Donate Unused Giant Gas Points to HOPE

Shop at but don't use the Shell gas points that are accrued with your purchases? Why not donate them to a good cause?

—the nonprofit organization that delivers donated clothing, furniture and other goods to local families in need—is asking those Giant Food shoppers out there who don't use their gas points to donate them instead.

When you check out, simply give the cashier H.O.P.E.'s number (410-859-1297) and then shoot the organization an email at cwilsonhair@comcast.net to let them know you've donated your points, as points are only valid for 30 days.

For those not familiar with Giant Gas Rewards, for every dollar you spend at the grocery store, you earn a point on your card. For every 100 points you earn, you get 10 cents off per gallon of gas at a participating .

H.O.P.E. asks those of you who shop at Giant but either don't buy , don't use a Giant card or just don't use your points to share them.

Gas costs for the organization were more then $6,000 in 2011, according to their newsletter.