Comments on: How and Where to Donate Food and Other Supplies http://www.pocketyourdollars.com/2010/01/how-and-where-to-donate-food-and-other-supplies/ Life. Within your means. Wed, 23 May 2012 04:39:27 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: Nancy http://www.pocketyourdollars.com/2010/01/how-and-where-to-donate-food-and-other-supplies/comment-page-1/#comment-15957 Nancy Fri, 22 Jan 2010 20:46:02 +0000 http://www.pocketyourdollars.com/?p=8100#comment-15957 Great suggestions here and it's wonderful that teachers were included! Another way that community members can support their teachers is to adopt a classroom at a local school. Through www.AdoptAClassroom.org, donors can make a tax-deductible donation and 100% of it goes to the teacher so that they can purchase supplies that will improve the learning environment for students. Great suggestions here and it’s wonderful that teachers were included! Another way that community members can support their teachers is to adopt a classroom at a local school. Through http://www.AdoptAClassroom.org, donors can make a tax-deductible donation and 100% of it goes to the teacher so that they can purchase supplies that will improve the learning environment for students.

]]> By: Robin http://www.pocketyourdollars.com/2010/01/how-and-where-to-donate-food-and-other-supplies/comment-page-1/#comment-15951 Robin Fri, 22 Jan 2010 20:29:11 +0000 http://www.pocketyourdollars.com/?p=8100#comment-15951 I recently heard that some fire stations take gently used stuffed animals to give to kids when they are on calls. I recently heard that some fire stations take gently used stuffed animals to give to kids when they are on calls.

]]> By: Sarah Beth http://www.pocketyourdollars.com/2010/01/how-and-where-to-donate-food-and-other-supplies/comment-page-1/#comment-15886 Sarah Beth Fri, 22 Jan 2010 15:55:14 +0000 http://www.pocketyourdollars.com/?p=8100#comment-15886 I have volunteered at "Feed My Starving Children" and they will also take some household items like trash bags, batteries, toilet paper and paper towels. You can find the "Wish List" here: http://www.fmsc.org/Page.aspx?pid=344 I have volunteered at “Feed My Starving Children” and they will also take some household items like trash bags, batteries, toilet paper and paper towels. You can find the “Wish List” here: http://www.fmsc.org/Page.aspx?pid=344

]]> By: marybeth at www.babygoodbuys.com http://www.pocketyourdollars.com/2010/01/how-and-where-to-donate-food-and-other-supplies/comment-page-1/#comment-15726 marybeth at www.babygoodbuys.com Thu, 21 Jan 2010 15:08:40 +0000 http://www.pocketyourdollars.com/?p=8100#comment-15726 Crisis nurseries all over are in dire need of baby supplies, especially formula and diapers! I know that we usually can't get these 100% for free, but if you have any left over after your baby grows and changes sizes, please search for a crisis nursery in your area and find out what they'll take. I know the Bethany Crisis Nursery in Duluth is accepting nearly everything and they're experiencing a formula shortage. Any contributions are very much appreciated by the staff! Crisis nurseries all over are in dire need of baby supplies, especially formula and diapers! I know that we usually can’t get these 100% for free, but if you have any left over after your baby grows and changes sizes, please search for a crisis nursery in your area and find out what they’ll take.

I know the Bethany Crisis Nursery in Duluth is accepting nearly everything and they’re experiencing a formula shortage. Any contributions are very much appreciated by the staff!

]]> By: Angela http://www.pocketyourdollars.com/2010/01/how-and-where-to-donate-food-and-other-supplies/comment-page-1/#comment-15639 Angela Wed, 20 Jan 2010 22:56:05 +0000 http://www.pocketyourdollars.com/?p=8100#comment-15639 I pulled up the wish list on the animal humane society and will be donating some of my extra supplies to them! http://www.animalhumanesociety.org/help/waystogive/donatetowishlist I pulled up the wish list on the animal humane society and will be donating some of my extra supplies to them!

