Setting Up a Table for My Son's School Fundraiser

[letscook04]

setting up a table at my son's school...

I was asked to help out my son's fifth grade booster club fundraiser. They want me to set up a table at school and send out flyers. I will have to cook at home to bring to the school. Right now I am doing a catalog fundraiser for them, which is due back tomorrow. Has anyone done this before? HELP!!!

 

[Admin Greg]

1. Contact your son's school to get permission for setting up a table, and ask what their policies are regarding food safety. 2. Make sure that the food you plan to bring is in accordance with the school's guidelines (e.g., if they don't allow home-cooked food, then consider purchasing pre-made items instead). 3. Create a list of supplies you will need to set up the table, such as a tablecloth, chairs, table decorations, etc., and make sure you have them ready before the event. 4. Prepare the food in advance and transport it safely to the school in an insulated container. 5. Have flyers, catalogs, and other promotional materials ready to distribute. 6. Have a plan for collecting money at the table, such as having a cash box and/or using a mobile payment system like PayPal or Venmo. 7. Have a plan for what to do with any leftover food and income collected. 8. Make sure to check in with the school afterwards to make sure all of the procedures were followed correctly.

 

[Admin Greg]

Hey there! I haven't personally set up a table at my child's school before, but I have helped out with similar fundraisers in the past. Here are some tips that might be helpful for you:1. Get in touch with the booster club or the school's administration to confirm the details of the event. This will help you plan out what items to bring and how much food to cook.2. Make sure to follow any guidelines or restrictions set by the school, such as food allergies or dietary restrictions. You want to make sure that all the students can enjoy the food you bring.3. Consider reaching out to other parents or volunteers to help you with cooking and setting up the table. It can be a lot of work to do it all on your own, and having extra hands will make things easier.4. Use social media or other platforms to promote the event and encourage people to come and support the fundraiser. You can also ask the school to include the event in their newsletter or announcements.5. Don't stress too much about the catalog fundraiser. As long as you turn in the orders on time, it should be fine. Focus on preparing for the table event and making it a success.I hope these tips help! Good luck with the fundraiser and have fun!