Archive for January, 2012

School fundraising usually use candy as the must-item-to sell. Students’ lifelong eating habits are greatly influenced by the types of foods and beverages available to them. When non-nutritious foods are sold “for a good cause”, students may think that these foods are a healthful part of a balanced diet.  Such misperceptions can contribute to development of poor eating habits.  Schools encourage healthful eating habits by avoiding fundraisers that rely on the sale of non-nutritious foods such as candy and cookies.

Following is a list of activities for  school fundraisers that have a positive impact on students, families and the community.

Support academics: Read-a-thon, Science fair, Spelling bee, Workshops or classe.

Support the arts: Art show, Concerts, Dances, Plays and musicals, Talent show, Singing telegrams, Rent-a-band, rent-a-choir or rent-a-music group.

Support physical activity: Walk-a-thon, Bike-a-thon, Jump-rope-a-thon, 5-mile run/walk or an-other fun run, Golf, tennis, horseshoe or other sports tournament, Bowling or skate night, Sports camps or clinic.

Item to sell other than food: Candles, Greeting cards, Gift wrap, boxes and bags, Magazine subscriptions, Gift items, Coupon books, Holiday wreaths, Christmas trees, Mistletoe, Gift certificate,s Cookbooks, Balloons, Decorations, T-shirts and sweatshirts, Book, Calendars, Buttons and pins, Air fresheners, Customized stickers, Christmas ornaments, Crafts, First aid kits, Emergency kits for cars, Batteries.

This is by no means a complete list; many additional school fundraising ideas exist for successful fund-raising.