Meet the remarkable mom making waves with her extreme couponing skills to provide food for thousands in need. While some might roll their eyes at the art of coupon-clipping and bulk-buying, New Jersey’s very own Sarah Mitchell is using these savvy techniques to truly make a difference. We’re talking thousands of people fed, folks!
With a heart shaped by the lessons from her beloved grandmother, who dedicated her life to helping others, Sarah felt inspired to honor her legacy after her passing in 2012. She founded the charity “For the Love of Giving,” aiming to supply food and essentials to homeless individuals. “My grandmother always taught us the importance of kindness and support for others,” Sarah tells us. “I know she’d be proud of what I’m doing.”
What began as a project to provide Thanksgiving meals transformed into a year-round initiative to feed the homeless. To keep up with growing demands, Sarah initially relied on bulk shopping at places like Costco—because who doesn’t love a good deal? However, her personal finances began to feel the strain of her generous mission.
Enter the enchanted realm of extreme couponing. “I discovered couponing about eight months ago, and it was like finding the key to a treasure chest,” Sarah shares. By cutting coupons for staples like pasta and sauce, she realized this newfound hobby could help her feed not hundreds, but thousands of hungry mouths. “After scoring 50 jars of sauce and 100 boxes of pasta for FREE, I knew I was onto something big!” she exclaims.
Coupons are indeed valuable little pieces of paper when wielded correctly. Sarah can feed up to 150 people with just $20, thanks to her couponing prowess. We salute you, Ms. Mitchell, our Coupon Queen or perhaps we should call you the Coupon Crusader? Either way, Sarah is certainly leaving her mark.
“The joy of helping others eclipses any achievement I’ve ever had,” says Sarah, who holds an impressive four degrees—including a bachelor’s and two master’s degrees, plus a Ph.D. in psychology. When she’s not busy feeding the hungry, Sarah works as a mental health clinician and juggles life as a single mom to her five-year-old son.
A self-proclaimed social butterfly, Sarah rallies her friends, some of whom are from the communities she serves, to spread the word about the free meals. And often, she has her adorable sidekick—her son—helping her dish out the food. “I want to instill in him the importance of helping others,” she says. “The little things we take for granted, like food, could make a world of difference if we just shared a bit more love.”
In a time filled with negativity, Sarah’s couponing efforts bring a refreshing dose of positivity. So far, she’s delivered 5,000 meals across New Jersey, Washington, D.C., and Baltimore. With her sights set on 30,000 meals by her 30th birthday, this 29-year-old powerhouse is determined to achieve her goal. And we believe she can do it!
“What fuels me is knowing that someone is going to sleep with a full belly,” Sarah states. “I know I can make an impact, and that drives me every day.”
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In summary, Sarah Mitchell is redefining what it means to be a hero in our communities. With her extreme couponing techniques, she’s not just saving money—she’s saving lives, one meal at a time. Her dedication to helping the homeless and instilling values of kindness in her son sets a powerful example for us all.