SCHOOL FOOD ENVIRONMENT
ENACT STRATEGY: Fundraising
Develop guidelines for fundraising that promote healthy foods or non-food methods
School fundraisers need not involve the sale of candy, soda or other high calorie, high sugar foods. In fact, some schools have actually been able to raise more money by selling non-food items or healthy foods and beverages than through their typical sugary food items. By using healthy foods and beverages or non-food items for fundraising, schools can further establish themselves as healthy eating environments.
Healthy Snacks Yield Big Bucks
Venice High School revenues increased in just one year after the transition to healthy vending machines, and doubled two years later.
Alternatives to candy sales for school, sports and after-school fundraisers.
- Alternative Fundraising Ideas - Things You Can Do
- Alternative Fundraising Ideas - Things You Can Sell
Berkeley Unified School District Food Policy
A specific component of this comprehensive food policy is the elimination of school fundraising efforts at the K-8 level that involve the sale of candy, soda, cookies, and sweets.
Sweet Deals: School Fundraising Can Be Healthy and Profitable
This report by the Center for Science in the Public Interest provides healthy fundraising options for schools, and lists schools and school districts that have improved foods and beverages and maintained profits.