{"id":6860,"date":"2021-11-17T09:48:18","date_gmt":"2021-11-17T14:48:18","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/wp.umpi.edu\/utimes\/?p=6860"},"modified":"2025-06-27T15:54:21","modified_gmt":"2025-06-27T19:54:21","slug":"wait-before-tossing-excess-or-leftover-halloween-candy-consider-this","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wp.umpi.edu\/utimes\/2021\/11\/17\/wait-before-tossing-excess-or-leftover-halloween-candy-consider-this\/","title":{"rendered":"Wait! Before Tossing Excess or Leftover Halloween Candy, Consider This"},"content":{"rendered":"

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Growing up, a tradition my siblings and I shared was emptying our Halloween bags after a night of trick-or-treating to sort. We called this the great candy trade. We\u2019d bargain with one another, making deals trading Whoppers for Reece\u2019s and Tootsie-Pops for Hershey bars. At the end of the trade, we\u2019d be left with the candies no one liked. Mom would take the extras and put it in a communal bowl for anyone welcomed into the house to take. Eventually though, that bowl would find its way to the garbage.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Consider calling about donations before tossing out your candy!<\/p><\/div>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0But is there a better place for unwanted candy to go, rather than the trash? Here are some options to consider before throwing precious treats away.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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  1. The Ronald McDonald House: The Ronald McDonald House is a nonprofit family and children\u2019s charity dedicated to supporting families with sick children in their time of need. The foundation has many locations and welcomes donations, especially Halloween candy to give to families who may miss out on regular festivities during trying times. Call your local Ronald McDonald House to ask if your local location is accepting donations of candy!<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. Local Nursing Homes: No matter how old a person is, candy is candy, and we all have a sweet tooth from time to time. If you\u2019re unsure of what to do with you excess candy, call your local nursing home to see if it\u2019s accepting donations!<\/span><\/li>\n
  3. Freeze It: Unopened candy will stay fresh and ready to pull out and munch on anytime. To avoid a disorganized mess, try a gallon-size zipper plastic bag!<\/span><\/li>\n
  4. Operation Shoebox: Operation Shoebox is a great way to give back to and support our troops deployed overseas and returning home. The organization is always in need of candy and accepts any and all kinds of candy, as it can be sent at any time. It tries to include a bag of candy in every package it sends. To learn more or request a box, visit: <\/span>https:\/\/www.operationshoebox.com\/2020\/11\/03\/halloween-candy\/<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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    5. DIY Trail Mix: Looking for something quick and easy to munch on? Consider trail mix! Gather your favorite nuts and berries and consider adding M&Ms and\/or leftover skittles to the mix. The greatest thing about trail mix is that you can really pick and choose what goes in it, including candy.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

    6. Operation Gratitude Halloween Candy Give Back Program: Operation Gratitude\u2019s Halloween Candy Give Back Program works to connect communities with military, veterans, and first responders by assisting in distributing candy to deployed troops, local military units, veterans, and first responders. By choosing to donate, you will be matched with a local military unit, first responder department, or veteran organization. To learn more visit: <\/span>https:\/\/www.operationgratitude.com\/halloween-candy-give-back-program\/<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

    7. Sweet Spins on Classics: Have you ever considered Reese\u2019s Stuffed Pie or Kit Kat Stuffed Brownies? Consider no further and visit this site for 25 amazing ideas to use your leftover candy! Link: <\/span>https:\/\/www.delish.com\/holiday-recipes\/halloween\/g266\/leftover-halloween-candy-recipes\/<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

    8. Add it to gifts: With holiday season right around the corner, it\u2019s never too early to start stocking up on sweet stocking stuffers. Save your leftover or excess candy and add it to your gifts! Friends and family will adore the sweet added touch. <\/span><\/p>\n

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