With the current state of if the economy, many local families are desperate to put food on the table. Be the one to help fill the fridge of a family in need. Ask the local food pantry if they could deliver to a family that they know has a greater need than some others. Additionally, [...]
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Get to know your neighbor
In these busy times, where we no longer set aside time to get you know your neighbors, consider this neighborly fundraising idea. During the summer months people cookout and enjoy the weather, why not combine these activities and get to know your neighbors on your street, block, cul-du-sac, and do a little fundraising too.
Invite your [...]
Host a CANstruction® Event
This incredibly creative fundraising idea involves, architects and engineers competing to see whose team can build the most spectacular structure using little more than cans of food at Canstruction® Competitions throughout the U.S.
After the competition exhibit closes, all food is donated to local food pantries.
Canstruction® is a trademarked event, so visit their website for guidelines [...]
Bag-O-Groceries Fundraiser
This fundraising idea is to buy food staple items in bulk (flour, sugar, toothpaste, soap, etc) or accept donations. Bag the items (about 5 per bag) and sale each bag for $5.00 – $10.00. You can set up a table at a ball game, carwash, yard sale or if allowed, outside of a grocery store. [...]
Family Skate Party
By Rikki Cason, The Journal-Register
Appealing to the many children with nothing to do over winter break, the Orleans United Coalition and Medina Area Association of Churches held a free family roller skating event on Monday. More than 180 children and adults attended the afternoon skate at the Lake Plains YMCA in Medina.
As part of the [...]
