Fundraisers using Candies and Sweets

Every year people come across Girl Scouts selling their famous cookies. Americans recognize this product even if many do not know that the similar offering of the Boy Scouts is Trail's End popcorn. Leaders of the Girl Scouts of America have realized something that the leaders of the Boy Scouts of America has not. It is a lot easier to sell sugary snacks than it is to sell ostensibly healthy products. To be fair to the Trail's End popcorn maker, some of their offerings are good and their kettle corn isn't particularly healthy.

Although other organizations cannot sell Thin Mints and Tagalongs, many companies do offer candy fundraisers that allow a charitable or other organization to take advantage of the average person's love of sugar. Little League teams and AYSO clubs frequently offer the $1.00 candy bars as a fundraiser. Anyone who has sold these items for their child knows that these items practically sell themselves. Leave them out on a counter at work and Reese's Peanut Butter cups will be gone from these boxes in a few days.

If you do not know how to start a candy fund raiser, the easiest way is to look in the back of the Little League or AYSO magazines, provided you can find a company. Many companies advertise their fund raising services and often a representative can request free information about conducting candy fundraisers.

Using candy for fund raising may not be as effective as selling tobacco or alcohol, but it certainly does avoid a lot of legal issues and it allows kids to get involved. Using children is especially ideal for youth oriented organizations.