While this recession makes it difficult to donate cash money, couponers have a secret weapon…that’s right, coupons! You can donate from your stockpile or use current coupons and sales to affordably acquire the items requested for donations. Our hearts go out to all of the victims of natural disasters. With heavy hearts full of love and concern, it’s time to take action! Whether you are an extreme couponer or a casual bargain hunter, use your money saving skills to help now.

Commonly Requested Items for Donation

• Bottled Water
• Non-perishable/Shelf Stable Food
  • Canned food
  • Granola bars
  • Peanut butter
  • Etc.
• Toiletry Items
  • Soap
  • Toothbrushes
  • Toothpaste
  • Deodorant
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper
  • Feminine hygiene products
  • Etc.
• Blankets
• Clothing

Where to Donate Nationwide

Salvation Army
You can donate unopened packages of water, food, toiletry items, etc. at your local Salvation Army drop off.

LDS Humanitarian Services
LDS Humanitarian Services distribute needed items to natural disaster victims, though distributed items are stocked up well in advance. If you’d like to contribute for future natural disaster needs, check the current needs list. In Arizona, California, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, and Washington you can drop off donations at a local Deseret Industries store: Find locations here.

Ask Your Church
Churches are wonderful resources to those in need, including being aware of the charitable events in the community. Ask your local church (any church, even if you aren’t religious) if they are collecting donations for natural disaster victims since churches tend to be the forefront of charitable causes. If you aren’t comfortable donating directly to a church, feel free to simply ask if they know of local food banks that would accept your donation.

Check Your Newspaper
Newspapers across the country are announcing local events for collecting donations for tornado victims. Don’t throw out that Sunday paper that came with your coupons, take a look for donations opportunities in your area.

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Once you get your code, simply choose a classroom project and donate.

Public school teachers from every corner of America post classroom project requests on DonorsChoose.org. Requests range from pencils for a poetry writing unit, to violins for a school recital, to microscope slides for a biology class. You can browse project requests and give any amount to the one that inspires you. Once a project reaches its funding goal, the materials are delivered to the school. You’ll get photos of your project taking place, a thank-you letter from the teacher, and a cost report showing how each dollar was spent. If you give over $100, you’ll also receive hand-written thank-you letters from the students.

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For every person who enters their email address and clicks the button above, P&G will provide one day (2 liters) of clean drinking water to one person in a developing country through P&G’s Children’s Safe Drinking Water Program!

During this past summer, they generated over 21,000 days of clean drinking water! Now, their goal is to reach 100,000 days by the end of 2010, so let’s help as much as we can!

All you have to do is enter your email address and click the button in the widget above. Once you click the ‘Donate Water’ button, you’ll immediately receive an email and you will need to click on the link in the email to verify your submission. If you don’t get it, be sure to check your spam folder! You can enter your email address once per day.

For every 1,000 days of water we generate with the widget above, P&G Give Health will provide Frugal Finders with a $50 gift card to give away, so get clicking!

For every person who enters their email address and clicks the button above, P&G will provide one day (2 liters) of clean drinking water to one person in a developing country through P&G’s Children’s Safe Drinking Water Program!

During this past summer, they generated over 21,000 days of clean drinking water! Now, their goal is to reach 100,000 days by the end of 2010, so let’s help as much as we can!

All you have to do is enter your email address and click the button in the widget above. Once you click the ‘Donate Water’ button, you’ll immediately receive an email and you will need to click on the link in the email to verify your submission. If you don’t get it, be sure to check your spam folder! You can enter your email address once per day.

For every 1,000 days of water we generate with the widget above, P&G Give Health will provide Frugal Finders with a $50 gift card to give away, so get clicking!