Have some things that are usable but you can’t really donate to a thrift store? Have your own White Elephant exchange or swap. If you don’t feel like organizing your own While Elephant, you could just put a few things in a bag for someone you think might like them. If they are food items you could put them in the break room at work to get rid of them. You know those breakfast bars that are still good but you tried one and they weren’t as tasty as you thought. Or that great deal you got on single servings of beverage mix to use in bottles or on the go, was just well not to your taste. If something is too sweet, not sweet enough or you discover that you have an allergy reaction to it, give it to a friend who doesn’t.

Consignment, thrift and resale shops don’t deal in perishables but what can you do with those perishables that are still good. You can swap them or just give them away so that they won’t be wasted. I have tried different things and discovered that I knew someone else, generally a family member or close friend who would like the item more than I do.

If you choose to organize a swap, look around your house and see what you have that you can get rid of. This can also be a fun way to get together for people who do not have a lot of money but want to just gather together. 

A swap can be organized around a central theme, if you know crafters, they can only get rid of things in their stash. Or you could have everyone bring a mug filled with goodies. Swapping  materials, or items you have no need for can be fun and most people have things that they want to get rid of.

Need ideas or guidance on having a swap? Check out this site.

If its too much of a problem, just leave some things in your office breakroom, they will disappear quickly.