Great Idea for Walmart

[sharkie]

I was thinking thay Walmart should keep a bin at the front of their store all year round and let couponers donate things to it and at the end of the year they should match the donations received and give the items to a charity in their city the store is located..We should never only think about the less fortunate at Christmas but all year round..I wonder how Walmart would react to this idea...any suggestions?

[MrsSunshine]

you should contact the manager of your nearest store and ask them. see what happens.

[javamama1974]

I'd be up for that idea ... THUMBS up for thinking this -- I totaly agree we should think of others ALL year long

[sharkie]

I thank you for your replies..I think I will talk to the manager of my Walmart and see.I know she is a pretty good lady...I have even slipped her coupons..lol

[Natalka]

That's a great idea, definitely talk to them about it.

Our Safeway has a donation bin, and we leave things there often.

[Shwa Girl]

I have seen donation bins at Metro, FreshCo and Loblaws for food items at Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas. I think I saw a toy donation box once at a Zellers store.

My friend told me that Cineplex in Bowmanville took personal care and toiletry donations at Christmas, for the Oshawa Youth Shelter.

[sharkie]

I hope eventually that all the retailers come to know this needs to be done all year round and I truly believe couponers can make a huge contribution

[couponsrule]

I agree! I would totally donate as I really love the rush of couponing and getting stuff for real cheap or free but I know I don't actually NEED all of it!

[couponandoff]

We have donation bins at most of our shops - Walmart included I'm fairly certain! The one at Safeway has a note attached to it: "THIS IS NOT A TRASH BIN"

[grannyg]

Sharkie this is a awesome idea,,,

[spanneen]

Our walmart has a donation bin all year round and it always has items in it

[Sassy Saver]

The Walmart I go to in London has a donation bin also. I always see food, toys and diapers in it.

[DeeThomas]

I haven't seen donation bins at Walmart - but Save On has food bank bins all year in Vancouver

[sharkie]

My Walmart is in Woodstock and I only see the bin out near Christmas....I will for sure be talking to the manager

[Shwa Girl]

I was thinking thay Walmart should keep a bin at the front of their store all year round and let couponers donate things to it and at the end of the year they should match the donations received and give the items to a charity in their city the store is located..We should never only think about the less fortunate at Christmas but all year round..I wonder how Walmart would react to this idea...any suggestions?

Walmart does do some community development work throughout the year.

• Native planting initiatives
• Invasive species removal
• Community food gardens
• Youth-based and intergenerational projects
• Wildlife habitat restoration
• Aquatic stewardship projects
• Environmental workshops and educational events
• Community skills sharing workshops
• Projects serving underserved communities

http://www.evergreen.ca/en/funding/grants/walmart.sn

They also offer scholarships to community students who cannot affoard tuition to college and university.