Does Stop & Shop Supermarket donate to fundraisers?

Only hunger-focused organizations can benefit from the Bloomin' 4 Good Program; if approved, they are also added to the list for all programs.

Organizations of other kinds are added to the Community Bag Program list.

Approval does not guarantee selection; approved organizations are placed on a list for local store leadership to consider for selection in future months.

If chosen, the organization is notified directly prior to the start of the benefiting month.

Organizations must have a direct local connection to a specific Stop & Shop store and commit to using funds within that store's community.

Eligible focus areas include hunger relief, education (all aspects), health & wellness, and civic or military/veterans organizations.

Certain requests do not qualify, including those benefiting for-profit businesses, specific individuals or families, political or lobbying groups, religious organizations (unless involving a food pantry), private clubs, fundraiser/event expense requests, discriminatory organizations, or those not putting 100% of donations toward the local community.

Tips from the program page: If chosen, the organization will be notified directly before the benefiting month begins. · For direct donation or sponsorship requests, organizations should contact their local Stop & Shop store instead of using this form.

What Stop & Shop Supermarket donates

Stop & Shop Supermarket has typically donated: Stop & Shop Supermarket Cash Donations.

Who can apply

Stop & Shop Supermarket donates to organizations with 501(c)(3) nonprofit status. Stop & Shop Supermarket does not support events run for profit.

Stop & Shop Supermarket limits donation requests by area: Regional.

How to apply

Stop & Shop Supermarket asks every request to include the following.

• 501(c)(3) status.
• A direct local connection to a specific Stop & Shop store.
• A stated commitment to use funds within that store's local community.
• A clear mission focus in hunger relief, education, health & wellness, or civic/military/veterans support.
• Completion of the online submission form, including organization name, website/social URL, address, contact person's name, email, and other requested details.
• The form is only for program participation, not for direct donation or sponsorship requests.

When to ask

Stop & Shop Supermarket states a lead time of 6-8 weeks. Count back that far from your event date and send the request no later than then.

Across more than 25,000 fundraising events in our own records over fifteen years, March, April and May are the busiest months for fundraisers, October is the next busiest, and July and December are the quietest.

Work backwards from your event rather than forwards from today, and if your event falls in the spring peak, ask earlier than the stated lead time rather than later.

Common questions

Do I need to be a 501(c)(3) to request a donation from Stop & Shop Supermarket?

Yes. Stop & Shop Supermarket's donation program is limited to organizations with 501(c)(3) nonprofit status, so you will need your determination letter and Tax ID before you apply.

How far ahead should we ask Stop & Shop Supermarket for a donation?

Stop & Shop Supermarket's stated lead time is 6-8 weeks. Work backwards from your event date: count back that far from the day of the event and send your request before that point.