RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- If you shop at Wegman's, a big change is coming your way.
The grocery chain announced it is eliminating single-use plastic bags at all its North Carolina stores.
The change goes into effect on July 1.
Paper grocery bags will continue to be available for 5 cents a bag.
Wegmans' goal is to shift customers to reusable bags.
The money collected from the paper bag charge will be donated to each store's local food bank.
Wegman's eliminating use of plastic bags at all NC stores
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