SWAMPSCOTT — Swampscott residents who donate to replacing the aging Upper Jackson Park track will soon have an opportunity to double the impact of their contributions.

Big Blue Bargains has pledged to match public donations dollar for dollar, up to $15,000, in an effort to help offset the cost of replacing the track while encouraging broader community support for a project used by both students and residents.

The fundraising effort comes after Town Meeting approved funding for the track replacement in the upcoming fiscal year. While the replacement is moving forward either way, town officials approached the volunteer-run nonprofit about helping reduce the burden on taxpayers by encouraging private donations.

“It made sense,” Big Blue Bargains board member Rachel Taradash said. “It’s an investment for the community. It’s something that’s not just for the students. Although having them be able to hold meets in Swampscott is obviously a huge benefit, the track — I mean, I use the track with my children. Folks are out there running and walking all the time.”

The existing track has deteriorated because of root growth, preventing Swampscott High School from hosting home meets because of safety concerns. Taradash said the issue first came onto the organization’s radar after a parent spoke during a Select Board meeting asking whether Big Blue Bargains might help fund repairs.

After learning the track required a full replacement rather than a simple repair, supporters of the organization knew that the cost to the town would be significant. Shortly after, some Select Board members, Town Administrator Nick Connors, and Superintendent Jason Calichman reached out to discuss whether Big Blue Bargains would consider matching community donations.

“They’re trying to be good stewards of taxpayer money and reduce costs wherever they can,” Taradash said. “They’re looking to raise money for the track.”

As of Thursday, no public donations had been made, Taradash said after the interview. The town expects to launch an online donation portal on its website by the end of the week, allowing residents to contribute directly to the campaign.

The $15,000 matching commitment represents one of the largest single fundraising efforts undertaken by Big Blue Bargains, which has significantly expanded its ability to support community initiatives since relocating from portable classrooms into the former Clark School building.

“We are so lucky that we are in the Clark School building,” Taradash said. “Moving from the portable classrooms to the school building has allowed us to increase how much we sell, what we sell, the donations we accept. Our revenue has gone up significantly, so we can make these bigger donations.”

The nonprofit is entirely volunteer-operated, with roughly 15 to 20 volunteers working each week. Aside from operating expenses, Taradash said all proceeds are reinvested into projects and organizations that benefit Swampscott.

Among its recent contributions are a $10,000 donation to the Senior Center to help address a funding gap, support for Seaglass Village, and funding for Sora the police dog. Residents and local organizations can also apply for financial support through a request form on the organization’s website.

In addition to operating its resale shop, Big Blue Bargains also hosts a free store once a month from the Clark School portables. Taradash said 236 teens and adults visited the most recent event during a two-hour period, not including children.

Taradash credited the organization’s volunteers with making its expanding community impact possible.

“Everything that we’re doing — all of the donations we take and sort and sell and merchandise out in the store — is all thanks to our volunteers,” she said. “We have incredible volunteers, both when we’re open and on kind of off-shift hours, who make all of this possible.”