Stockpile Donations

When people hear the word stockpile, they tend to get an image from the Extreme Couponing show on TLC or think about the show, Hoarders.  Well, my house isn't large enough to have a massive stockpile, nor do we need one that large.  A positive aspect to couponing is that once you get your family situated with products, you can then give back to your community.  Today I donated 20 packages of Carefree pantyliners to the local middle school along with some laundry detergent.  These items I know will go to good use because the Youth Service Center will have to wash student's clothes (for many different reasons) or girls are unprepared for the start of womanhood or just don't have the supplies with them at school.  Then I donated the Adam's pet collars to people who mentioned they had small animals.  In no way did I accept money in return for the items I got for free.  If you hang onto your receipts, you might be able to add these in the "donations" category during tax season. (Please speak with your tax agent for the legalities of this one-varies from state to state).  Along with these types of donations, I donate sacks of goodies to families on the side...not to an organization.  If there is a family in need, I will give them toothpaste, deodorant, shampoo, conditioner, laundry detergent and razors.  Most of those items I got for free or nearly free.  The good Lord has helped me become this thrifty couponer, and helping others is the Christian thing to do.  My question to you is, when do you donate (or plan to)?  What do you donate?  How often do you donate?  Please notice that the quantity I donate is not near the quantity on the TLC show, but any donation-no matter the size- can still help the community.