Goodies For You- Overseas Care Packages for our Military

While I was out shopping this past week I was chatting with another shopper while checking out and noticed she had a bunch of travel size items and pencils. I asked if she was donating these items and found out she was a volunteer for G4U-Goodies For You. G4U provides oversea care packages for our troops. It is a great organization that is run 100% by volunteers and 100% of proceeds go right to the troops. They have sent over 17,000 care packages since 2005.

I thought today would be a perfect day to ask all our readers to think how they could give back to those that are serving our country and keeping us safe.

You can drop off donations to G4U on September 16th and 17th at the Warrenton National Armory beginning at 9: 00 AM. You can also visit their site HERE to learn more and make a monetary donation if would like.

Here is a list of different donation items that they can use:

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So many of these items we can get very cheap to FREE using our couponing skills. All donations are tax deductible and the best part is we are giving back!

Thanks Theresa for taking the time to let me know about G4U!

Giving back, no this is not a shopping trip!

Sonia what are you doing with all this stuff that you are buying? I think sometimes the cashiers must think that I am some type of hoarder when I checkout with 10 bags of Kraft Cheese!

Do I use the stuff that I buy, well yes! Do I use all the items I purchase, no. Many of the "deals" that I find I purchase to share with others. If I can get something for a $1 or less I will purchase it if it is a good buy and I know it is something others will find helpful. I enjoy using my coupons and savy deals to give back!

All the items listed above I collected and gave to my niece who is a single Mom and just moved into her first place. It is my way of helping her out so maybe it will help reduce her financial burden and stress so that she can focus on being a good Mom, going to college, and working full time.

Alyssa, I am so proud of you and I know that you will succeed in life!

I also give here and their to friends and family. My big goal that I have been collecting for is gathering toiletries to donate to St. Louis Children's Hospital. They are always in need of these type of items to offer to parents or children who are staying at the hospital. If you are interested in donating you can just drop off you items at the information desk on the first or second floor. I think I will be taking mine the next time we head out to the St. Louis Zoo since they are so close to one another!  Trust me any donation will truly be appreciated!

So how do you give back! Feel free to share your stories in the comment section or email me!