where to donate halloween candy

5 sweet ways to donate unwanted Halloween candy to a good cause.

• 1. Treats for Troops. Run by Soldier’s Angels, this program allows you to send sweets to soldiers. Kids can earn buyback prizes, and you can get a tax ...
• 2. Halloween Candy Buy Back. This group partners with businesses such as dentists offices to get extra candy out of the hands of your little ones in ...
• 3. Operation Gratitude. You may be tired of those treats, but deployed troops and first responders will be touched that you sent them your sweets ...
• 4. Operation Shoebox. This organization is ready to receive your candy donations — they distribute candy on Halloween, Christmas and Easter to troops ...

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Where and how to donate your leftover Halloween candy?

Oct 29, 2021 · Here’s a little secret: candy is around all year long. Sure, we hype it up for Halloween, but you can get a Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup or Skittles (apparently the top Halloween candy of 2021 ...

How to donate your leftover Halloween candy?

Oct 25, 2017 · Where to donate Halloween candy 1. Treats for Troops Run by Soldier’s Angels, this program allows you to send sweets to soldiers. Kids can earn buyback prizes, and you can get a tax deductible...

Where to get the cheapest Halloween candy?

Sep 22, 2021 · Make a Positive Impact This Halloween by Donating Candy to These Organizations September 22, 2021 by Emilee Janitz There's no better time to give back and spread cheer than on a …

Where can I donate used Halloween costumes?

Donate Your Candy to Local Organizations. Most communities have local places where you can donate excess Halloween candy. Contact your local food pantries and ask if they can use it. You can also contact nursing homes, group homes, or homeless shelters, too.

Where can I donate Halloween candy in my area?

Where to donate Halloween candyTreats for Troops.Halloween Candy Buy Back.Operation Gratitude.Operation Shoebox.Ronald McDonald House Charities.Oct 28, 2021

What do I do with leftover Halloween candy?

Use It in the Kitchen:Freeze it. Throughout the year, add it to milkshakes, sundaes, ice cream and plain cookie dough. ... Bake it into cakes. ... DIY trail mix. ... Bring it to the Thanksgiving table. ... Pair it with wine. ... Make homemade flavored vodka. ... Put chocolates into your coffee. ... Keep some in your purse.More items...

How do I donate Halloween candy to the troops?

Donate it to charity There are at least two programs where you can donate your candy to troops serving abroad: Treats for Troops and Operation Gratitude. You can also contact local charities and food banks to see if they accept unopened candy as well.Nov 1, 2021

Can I freeze Halloween candy for next year?

Generally, you can freeze items like toffee and truffles for up to two months. However, candy with fruits and nuts won't take well to being frozen and should simply be eaten fresh or stored according to packaging instructions.Oct 17, 2018

Can you return Halloween candy?

After reviewing most company return policies (including grocery stores in the United States), you CAN, in fact, return Halloween candy after Halloween. If you can get past the stink-eye you get from the clerk, you'll likely get your money back.Oct 30, 2017

How do you send candy to the troops?

Support Our Troops. Send Candy to the Military through These 5 Nonprofits.Supportourtroops.org.Operationgratitude.com.Soldiersangels.org.Operationshoebox.com.Freedomalliance.org.

What companies send stuff to deployed soldiers?

9 More Companies That Send Free Stuff to Deployed TroopsDunkin' Donuts. DD has been known to send coffee to deployed service members. ... Operation Support Our Troops. ... SeaBear Wild Tuna. ... Dogtags For Kids. ... Books a Million. ... Operation EBook Drop. ... Operation Paperback. ... Operation Caramel Corn.More items...•Dec 9, 2017

How much candy do you give out for Halloween?

On average, Americans will purchase 9.8 bags of individually-wrapped candies to give out to trick-or-treaters for Halloween. However, those in the Northeast are most generous (11.7 bags), followed by the West (10.3), South (9.8), and Midwest (7.7).Oct 14, 2019

Feed the Kids Columbus

Feed the Kids Columbus partners with communities, local schools, and organizations to provide supplemental groceries to children dealing with food insecurities. They are collecting leftover Halloween candy to add to put in food bags and lunches .

Veterans Halloween CANDY Drive

MASH Pantry and Resource Center is collecting Halloween candy to give to veterans on the 1st and 3rd Saturday of November & December (10 – noon). They will be collecting during the entire month of November, and are willing to pick up quantities if you can’t drop off.

The Ronald McDonald House

RMH of Central Ohio accommodates thousands of families each year and aims to make their otherwise difficult stay feel special. In years past, they have accepted donations of Halloween candy to have available for the families.

Operation Gratitude Halloween Candy Buy Back

In years past, local dental offices paid kids for their leftover Halloween candy as part of Operation Gratitude Halloween Candy Give Back Program. The donations were then sent overseas to our troops through Veteran’s organizations.

Other options for donating

Nursing homes: Many nursing homes will collect wrapped candy to use for bingo and games, treats, and more. Even if you have donated in the past to a specific nursing home, please check with them before you arrive to see if there are restrictions, and what you should do upon arrival. Some may not be accepting candy donations in 2020.

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