This is it! My Charity, Essential Aid. *with pics* UPDATE

[SavenRaven]

Hi Raven, adding my congrats to the long list of SC cheerleaders! An amazing effort over the 2 years and now to be organized as a charity - good on you! Those families are so blessed to have you in their lives and your shop is so beautifully set up. Love how much you've been able to stock up/split up to ensure there's plenty for everyone each week.

Is there a main business address to mail to?

All the best and congrats again!

Thanks! That long list of SC cheerleaders really makes my day.

The office address is:

Essential Aid and Family Services of Ontario
307A King Street East
Hamilton Ontario L8N 1C1

[wolfwoman]

Fantastic job!! All the little ones have a new angel!!!

[dlee]

this is so awesome! and to think that I was a part of it...it's kind of exciting!! I will keep your wishlist in mind and send stuff over when I can!!! awesome job!!

[couponmommy]

Awesome!!!!!!!!

[nicolthepickle]

This incredible. If I have enfamil coupons can you use them. I'd be happy to send them your way.

[chillys-willy]

Great job! I love this idea. I would love to try something like this in our area. I come from an area where most people assume everyone is affluent but that is not true. There is true poverty here as well. Any tips on how you stockpiled so much. I have been using the BP with Optimum to supply a local mom with diapers and wipes, etc. Any other ideas.

[couponclippercaitie]

I think it's so wonderful what you do Raven

[SavenRaven]

Great job! I love this idea. I would love to try something like this in our area. I come from an area where most people assume everyone is affluent but that is not true. There is true poverty here as well. Any tips on how you stockpiled so much. I have been using the BP with Optimum to supply a local mom with diapers and wipes, etc. Any other ideas.

Great idea. I think every city/town needs a resource for emergency formula and diapers. Good for you for helping out.

I don't really have any tips on the stockpile... what you see in the pictures is just what I keep on hand. I see 10-15 families a week so it goes quickly. I shop weekly for formula and diapers to make sure I always have enough. I do take advantage of the SDM promos and bonus points so that I can use the points to get more formula and diapers. The formula is the most expensive part so I also buy the sample sized cans from people on Kijiji to save that way. I can't stack so I can only use one coupon per case of formula or package of diapers. I just stock up on sales and am always looking for clearance baby items. Of course, we accept donations and sometimes people will donate their sample formula or left over diapers so that helps a little too.

[SavenRaven]

This incredible. If I have enfamil coupons can you use them. I'd be happy to send them your way.

Absolutely! Every coupons helps. I'd be happy to send you anything from my TL, stamps or GC in return

Thanks!

[Anna Michele]

It was so great meeting you today SavenRaven, what you are doing is great for our city. I wish all the best for you and can't wait to help you out again asap. Also, if you ever plan on doing any kind of fund raising and need volunteers, be sure to ask or post and I'd be happy to help any way I can. Looking forward to my next donation to Essential Aid!

[smartshopper888]

you are amazing as always........

[SavenRaven]

It was so great meeting you today SavenRaven, what you are doing is great for our city. I wish all the best for you and can't wait to help you out again asap. Also, if you ever plan on doing any kind of fund raising and need volunteers, be sure to ask or post and I'd be happy to help any way I can. Looking forward to my next donation to Essential Aid!

It was great to meet you too and thanks so much for the donation!!

[CrazyQT]

What an amazing charity! I will try to assist in any way possible!

I have a question.

Formula: How short of an expiry date are you accepting? IE: 2 weeks expiry, 3 weeks, 2 months etc? What is the shortest you will accept?

[Ceren]

congrats!! you are truly amazing person. I will try to send you things from your wl also.

[SavenRaven]

What an amazing charity! I will try to assist in any way possible!

I have a question.

Formula: How short of an expiry date are you accepting? IE: 2 weeks expiry, 3 weeks, 2 months etc? What is the shortest you will accept?

Awesome, and thanks!

I generally ask for at least 3 weeks until expiry but can take as little as 2 weeks.