July Food Bank Challange

[NickiB]

I gave our donation to our local Soup Kitchen. They offer 1 meal/day(supper) to ANYONE who needs it. They also (when school is in) offer a breakfast program. On top of this, they run a food bank.

So, this is what we donated:

3 x Choc Chip Oatmeal Boxes (single packs) (FPC's)
6 x Cans of Tuna (no coupon but good sale)
10 x Maple Leaf Canned Ham and Chicken (B2 Save $1 and they were on for .99)
2 x BIG Bottle of Sunny D (FPC's)
4 x Oasis Jucie Boxes (FPC's)

And, I asked if they would take cereal still sealed but not in the box and they said "absolutely".
6 x Special K (strawberry and almond vanilla)

It didn't cost much out of pocket. It felt AMAZING dropping it off. I think I will do this every month. I'm thinking I will make each month different and really watch sales:
August: School Type Snacks/Juice Boxes
September: Deodorant/Toothbrushes/Toothpaste
October: Pasta Sauce and Pasta
November: Shampoo/Conditioner/Soap/Razors
December: I want to find out if they accept toys to give out to children who might not have "santa" drop by...........

I didn't realize that the health & beauty items were needed too. I'm embarrassed that I thought everyone could afford toothpaste and soap. But, I know now and can help

That's awesome! I just called my local "Caring Cupboard" to check their hours for tomorrow. Asked what they were in greatest need for right now, and they also said personal hygiene items.. Who knew? They will also take cereal with part of the box missing, so I'll be packing up my donation tonight after work... Will post my list once I have it all boxed up.

Nothing like making it under the wire, still in time to add to the SC July Challenge!

[NickiB]

Ok, I'm back... here's what I'll be dropping off to the Caring Cupboard tomorrow.. Whoa.. edit to say sorry for the large photo!

2 x Cornflakes
1 x All Bran Strawberry bites
3 x Hamburger Helper
1 x Enfamil A+
3 x Smart Ones soup
48 x Cans of Nestea
4 x Ladies Razors
2 x Mens Razors
3 x Gilette Mini Fom
2 x Satin Care
4 x toothbrushes
4 x toothpaste
2 x Aspirin (don't know if they take this?? will try)
1 x Stayfree pads
1 x Carefree liners
2 x Dove body wash
3 x Dove bars
2 x Irish Spring bars
Head & Shoulders
2 x Mens deodorant
2 x Ladies deodorant
2 x Ladies mini deodorant
2 x Nivea purse cream
2 x Vim
2 x Dish liquid

[hollyquaiscer]

THANK YOU!!!!!

To all of the people who showed great heart and caring for others in their communities. Together we have managed to feed so many people less fortunate than us. You are are the most wonderful people and I am so very proud of each and everyone of you.

[hollyquaiscer]

UP TO THE TOP, YOU SHOULD ALL BE SO PROUD OF YOURSELVES!

[i_love_to_save]

ok so hopefully i did this right and the pix will show... if not i'll edit them later.

This is Linny's donation which includes a case of Nestea!! .... Thank you girl!!!!!!!!!!!






This are my family's donation










My challenge was to spend $10 and i spent less than $6 (this includes the $2.88 for the first case of Nestea) ....there are at least 5 cases (including Linny's) on that box...


SO MISSION ACCOMPLISHED!!!!

[i_love_to_save]

[rish]

WOW!!! that is awesome way to go