UPDATED!! My $500 Foodbank Mission...Come check it out :)

[ticul]

Wow, that is just amazing. Thank God for good people like you to help others and on this site there is a lots and lots of WONDERFUL people. Thank you so much for sharing with us such a great brag.........................................

[Patty Smyth]

That is a great project. Good luck, it will have such a huge impact.

I did this in 2011 but it was easier then as the P&G coupons were much better.,

Here is the thread I maintained throughout, hope you find a few ideas.

It's an older thread and some of the pictures are missing now, not sure why but you get the idea.

http://forum.smartcanucks.ca/173920-...1-week-canada/

[lizzie bargain]

Nice! If you don't quite spend it all consider giving the rest in a cash donation to the food bank and getting a tax receipt. From what I hear, at least in Calgary, our food bank is able to turn each dollar donated into 4 dollars worth through bulk buying discounts-this way they can buy some perishables like meat, dairy, fruit and veggies etc.

[joseff]

Great mission and fantastic start!
My hubby and I did a shop for our area foodbank in October I think, spend about $50 and donated TONS of stuff. When we dropped off our donation, we did a tour of the facilities and spoke with the director. That's when I learned that most foodbanks also need non-food items for donations such as laundry soap, household cleaners, feminine products and other hygiene items.
In this area, the greatest need also comes at an unexpected time. Most of us think January/February is the crucial time, it's actually the summer months because donations are down and kids aren't in school.

[Meisha999]

I love this thread! You have done an amazing job stretching every dollar!!! I'm sure your efforts will be greatly appreciated. Thank you for sharing

[sdddmd]

That's just incredible!! You should be sooo proud WTG!!!!

[Boo Radley]

Wow great cause and great savings jemwars!
You're winner of today's SmartCanucks Brag of the Day
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?f...type=1&theater

Please email [email protected] with your name and mailing address to get your $5 Shoppers Drug Mart gift card

[wendyjane]

love it - way to give back
your coupon and deal finding skills are so valuable

[wendyjane]

last week here in MB at Sobeys they had cream of wheat multipacks on for $1 and just the week prior a $1 coupon/any cream of wheat was in the redplum *something to watch for your donation

[Samantha MacGregor]

I would like to say Congratulations! This is wonderful and I wish you all the best with what you are doing! If you are looking for toothpaste and toothbrushes you can get them free this coming week with the P&G coupons at RCSS. Good Luck and keep up the great work! Truly and inspiration!

[theo44]

Awesome!~

[wolfwoman]

Awesome job!!!

[DolceBella]

That's fantastic!!! It will be great to see the final picture!

[CrazyQT]

Ahhhhhhhhmaaaazzzziiinnnnggggg

[walkonby]

wow! Totally impressed that you are not even stacking to get these deals, right? ( Ontario ) Wonderful job so far!