I know the feeling.... You spot a deal, remember you have a coupon for that brand in your stockpile and whip it out only to see..... Dangit! I missed the expiration date! From there you sulk like a sad schoolchild and feel couponer's remorse for missing a deal maturely throw away or toss your unused coupon in the recycling.
Stop! Don't throw away those expired coupons! You may not be able to get a deal from them any more, but did you know that overseas military members can use expired coupons up to six months past their expiration date? Military families stationed overseas are often living on one income and money can be scarce. Let’s support our military by showing them some coupon love!
Eligible Coupons:- Send only Manufacturer Coupons; Do NOT send store or restaurant coupons.
- Coupons must be Clipped and Sorted into Food and Non-food (explained below).
- Do NOT send coupons that are over 30 days expired (by the time they are processed and delivered, they won't be able to use them either. I simply have an envelope next to my binder where I put my weekly purged expirees, and then send at the end of the month).
Separate your clipped coupons into two categories: Food and Non-Food
Most military bases have 2 stores. One is called the “Commissary” which is a grocery store and the other is the PX or BX which is a department store. We therefore ask you to sort the coupons into “food” and “non-food” bundles so that they can more easily be placed in the correct venue once they arrive at the base.
Most military bases have 2 stores. One is called the “Commissary” which is a grocery store and the other is the PX or BX which is a department store. We therefore ask you to sort the coupons into “food” and “non-food” bundles so that they can more easily be placed in the correct venue once they arrive at the base.
Label the Bundles
Try to use a baggie to separate your coupons instead of paper clips or rubber bands, at the coupon reception sites it makes it MUCH easier on them...
Try to use a baggie to separate your coupons instead of paper clips or rubber bands, at the coupon reception sites it makes it MUCH easier on them...
What’s Food & Non-Food?
Here’s the rule of thumb: It’s food if it can be eaten by humans, is usually eaten by humans, and is normally eaten to provide calories. For example, dog & cat food would be “Non-Food,” but Ensure or Slim-Fast would be “Food.” Vitamins would be non-food. Chewing Gum and Mints are food.
Here’s the rule of thumb: It’s food if it can be eaten by humans, is usually eaten by humans, and is normally eaten to provide calories. For example, dog & cat food would be “Non-Food,” but Ensure or Slim-Fast would be “Food.” Vitamins would be non-food. Chewing Gum and Mints are food.
No! Please send any coupons you may have. We only ask that you mail them only once a month. It will just be easier business this way!
If you live West of the Mississippi:
KCL Overseas Coupon ProgramIf you live East of the Mississippi:
Amanda Brumbaugh
10960 W Bridgetower Dr
Boise, ID 83709
KCL Overseas Coupon ProgramMay my family or community organization adopt our own base?
Brandy McDowell
2930 Aubrey Dr
Paducah, KY 42003
Yes! If you prefer to send your coupons directly to the overseas military base of your choice, you can read all the details on how to do this at OCPnet.org.
So there you have it! You can help support our troops by sending them coupons you can't even use anymore! Don't trash those coupons anymore, and let's help our military families!