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Candy donation refers to organized programs that collect excess, unopened Halloween candy from trick-or-treaters and families. The collected candy is then redistributed to various charitable causes, most notably military service members overseas via programs like 'Soldiers’ Angels Treats for Troops' and local collection points like 'Halloween Candy Buy Back' programs run by dental offices.
The 'candy donation' search spiked +400% in the week following Halloween (October 31st). The spike is seasonal, as people search for solutions on 'what to do with leftover halloween candy' to mitigate overconsumption at home and turn a surplus into a charitable act.
The programs are largely viewed positively as a way to support military personnel or local charities (like Ronald McDonald House Charities and food banks). The buy-back programs are also encouraged by health and dental professionals as an incentive for children to give up candy in exchange for money, prizes, or dental hygiene kits.