I came up with an idea that I sent to Publix corporate office which they supposedly sent to the Colony location. Many times when shopping, a store may have a 2 for 1 offer that you don't need both items. I suggested that they set up a collection bin for shoppers to drop off the BOGOs they didn't need or preferred to donate and have these items delivered to or picked up by a food pantry. I also suggested that, since this would not work for perishable items, their IT people should be able to develop a program to track these perishable BOGO items and give soup kitchens vouchers to shop for these items. I though it was a good idea but it went no where. Maybe if someone with a local soup kitchen or pantry wants to take this idea and run with it, please do. I am disabled and depend on others to do my shopping; therefore am unable to do so myself.
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