I have a 2014 Dream. Finding a Northern VA stockpile exchange

I belong to a forum, iheartpublix dot com. I started here because I was, and I still, having a hard time on afullcup dot com.  Every time I try to send private messages or post on afullcup forum it tells me I don't have posts.  It is maddening because how do I get post credit if I can't post anywhere.  Any-who I digressed. One of the really neat things they do on iheartpublix is they have regular overstocked stockpile exchanges.  This is where couponers in an area gather and exchange stockpile items from their stockpiles.  Have too much of an item - trade it.  Need something - trade for it.  Purchase dog food to get overage but don't have a dog - trade it.  Did you get something for free however now your kids hate it - trade it.  What an Awesome idea!!

The stockpile thread starts with a date and place.  The physical exchange is usually done at a restaurant parking lot.  People post what they have to trade and how many of each item and what they are looking for.  In October we took the autotrain down to Florida because I had a conference to attend.  It also coincided with a Tampa stockpile exchange.  Therefore, I was able to participate in a stockpile exchange. Trading is done via email before hand so I had individual bags organized and ready with my trading items.  There were about 12 people in attendance.  We had name tags.  The organizer even had a prize drawing of coupons.  I loved it.  It was a great way to meet people and develope relationships with fellow couponers. People traded food, drinks, toys, diapers, coupons, laundry items, personal care items such as shampoo / conditioner / lotion/ etc, school supplies, fruits and veggies from their garden, etc.  I got rid of some overstocked Kandoo baby wipes (free at Target with the pdf coupon), dog treats (we have no dog but they were overage at Target), Bounce dryer sheets (that were free at Target over the summer), and some other items.  I came home with products that we use and need.  It was a win-win!

My dream is find a Northern VA stockpile exchange.  We don't have to meet at restaurant maybe meet at a non profit parking lot therefore any leftover stockpile can be easily donated.  I think it would be great!!!