http://www.animalhumanesociety.org/help/waystogive/donatetowishlist

]]> By: Erin Rose http://www.pocketyourdollars.com/2010/01/how-and-where-to-donate-food-and-other-supplies/comment-page-1/#comment-15549 Erin Rose Wed, 20 Jan 2010 15:39:12 +0000 http://www.pocketyourdollars.com/?p=8100#comment-15549 Oh, otherwise the majority of our stuff goes to my bro and sis inlaw who have it tough with small to no income and they have two kids. We supply all their personal supplies and random fun stuff. They get so excited about that stuff. At my nephews 7th birthday, we brought 2 bags of groceries along with his gift. He was so excited that he set the bags next to his presents. One day he asked me why we do this for them. My only response was "because we love you." It is awesome to see the faces of the ones you help! Oh, otherwise the majority of our stuff goes to my bro and sis inlaw who have it tough with small to no income and they have two kids. We supply all their personal supplies and random fun stuff. They get so excited about that stuff.

At my nephews 7th birthday, we brought 2 bags of groceries along with his gift. He was so excited that he set the bags next to his presents. One day he asked me why we do this for them. My only response was “because we love you.” It is awesome to see the faces of the ones you help!

]]> By: Erin Rose http://www.pocketyourdollars.com/2010/01/how-and-where-to-donate-food-and-other-supplies/comment-page-1/#comment-15548 Erin Rose Wed, 20 Jan 2010 15:36:43 +0000 http://www.pocketyourdollars.com/?p=8100#comment-15548 I've donated to the Alexandria house in Blaine which is a womens shelter as well. They always could use pantry/food items. Other items like clothes, they sometimes need and sometimes don't. You have to call and set up a time as well. I’ve donated to the Alexandria house in Blaine which is a womens shelter as well. They always could use pantry/food items. Other items like clothes, they sometimes need and sometimes don’t. You have to call and set up a time as well.

]]> By: Shalome Westberg http://www.pocketyourdollars.com/2010/01/how-and-where-to-donate-food-and-other-supplies/comment-page-1/#comment-15539 Shalome Westberg Wed, 20 Jan 2010 14:50:53 +0000 http://www.pocketyourdollars.com/?p=8100#comment-15539 In the south Metro there are 2 places I have donated personal care items to. One is The Lewis House Battered Woman's Shelter in Eagan and the other is Dakota Woodlands which is a short term housing facility for homeless woman and children. The Lewis House you must call to arrange drop-off because it is a locked facility for safety reason. In the south Metro there are 2 places I have donated personal care items to. One is The Lewis House Battered Woman’s Shelter in Eagan and the other is Dakota Woodlands which is a short term housing facility for homeless woman and children. The Lewis House you must call to arrange drop-off because it is a locked facility for safety reason.

]]> By: Anne http://www.pocketyourdollars.com/2010/01/how-and-where-to-donate-food-and-other-supplies/comment-page-1/#comment-15528 Anne Wed, 20 Jan 2010 11:32:59 +0000 http://www.pocketyourdollars.com/?p=8100#comment-15528 If anyone knows of any place that will take non-perishables for Haiti in North Central MN (Brainerd) could you please let me know. ;)' If anyone knows of any place that will take non-perishables for Haiti in North Central MN (Brainerd) could you please let me know. ;)’

]]> By: Nicole Good http://www.pocketyourdollars.com/2010/01/how-and-where-to-donate-food-and-other-supplies/comment-page-1/#comment-15513 Nicole Good Wed, 20 Jan 2010 04:21:38 +0000 http://www.pocketyourdollars.com/?p=8100#comment-15513 I've been putting bags together for C.R.O.S.S. in Rogers They are local for me; and it's great to have my kids help out by bringing the bags in. I’ve been putting bags together for C.R.O.S.S. in Rogers They are local for me; and it’s great to have my kids help out by bringing the bags in.

]]> By: Jennifer http://www.pocketyourdollars.com/2010/01/how-and-where-to-donate-food-and-other-supplies/comment-page-1/#comment-15509 Jennifer Wed, 20 Jan 2010 04:03:47 +0000 http://www.pocketyourdollars.com/?p=8100#comment-15509 I have donated OTC meds to People Serving People in Minneapolis and the Home Free battered women's shelter in Plymouth. I struggled finding places to donate them too! I have donated OTC meds to People Serving People in Minneapolis and the Home Free battered women’s shelter in Plymouth. I struggled finding places to donate them too!

