I like to take them along with some paper to different nursing homes. This is to encourage the older folks to write down their history and pass it on to the kids. They have rich experiences and lots to share. It also gives them something to do that might help someone else. They seem to enjoy it.

Schools can use them, especially inner city schools where supplies are low and families struggle to buy their own.

I'll sometimes drop them in the supply cabinet at work.

Other good places are places where you need a pen. The post office, the bank, and other places with forms to fill out.

What are you interested in? Or people you like are interested in?

You could give them to the local pub for their quiz night

Or a community centre that supports something you think is worthwhile

Or any kids in the neighbourhood who need stationery for school

Or someone you know who likes doing crosswords

Or your favourite cafe (if they still use pens to take orders)

etc, etc

Then when a coworker needs to 'borrow' a pen, you won't be out one of your favorite kind. ;)

You could put an elastic around them and donate them to your local thrift store. A local one near me sells them in big baggies for $0.90. I've bought some myself.

The PenAddict sends his pens to "Pens for Kids" - more info here i believe: LINK

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