I need some advice on the best way to dispose of flours and other dried cooking items. I'm moving to

[sinkingfeeling]

Costa Rica at the end of the month and can't take those types of things. Should I just dump it in the garbage?

[ret5hd]

1. give it to neighbors/friends

[sinkingfeeling]

2. I don't really have any here. Would a soup kitchen take it?

[marble falls]

3. They'd probably pass on open or past date stuff. But I'd sure give it a try.

[Deuxcents]

4. Yes, try to give it away instead of tossing it. Best wishes on your move to a new life. Keep us posted 🌺

[The Blue Flower]

5. Give it to a food bank

Depending on the 'use by' date and the amount, they can repackage it.

[SheltieLover]

6. Yes!

[Fla Dem]

9. Most food banks will not take open food related items. I know the one I volunteered at didn't take open items.

If it's just flour, sugar, normal pantry stuff, and you live in a wooded or grassy area or have a garden, just dump it into the soil. The rain will take care of it.

Otherwise, just trash it.

[JoseBalow]

7. Offer it on your local Craigslist FREE section

If somebody wants it, they will come get it.

[Brother Buzz]

8. Compost, Baby!

Perhaps a free sign at the curb, but free food is kinda dodgy.