Where to send those expired coupons.

[couponmamaoftwins]

Military commissaries overseas accept manufacturer cents-off coupons for up to six months past their printed expiration dates. For more complete information on the Overseas Coupon Program, you can visit
their website at http://www.ocpnet.org. The site also provides the following
list of military bases that accept the expired grocery coupons:

Alconbury, U.K. - U.S. Air Force

RAF Alconbury
423 ABS/DPF
APO AE 09470

Ansbach, Germany - U.S. Army

CAFAP
ACS - 235th BSB
Unit 28614
APO AE 09177

Atsugi, Japan - U.S. Navy

U.S. Naval Air Facility
Navy FSC
PSC 477 Box 32
FPO AP 96306

Bad Aibling, Germany - U.S. Army

CAFAP - ACS
CMR 407
APO AE 09098

Bamburg, Germany - U.S. Army

ACS - 279th BSB
Unit 27535
APO AE 09139

Brussels, Belgium - U.S. Army

CAFAP - ACS
Unit 21420, Box 6675
APO AE 09705
(this base is actively seeking coupons)

Darmstadt, Germany - U.S. Army

CAFAP
ACS - 233rd BSB
CMR 441
APO AE 09175

Gaeta, Italy - U.S.Navy

Volunteer Coordinator
Navy FSC
PSC 811
FPO AE 09609

Giessen, Germany - U.S. Army

Outreach Program Coordinator
ACS - 284th BSB
Unit 20911, Box 132
APO AE 09169
(this base is actively seeking coupons)

Grafenwoehr, Germany - U.S. Army

ACS - 409th BSB
ATTN: AETTG-SB-CFA-ACS
APO AE 09114

Hanau, Germany - U.S. Army

CAFAP
ACS - 414th BSB
APO AE 09165

Ikego, Japan - U.S. Navy

COMFLEACT DET.
FSC
PSC 474, Box 700
FPO AP 96351-0007
(this base is actively seeking coupons)

Illesheim, Germany - U.S. Army

Coupon Program Chairperson
ACS - Illesheim AST
CMR 416, Box I
APO AE 09140-0015
(this base is actively seeking coupons)

Incirlik, Turkey - U.S. Air Force

39 MSS/MSF
ATTN: Family Services
Unit 8790, Box 175
APO AE 09824

Iwakuni, Japan - U.S. Marine Corps

USMC Community Services
ATTN: 5PSVC
PSC 561, Box 1867
FPO AP 96310-1867

Kitzigen, Germany - U.S. Army

417th BSB ACS
ATTN: Coupon Exchange
CMR 449
APO AE 09031

Lakenheath, U.K. - U.S. Air Force

48 MSS/DPF
ATTN: Coupon Connection Program
Unit 5200, Box 105
APO AE 09464-0105

Naples, Italy - U.S. Navy

Director, Navy FSC
PSC 810, Box 53
FPO AE 09619

Okinawa, Japan - U.S. Army

Volunteer/Outreach Coordinator
ACS - 10th ASG
Unit 35115
APO AP 96376-5115

Okinawa, Japan - U.S. Air Force

Family Services Program
18 MSS/DPF
Unit 5134, Box 80
APO AP 96368-5134

Osan, Korea - U.S. Air Force

Family Support Center
51st MSS PACAF
Unit 2097
APO AP 96278-2097

Rota, Spain - U.S. Navy

Navy_Marine Corps Relief Society
Rota Office, Spain
PO BOX 2002 UNIT 50085
Fleet Post Office AE 09645

Sasebo, Japan - U.S. Navy

Navy FSC
ATTN: Coupon Dist.
PSC 476, Box 62
FPO AP 96322-1114
(this base is actively seeking coupons)

Schweinurt, Germany - U.S. Army

ACS, 280th BSB
ATTN: AETV-WG-SJD
CMR 457
APO AE 09033
(this base is actively seeking coupons)

Sigonella, Sicily - U.S. Navy

Director
Navy FSC
PSC 824, Box 2650
FPO AE 09627-2650

Spangdahlem, Germany - U.S. Air Force

52 MSS/DPF
Unit 3655, Box 65
APO AE 09126

Vicenza, Italy - U.S. Army

CAFAP
ACS
CMR 427, Box 19
APO AE 09630
(this base is actively seeking coupons)

Vilseck, Germany - U.S. Army

Director
ACS - 281st BSB
ATTN: AETV-CFA-ACS
Unit 28038
APO AE 09112

Yokohama, Japan - U.S. Navy

COMFLEACT DET.
FSC
PSC 472 Box 8
FPO AP 96348-1150

Yokosuka, Japan - U.S. Navy

Coupon Distribution
COMFLEACT
Family Service Center
PSC 473, Box 116
FPO AP 96349-0116

Yokota, Japan - U.S. Navy

Navy FSC
374th MSSQ/MSF
APO AP 96328-5000

[lecomptek]

Thank you!

[dblplay24]

I have a whole drawer, thanks!

[ebony0421]

Military families would love these, I know because I am a military family member. I'll be the first to say THANKS on behalf of the many families that will receive these.

[lisamag]

thanks

[Kandy]

thanks for posting >> I will go thorugh my coupons and get the in the mail

[freesia39]

thanks!

