Quite often I don't get that screen that says your nbrs have been notified, but my requests were sent off anyway. Actually this event has had some positive changes in the requesting system and a couple times I did not have to send off daily requests as I had enough in the inventory from the day before to 'give' for the various chests.
A big THANK YOU to s8 for looking into this old problem
We've noticed less requests are needed which helps alot.. and all mine come in within 2hours, without problems.
EDIT TO ADD:
I've had many more Skunk spawns from the Outcropping Rocks today than I usually did. Maybe worthwhile to try them again. Also drops of '3' Gold Nuggets. Burning Coals and Goggles seem the same... but at least with the same energy needed.. nuggets, burning coals, skunk spawns, stuffings and goggles are all collected.