I know, I know! I haven't blogged forever, and when I finally do...it's to ask a favor or let you know of an amazing (do-able) volunteer opportunity! Rude...I know.
I take my students to the Henderson Senior Center for their community health rotation. I am amazed at all they do for the elderly. One of my favorite resources is the "Mini Mart". It was started by a lady who after she retired wanted to give back to the community. She started taking shopping orders from Seniors who were unable to get to the grocery store. The demand started getting higher and she wanted to find a way to help more people.
So she got people to donate coupons and started shopping with these coupons and then setting up a "grocery store" at the senior citizens and sells the items at the coupon price (the price she got them for. Ex. Toothpaste $0.50, Cereal $1.00, canned vegetables $0.35). It is perfect for low-income seniors, especially those who have difficulties finding transportation to a grocery store. The Seniors are so appreciative and just love it. If you are out of state, feel free to mail them to me, but don't feel like you have too. This is probably more for my local blog friends.
Karen, is not able to run the mini mart any longer and as a result coupon donations have decreased. If anyone has coupons (mailers, Sunday paper, anything) that they don't use if they wouldn't mind collecting them and giving them to me I will give them to the center. Leave a comment if you are interested or call me or just stop them by if you know where I live.
Also, they send expired coupons overseas and the military personel honor them. So if there are some that you didn't get to use, they would take those also.
Lastly, since Karen isn't able to shop anymore, they are looking for people who are willing to shop for the coupon deals. I thought this would be an easy way to volunteer in the community. As you could buy some mini mart items while you are doing your family grocery shopping.
If anyone is interested let me know and I will pass along the information.
Karen, is not able to run the mini mart any longer and as a result coupon donations have decreased. If anyone has coupons (mailers, Sunday paper, anything) that they don't use if they wouldn't mind collecting them and giving them to me I will give them to the center. Leave a comment if you are interested or call me or just stop them by if you know where I live.
Also, they send expired coupons overseas and the military personel honor them. So if there are some that you didn't get to use, they would take those also.
Lastly, since Karen isn't able to shop anymore, they are looking for people who are willing to shop for the coupon deals. I thought this would be an easy way to volunteer in the community. As you could buy some mini mart items while you are doing your family grocery shopping.
If anyone is interested let me know and I will pass along the information.
Thanks guys! And one day, real soon. I am going to start blogging again. I'm almost ready! Swear!!
