good Program, which launched in February 2021, is an easy way for shoppers to give back as part of the regular shopping routine. Every $9.99 Bloomin' 4 Good Bouquet with the red circle sticker sold supports a hunger organization local to the Stop & Shop in which it was purchased. 

As part of this ongoing program, every month at every Stop & Shop location a different local hunger organization is selected to benefit from the sale of the Bloomin’ 4 Good Bouquet. Easton Food Pantry was selected as the May beneficiary by local store leadership at the Stop & Shop located at 278 Washington Street, Stoughton MA. Easton Food Pantry will receive a $1 donation for every $9.99 Bloomin' 4 Good Bouquet purchased at this Stop & Shop location in May.  

“Flowers can make someone's day, brighten up a room or spread a smile,” said Dan Guerin, Director of Public Relations, Easton Food Pantry. “Now they can fight hunger too! We are thrilled to be chosen to benefit from this unique and impactful Stop & Shop Program, as the demands of those in need are higher than ever this year.” 

Easton Food Pantry is a non-profit based in Easton, MA. Founded in 1978, Easton Food Pantry works to provide food to our neighbors in times of need.  Learn more about Easton Food Pantry by visiting https://eastonfoodpantry.org/. 

For more information about the Stop & Shop Bloomin' 4 Good Program, please visit stopandshop.bloomin4good.com.