[MoneyMateKate]

And another care package ... this week's was quite big because I was able to include things from this morning's CVS run and she came in her car -- because I've alleviated so many necessities, she was able to put some gas in her car (which I strongly suspect is not insured, but whatever). She combined a trip in to her office, which is in the middle of moving, to pick up some of her things with a chance to take her 90% blind, diabetic, clinically depressed friend out for some air (will put up a separate thread on that shortly). Anyway, since she had her car, I piled everything into my granny cart and took it out to her...

Bananas
Plums
Zucchini
Mushrooms
String beans
Milk, 1 gal
Eggs, 1 dozen
Lasagna noodles
2 boxes of Kelloggs
Duncan Hines brownie mix
10 packs of Wrigleys gum
Eggo Bakeshop muffin top thingies
Eggo Bakeshop apple pastry thingies
Kraft BBQ sauce

Herbal Essences Shampoo & Conditioner
Tresemme hair spray
3-pack Dial soap
Softsoap liquid soap
4 packs of Kotex pads, liners, tampons
1 bottle of Coppertone Nutrashield

All the free schools supplies I could get my hands on at CVS (2 full bags):
4 packs of Bic/Papermate pens, 3 assignment pads, 2 5-subject notebooks, 2 3-subject notebooks, 4 1-subject notebooks, 1 bottle of glue, 2 rolls of tape, 3 3-ring vinyl binders, 6 folders.

The second best part: out-of-pocket cost to me was $8.

[sar1]

Thank you for continuing to update this thread w/your new lists. I'm picturing their cabinets and fridge getting filled up and their money being more able to fill in the gaps every time. Like you said with the gas. Everything you give them makes it easier for them to purchase gas, pay for utilities, etc. Even small things like gum are just nice to have and a $1.50 impulse purchase for most people.

[applerama]

That is just amazing of you to do. God bless

[member11631]

Great!

[thekains]

I love you!!! You are absolutley awsome!!

[CHERYL S]

How very kind of you, thanks for sharing.

[HarleyShpgMom]

Thank you for your generous and caring heart! It is appreciated!

[tamnmar]

wow! This is really awesome! You are truly an angel.. I love reading your updates on the things you are giving to this family.. you are doing a great thing!

[MoneyMateKate]

Sorry, forgot to update the last donation visit...

12 Knorr pasta/rice sides
6 boxes of cereal (Frosted MiniWheats, Special K, Frosted Flakes)
2 cans of tuna
1 large jar of Hellman's mayo
5 packs of gum
2 packs of Stayfree
Assorted free school supplies from CVS
... and a $2 Walgreens RR because the one near her office doesn't care if you use it for milk and other dairy

[mommybrown915]

you have such a kind heart. i wish my stockpile was actually a stockpile instead a wannabe so i can donate to a shelter in our area, but i'm slowly setting stuff aside cause like you i don't want to just show up and not have enough for everyone KWIM?

[SandNOceanGirl]

You are awesome!! Your heart and generousity is amazing!! Thank you!!

[grandma23]

You've done a great and selfless deed. There are so many needy families in this tough economic time. It really doesn't matter if we live in a big city or a small town......times are tough. I am so glad that you have taken it upon yourself to help provide for this family with your couponing.
God Bless you and your family!!

[MoneyMateKate]

Just so you all know -- I haven't donated to this family for over 2 months now because their circumstances have improved enough that they don't need my help. The mom knows she is welcome to get in touch if things get tough again.

[randomequine]

You are a lovely, amazing, wonderful human being -- thank you so much for sharing this with us......

I hope that I, someday, will be able to help someone just like this....