Stop & Shop announced Tuesday that it will end sales of cigarettes and tobacco products at all stores by Aug. 3.

It's all part of the supermarket chain's “commitment to community wellness.”

“Our responsibility as a grocer goes far beyond our aisles, and we are committed to taking bold steps to help our associates, customers, and communities work towards better health outcomes,” said Gordon Reid, Stop & Shop president, in prepared remarks.

There are more than 350 stores throughout Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New York and New Jersey.