A fabulous group of Extreme Couponers I know is organizing an effort to get donated supplies to the Joplin families in need. If you have extra coupon bargains that you can donate, you can ship them very inexpensively to a Springfield, Missouri location where they will be sorted and transported to Joplin to distribute.
For only $10.95, you can get a flat rate box at the post office and fill it with as much as it will hold, then mail it to the Springfield, Missouri location. There are no weight restrictions, so pack this box as full as you can! (and you can send as many boxes as you want, of course)
The items that are needed most are baby items ( formula, wipes, diapers), clothing ( in good condition), tarps, batteries, flashlights, non-perishable food and toiletries. Think of all the supplies you would need if you lost everything–toothbrushes, feminine hygiene items, soap, shampoo, toothpaste, and more.
Here are details, to donate and/or to come and help sort:
1. If you live in the Houston area, the address of the Houston donation drop off is : The Woodlands Christian Church, 1202 North Millbend Dr., The Woodlands, TX 77380. Donations must be received by June 17th.
2. If you don’t live in the Houston area, you can ship supplies to: Coupon-Aid (care of the Vineyard Church), 634 W. Wall, Springfield, MO 65806
3. On June 18th & 19th, the coupon team has 2 work days planned over Father’s Day weekend to sort supplies at the Springfield location above (one hour from Joplin) to be able to take to Joplin. Again, anyone is invited to come and help.
