Many schools in
the United States search online to find products to fundraise. It helps them save
some money, and also supplement some extra school activities. Usually, within a
school, groups hold between five and ten fundraising events per year. The
students, their parents, and of course, the staff are all involved in these
events.
Unfortunately,
many of the products used to fundraise are not as healthy as they are supposed
to. The high rates of obesity in children because of their poor diet can’t be
ignored. That is why many school fundraising events are now trying to avoid
unhealthy products, even if they come at a discounted price. It is highly
recommended to buy low or no sugar products, which do not harm students eating
habits and to use them for fundraising.
For example,
instead of buying sweets, chips, chocolate, and such things, a school could use
fruits and vegetables for fundraising. In the beginning, the students won’t be
as happy, but with the time passing, they will get used to it. Also, giving
them fruits instead of sweets or chips will help them develop healthy habits.
According to the
latest statistics, many school fundraisers are selling unhealthy foods, like
candies, chocolate, high fat bakery and so forth. This is not ideal and that is
why we have prepared a simple guide that will help you find alternative
solutions for healthy school fundraising.
Fundraisers that
are not considered a “Healthy Choice”:
·
Pizza,
candies, cookies, and doughnuts are very popular but not healthy.
·
All
the precooked food that can be reheated in the microwave.
·
Poor
nutritional quality products, like instant soups and high sugar sodas or
juices.
·
Fast-food
restaurants, even if they seem to be happy to sponsor your events.
Suitable
fundraisers when you are looking for a “Healthy Choice”:
·
Bottles
of water, especially during summer. If you want flavor but you want to avoid
sodas use fresh fruit or veggie juices.
·
Fruits
and veggies. You could eat the fruits fresh, or organize a cooking session with
vegetarian food.
·
Plants,
flowers, and even spices.
·
Greeting
cards, holiday ornaments, and decorations.
·
Personal
care products, first-aid kits, and clothing.
·
Magazines
·
Scratchcards
·
Candles,
·
Many
more….
Again, don’t
forget to go only for low sugar or no sugar products!
Good fundraising
ideas for a school include organizing cool and fun events, like car washes,
sport events, golf tournaments, fun runs, raffles, parties and so forth. If you
manage to keep people active, it is already good. You will earn money while keeping students
healthy!
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