Best Ways to Donate for Free or Pocket Change Starting 8/26 at Publix

Many of you who follow the blog or our "Clipping for a Cause" Facebook page realize the extreme crisis so many of our local foodbanks are currently experiencing. Shelves are empty, more people than ever before are having to seek assistance due to tough economic times, and in some cases, food banks are running out of both money and food for the first time in a decade. Hearing the stories of the people visiting the co-ops tears at my heartstrings. Not only because I empathize with what they are going through, but because this could VERY easily be you or me one day. So, please take the time to read the list of how to donate for free or pocket change each week if you feel led to do so! Nothing seems as effortless as adding a few extra items to your shopping cart when you are there anyway, especially if hardly anything is coming out of pocket!

Lipton Family Size Tea Bags Iced Tea Brew, 24 ct box (Excluding Decaf) BOGO $2.65
-$0.60/2 Lipton Tea 8/1/2010 Red Plum Insert (exp 8/29/2010)
-$0.40/1 Lipton Tea 8/1/2010 RP Insert (exp 8/29/2010)
-$.75/2 Lipton Target coupon here
If your store accepts Target as a competitor, you could pay as low at $0.55 a box!

Ken’s or Sweet Baby Ray’s Marinade & Sauce, Assorted Varieties, 16-oz bot, BOGO $2.79
-$1/1 Ken’s Marinade 8/15/2010 Smart Source Insert (exp 9/30/2010)
Only $0.40 a bottle!

V8 Splash Beverage or Diet V8 Splash, Assorted Varieties 64 oz bot. BOGO $2.99
-$0.75/1 V8 Splash beverages, 46 oz+ 8/1/2010 Smart Source Insert (exp 9/12/2010)
Only $0.75 a bottle!

Campbell’s Select Harvest Soup, Assorted Varieties, 18.6 to 18.8 oz can or 15.3 oz bowl, BOGO $2.39
-$0.50/3 Campbell’s Select Harvest Can or Bowl 8/15/2010 SS Insert (exp 9/26/2010)
-$1/3 Campbell’s Select Harvest Can or Bowl 8/15/2010 SS Insert (exp 9/26/2010)
-$1/2 Campbell’s Select Harvest Can or Bowl 8/15/2010 SS Insert (exp 9/26/2010)
-$.50/1 Campbell’s Select Harvest Target Coupon here
If your store accepts Target as a competitor, you could get 2 cans of soup for $0.39!

I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter! Spread: 15 oz or 7.5 oz tub, 16 oz ctn, or 10 oz bot or Spray, 8 oz bot, Assorted Varieties, BOGO $2.49
-$.75/2 Target coupon here
Only $0.75 a tub!

Ben & Jerry’s or Starbucks Ice Cream, Assorted Varieties, 16 oz ctn, BOGO $3.79
-$1.50/1 Starbucks Coffee Free Ice Cream (1 pint) 8/8/2010 RP Insert (exp 9/5/2010)
-$1/1 Starbucks Ice Cream, 1 pint 8/8/2010 RP Insert (exp 9/5/2010)
-$1.25/1 Starbucks New Coffee Free Ice Cream 8/8/2010 RP Insert (exp 9/5/2010)
Use the $1.50/1 to get the Starbucks ice cream for only $0.40!!!
*Always check to see if your food bank accepts perishable items such as these!

Yoplait Fiber One Yogurt, Assorted Varieties, 4-pk, 4-oz cup, BOGO $2.50
-$0.50/1 Yoplait Fiber One Yogurt 7/11/2010 SS Insert (exp 8/8/2010)
-$0.50/1 Yoplait FiberOne Yogurt 8/8/2010 GM Insert (exp 10/2/2010)
Only $0.25 per package after doubling!

Right Guard Anti-Perspirant & Deodorant, Total Defense, Assorted Varieties, 2 to 4 oz package, BOGO $3.99
-$1.50/2 Right Guard or Dry Idea 8/15/2010 RP Insert (exp 10/31/2010)
-B1G1 Right Guard or Dry Idea Product 7/25/2010 RP Insert (exp 8/31/2010)

Campbell’s Condensed Soup 10.5 to 11.5 oz can (excludes Won Ton, Cream of Shrimp, and Oyster Stew), 10/$10
-$1/2 Campbell’s Condensed Cooking Soups here
Use the $1/2 and pay $0.50 per can!

Thanks IHeartPublix for the matchups!