Creative and Healthy Fundraising Ideas

Healthy FUNdraising Ideas!
Fundraising encourages students to get creative and build connections with teachers, peers, and the surrounding community. Here is a good list of suggestions, but don’t be afraid to think outside the box! .Fund raising doesn't always have to be just about food! . Sometimes the simplest ideas make the biggest impact!  If you don't find something from the list below that fits your school, please check out the links at the bottom of the page for more ideas.

Non-food fundraisers

★     Hat day

★     Make valentines

★     Hand sanitizer

★     Face masks

★     Hula hoop-a-thon

     ★     Basketball competition

★     Rent a student classroom helper

★     Upcycle old jars or containers

★     Guess how many items in a jar

★     Pin the apple on the tree branch

★     Stress balls

★     Sidewalk chalk contest

★     Escape room

★     Design your yearbook

Food-related fundraisers

★     Food video challenge

★     Homemade dip/dressing packets

★     Prepare healthy dishes from other cultures

★     Plant, grow, and eat fresh

★     Canned food drive

★     Try unusual fruits/vegetables

★     Hummus kits

★     Grocery store coupons

★     Healthy baked goods

★     Boxes of “imperfect” fruits/vegetables to cook or bake with (overripe bananas, slightly bruised veggies)

★     Make your own popcorn kits

★     MyPlate grocery store scavenger hunt

★     Loose leaf tea kits

Popcorn Kit

Includes:

Popcorn kernels

Olive oil

Directions for cooking popcorn on stovetop

3 different popcorn recipes

 

Directions for stovetop

1. Place 3 tablespoons oil in a tall pot over medium heat and add ⅔ cup popcorn kernels.
2. Cover pot with a lid.
3. When all kernels are popped, turn off the heat and remove.

 

Cinnamon swirl popcorn

⅔ cup popcorn kernels

1 teaspoon cinnamon

½ teaspoon sugar

 

Rosemary parmesan popcorn

⅔ cup popcorn kernels

2 tbsp rosemary

2 tbsp parmesan

¼  tsp black pepper

¼ tsp garlic powder

 

Dark chocolate drizzle

⅔ cup popcorn kernels

¼ cup dark chocolate melting wafers

Pinch of flaky salt

  

Hummus Kit

Includes:

3 hummus recipes (red pepper, beet, white bean)

Chickpeas

Tahini

Garlic

Lemon juice

 

Directions for stovetop

1. Bring canned chickpeas to a boil on the stove and then reduce heat.
2. Simmer until very soft.
3. Place chickpeas in a food processor with tahini, garlic, and lemon juice. Blend until smooth and all ingredients are evenly combined.

 

For more ideas, visit these sites:

Team Nutrition Popular Events Idea Booklet | USDA-FNS

FNS Nutrition Programs | USDA-FNS

Fundraising | Alliance for a Healthier Generation

 

PARENTS! FIND OUT ABOUT THE SCHOOL DISTRICT'S WELLNESS POLICY!

The Manchester School District is required by Federal Law to have a wellness policy. The policy supports family and community efforts to encourage student achievement and health since an active, well-nourished child is more successful in the classroom and performs better on tests.

How Can Parents Support the Policy

• Following nutrition guidelines when providing food for classroom parties and school events 
• Supporting non-food fundraisers or sell food items that meet the district nutrition guidelines
• Providing healthy choices when packing snacks and bag lunches

If you are a parent and are interested in participating on the district's school wellness council, please email Sue Sheehy at ssheehy@mansd.org.

For more information on our wellness policy or school wellness council, visit our district website at www.mansd.org under Departments and Food and Nutrition Services.