Question about food donation.

[Baitball Blogger]

So I stupidly ordered a large box of one serving ramen noodles, and I'm guessing that I had to read some very, very fine print to read that one of the ingredients was MSG. When the box arrived, I realized my mistake. If it was one serving, I wouldn't mind, but there's quite a number of single servings in the box.

Now, here's the thing. I know that MSG is not an ingredient that everyone gets worked up about. Some people are fine with it. But how do I donate this to a food bank, and hope that these single servings will get to them, and not feel like I'm dumping this on some unsuspecting person?

[Paper Roses]

1. We have Food Banks here plus another individual bank like the Little Free Library kiosks.

Perhaps a local church would take the carton, even if you are not a member. There is a great need and these places are always busy.

[Marthe48]

2. When you donate the packages, tell the people at the food bank

They can choose to tell their clients. The clients might share food allergies with the staff. And, if anyone has a sensitivity to MSG, they probably read the labels.
Is the seasoning in with the noodles or separate? If separate, maybe you can use the noodles in your own soup or other dishes. When I ate Ramen noodles, I didn't use the seasoning packet
It is nice of you to donate.

[JoseBalow]

3. Craigslist has a "Free" section to give stuff away

If you're in or near a college town, it will disappear in a flash

[Baitball Blogger]

4. Remind me again, how do you work out the rendevous?

It's all in the emails?

[JoseBalow]

5. Or you could ask them to call you

Just reply to their email with your number.

For most free items, I just give them the address and leave the item at the door for them to pick up. Or you could arrange to meet somewhere, if you're more comfortable with that.

Good luck!

[Baitball Blogger]

6. Thank you!