]]> By: Kierstien http://www.pocketyourdollars.com/2010/01/how-and-where-to-donate-food-and-other-supplies/comment-page-1/#comment-15492 Kierstien Wed, 20 Jan 2010 02:52:36 +0000 http://www.pocketyourdollars.com/?p=8100#comment-15492 we did thsi when i was in middle school made birthday boxes for our local care place! i still remember it :) we did thsi when i was in middle school made birthday boxes for our local care place! i still remember it :)

]]> By: Jessica-MomForHim http://www.pocketyourdollars.com/2010/01/how-and-where-to-donate-food-and-other-supplies/comment-page-1/#comment-15486 Jessica-MomForHim Wed, 20 Jan 2010 02:09:38 +0000 http://www.pocketyourdollars.com/?p=8100#comment-15486 The Salvation Army is an easy one--and usually there is a branch in just about every major (or even minor!) city. Just give them a call. They are thrilled when I drop off bags and bags of cereal and pasta (for example--those are 2 items I can get for very cheap or free and have plenty of). Another idea is to call your local homeless shelter. One year my then 3 y.o. daughter said she wanted to share her birthday cupcakes with some of the poor. I politely shooed away her idea, saying that probably wouldn't be possible. But God wouldn't let me let it go--he kept it on my heart! So I pulled out the phone book and gave them a call. I told them we had some homemade cupcakes from my daughter's birthday that she wanted to share and we had an extra dozen--could we drop them off to brighten someone's day? She said we sure could, so she and I drove right down and delivered some cupcakes. It was a humbling learning experience for me. It doesn't hurt to ask! We also collect things throughout the year like school supplies, wipes, socks, small toys, soap bars, toothpaste, toothbrushes, and other things to put in shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child. I have some bags set aside in a closet that I fill with shoebox items. Once it's time to assemble the boxes, you'll be surprised at how much stuff you already have to fill them! The Salvation Army is an easy one–and usually there is a branch in just about every major (or even minor!) city. Just give them a call. They are thrilled when I drop off bags and bags of cereal and pasta (for example–those are 2 items I can get for very cheap or free and have plenty of).

Another idea is to call your local homeless shelter. One year my then 3 y.o. daughter said she wanted to share her birthday cupcakes with some of the poor. I politely shooed away her idea, saying that probably wouldn’t be possible. But God wouldn’t let me let it go–he kept it on my heart! So I pulled out the phone book and gave them a call. I told them we had some homemade cupcakes from my daughter’s birthday that she wanted to share and we had an extra dozen–could we drop them off to brighten someone’s day? She said we sure could, so she and I drove right down and delivered some cupcakes. It was a humbling learning experience for me. It doesn’t hurt to ask!

We also collect things throughout the year like school supplies, wipes, socks, small toys, soap bars, toothpaste, toothbrushes, and other things to put in shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child. I have some bags set aside in a closet that I fill with shoebox items. Once it’s time to assemble the boxes, you’ll be surprised at how much stuff you already have to fill them!

]]> By: Penny http://www.pocketyourdollars.com/2010/01/how-and-where-to-donate-food-and-other-supplies/comment-page-1/#comment-15479 Penny Wed, 20 Jan 2010 01:25:41 +0000 http://www.pocketyourdollars.com/?p=8100#comment-15479 Christina, My local food shelf transfers the medicines I donate to Bill’s Pantry – they focus on supporting aids patients. They accepted Diabetic testing kits, theraflu, triaminic, neosporin, bandaids.etc. Christina,

My local food shelf transfers the medicines I donate to Bill’s Pantry – they focus on supporting aids patients. They accepted Diabetic testing kits, theraflu, triaminic, neosporin, bandaids.etc.

]]> By: Penny http://www.pocketyourdollars.com/2010/01/how-and-where-to-donate-food-and-other-supplies/comment-page-1/#comment-15478 Penny Wed, 20 Jan 2010 01:24:41 +0000 http://www.pocketyourdollars.com/?p=8100#comment-15478 Christina, My local food shelf transfers the medicines I donate to Bill's Pantry - they focus on supporting aids patients. They accepted Diabetic testing kits, theraflu, triaminic, neosporin, bandaids.etc. Christina,

My local food shelf transfers the medicines I donate to Bill’s Pantry – they focus on supporting aids patients. They accepted Diabetic testing kits, theraflu, triaminic, neosporin, bandaids.etc.

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