Great Article About How You Can Pay It Forward With Your Couponing Skills!!

Here is an article wrote by a fellow couponer Rasha over at afullcup  I think this is an important part of couponing and hope you all will enjoy this post and do what you can to make a difference!!


While this recession makes it difficult to donate cash money, couponers have a secret weapon… that’s right, COUPONS! You can donate from your stockpile or use current coupons and sales to affordably acquire the items requested for donations. Our hearts go out to all of the victims of natural disasters. With heavy hearts full of love and concern, it’s time to take action! Whether you are an extreme couponer or a casual bargain hunter, use your money saving skills to help now.

Commonly Requested Items for Donation:

Bottled Water
Non-perishable / Shelf Stable Food (canned food, granola bars, peanut butter, etc.)
Toiletry Items (soap, toothbrushes, toothpaste, deodorant, shampoo, toilet paper, feminine hygiene products, etc.)
Blankets
Clothing

Where to Donate – Nationwide

Salvation Army

You can donate unopened packages of water, food, toiletry items, etc. at your local Salvation Army drop off. Find Locations HERE.

LDS Humanitarian Services

LDS Humanitarian Services distribute needed items to natural disaster victims, from those affected by the tornadoes in the south to the floods in the Midwest, and even international events such as the earthquake in Japan.

In Arizona, California, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, and Washington you can drop off donations at a local Deseret Industries store: Find Locations HERE. Please call ahead to make sure they will accept packaged grocery goods, if not they will direct you where you can.

No matter where you live, you can contact a local church meetinghouse to participate in current donation needs such as hygiene kits for tornado and flood victims. Find Locations HERE.

Ask Your Church

Churches are wonderful resources to those in need, including being aware of the charitable events in the community. Ask your local church (any church, even if you aren’t religious) if they are collecting donations for natural disaster victims since churches tend to be the forefront of charitable causes. If you aren’t comfortable donating directly to a church, feel free to simply ask if they know of local food banks that would accept your donation.

Check Your Newspaper

Newspapers across the country are announcing local events for collecting donations for tornado victims. Don’t throw out that Sunday paper that came with your coupons, take a look for donations opportunities in your area.

Where to Donate – In the South

Newspaper and volunteer websites are spreading the word about where to donate in the south.

Be Sure to go HERE for all of the other great links and resources available and to see the entire article!! Thanks Afullcup!!