[forsberg]

Good to know! Too bad I trashed a bunch of expired coupons the other day

[pceluvhappy]

What an AWESOME program! Definitely will be something I monthly habit of. Thanks for passing on this valuable information! I'm thrilled to know that military families will benefit from these.

[TAyers]

This is great to know. I always feel bad when i throw away my expired coupons.

[treasure60]

Thanks,,,,for posting. Now I can give these away without having to throw them out. Glad to know they can be of use to our military families overseas.

[USC Becca]

thanks

[shanni]

Good to know! Too bad I trashed a bunch of expired coupons the other day

Me too!!

[Marcster]

Me too!!

Me three!

[CG480]

Thanks you. I never knew there was such a program . When sending the coupons can we just use a regular stamp or are we going to need extra postage.

[Wormwood]

When sending the coupons can we just use a regular stamp or are we going to need extra postage.

This is taken from the OP's link, but you should check the site for more info is you want to participate.

Clip the coupons
This will significantly decrease the amount of postage required to send them, as most coupon circulars contain about 90% waste.

Adopt a base from the list

Mailing Tips
The cheapest way to send your coupons is via "Parcel Post". Since this method takes much longer to travel to its destination, please make sure that you send coupons that are no more than two months expired on the date of shipping if you use Parcel Post.

A fast method of shipment is to use the Priority Mailer that the Post Office has. They have one envelope that allows you to place as much in it as you can for a fee. Contact your local post office for the current prices per pound and best suggested methods of mailing. They will give you this information by phone.

The U.S.P.S. also requires Customs Form 2976-A be attached to the outside of the mailer if you're sending directly to a base overseas. Use the description "Coupons" and record the value as "--$0.00--". Be sure to check the "Gift" box on the form.

If you would like to receive confirmation of receipt of your shipments from your "adopted" base, include a self-addressed, postage-paid postcard with your shipments. The card should be in an envelope attached/taped to the outside of the shipment, as they may get missed if inside with the coupons. Mark the outside of the envelope with "return reply enclosed." This postcard should contain a short message, such as "Enclosed please find a donation of coupons from (your name/organization). Please return this postage-paid postcard when this shipment arrives." The staff at the bases try very hard to comply with your requests but their work is done with volunteers which allows limited time and minimal staff. Please be patient.

How many coupons do I have to donate? There is no minimum, but those pesky little pieces of paper add up fast! The average Sunday newspaper contains approximately $125 worth of coupons. Even the smallest donation, when combined with the donations of other individuals, will make a difference in the lives of many military families serving our country overseas.

Sort the coupons into "Food" and "Non-food" categories Sorted coupons can be put to use much more quickly when they arrive at their destinations overseas. Use baggies, envelopes, etc., to contain the different categories -- whatever will keep them separated during shipment (Note: rubber bands, paper clips, and similar methods of keeping the coupons sorted do not work and will come apart in shipping).

Be sure to lable the bundles!

Tally the face value of the coupons Buy one, get one free" offers usually have a maximum value printed on them. If not, make your best guess. Buy something, get something by mail offers (e.g., get a stuffed bear for purchasing boxes of Sudafed products) count for zero, but please send them anyway! (These things make nice, inexpensive Christmas gifts for the children.)

"Why total coupons? That's an awful lot of work..."

* So that we may place a value on the work that you do.
* These totals also make you eligible for OCP Awards (Note: awards program currently on hold for evaluation).
* Additionally, this assists OCP HQ in tracking which bases may need to receive more coupons.

What's "Food" and what's not? It's food if it can be eaten by humans and provides calories. For example, dog & cat food would be "Non-Food," but Ensure or Slim-Fast would be "Food."

In addition to totalling your coupons, they also want you to send a report to them on how many you sent, where, etc. I don't see the point of either of these extra steps other than for self-agrandizement or to promote a participating organization, but some may feel it's important.

In case you were wondering, the OPC is not a charity so you can't claim a tax exemption for donations.

THANKS TO OP!

[masilke]

Military families would love these, I know because I am a military family member. I'll be the first to say THANKS on behalf of the many families that will receive these.

Ebony are you considered Conus or O Conus?......

[couponmamaoftwins]

I've sent coupons before and didn't separate or total them. I'm sure they appreciated them just as much....just a little more work on their end.

[bodeca29]

How about sending coupons that I don't use? I always skip through a bunch in my sundayu paper that I know I will never use. And I could kick myself because I just threw out a TON of coupons on Thursday!!

[fairydustcrissy]

How about sending coupons that I don't use? I always skip through a bunch in my sundayu paper that I know I will never use. And I could kick myself because I just threw out a TON of coupons on Thursday!!

They can use those as well.

[ejpoeta]

at least that means they are still good for something then. thanks

[Corporate Gal]

Hmm, I'd never heard of this. Thanks for sharing. It is great to know my "trash" can help someone else save money.

[freesia39]

bumping back up, since many have been asking.

[cotejb]

Bump

[noehlp]

[Baby Cheapskate]

Thanks! That's even better than recycling them.

[lilquiet]

bump

[lilquiet]

does anyone do this? If so can i send you mine to add to yours.

[teebee]

Thanks, I didn't know this was available for our military families!

[bayhaysay]

Dang, I guess this is what I should've done with all of those expired coupons I took out of the coupon train.