You donated twice what you kept! You are awesome!!!
I just got the idea of the "purchase for donation" from this board this week - from Mel and others. (I know they've been doing this for awhile but I had never tried it - usually I make a cash donation.) I'd planned on a donation for the food bank anyway after hearing a story on CBC this week, so it made sense in conjunction with my planned spending. Jacqueline and others have such great tips on staying within limits and plans.
I wanted to share the bulk purchase phone in advance option because it saved me a lot of time. I didn't have to worry if the store was stocked up, go gather the boxes, bring them to the cash and cause a big line, bring them to the food bank myself, etc.