Healthy Kids, a nonprofit committed to supporting parents and professionals who work with children, has been selected as a beneficiary of the Hannaford Cause Bag program for January.

The Hannaford Cause Bag program launched in October 2015 and is designed to support local nonprofits through the sale of the reusable Hannaford Helps bag.

Healthy Kids was selected by Hannaford store leadership as the January beneficiary of the program at the Damariscotta Hannaford store. For every Hannaford Helps reusable bag with the good karma message purchased at the Damariscotta Hannaford during January, Healthy Kids will receive a $1 donation.

“Healthy Kids is so honored to be selected by Hannaford to be their January beneficiary,” said Healthy Kids Executive Director Leslie Livingston. “This donation helps us to fulfill our mission of supporting families and preventing child abuse.”

Healthy Kids has a goal of raising $500 during January, which is equivalent to 50 bags bought in support of Healthy Kids. Healthy Kids plans to use the projected funds to support parenting programs throughout Lincoln County.

Healthy Kids is a nonprofit based in Damariscotta. Founded in 1985, ithas provided over 3,000 units of service each year throughout the county. Learn moreby calling 563-1818 or visiting www.healthykidsmaine.com.

For more information on the Hannaford Cause Bag program, visit hannaford.bags4mycause.com or facebook.com/hhbagprogram