Other Fun Ideas

NOTE: With all of these projects, keep in mind that it takes less than a dollar to feed one child a sack supper. Don't be afraid to tell people this because it helps put the work of Kids' Food Basket into perspective.

Many of these projects are suitable for school groups and youth organizations and can be used to raise money in conjunction with Kids Helping Kids.

Bake Stand: This can be done at your local grocery store, parent teacher conferences, art fairs, book fairs, or any place there is a large gathering of people. Make a "Did you know...?" sign telling people that it only takes less than a dollar to feed a child a sack supper. You can also sell beverages along with the baked goods. Make sure you have permission from the proper authorities when appropriate.
Fast for the Kids: This can help you understand the importance of what Kids' Food Basket does for kids every day. You will need to ask relatives, neighbors, friends, etc. for pledges as you fast. This would work best on a Saturday. During the fast, collect items from Kids' Food Basket's Wish List or money by going door-to-door in your neighborhood. Then go back to a central meeting location where you will spend the time watching movies, playing games, and keeping each other company while you fast! End the fast with a celebration.
Penny Wars: This is a fun competition that can be done between homeroom classes. This is a good project for student congress or National Honor Society groups. Designate a representative for each grade. This person will be in charge of collecting and counting change for each homeroom in that grade and keeping the classes updated on the standings. The homeroom with the most money collected at the end of the "war" gets bragging rights.
Pop Can Drive: Spend a Saturday in neighborhoods where you live asking people if you can have their empty pop cans and bottles. The key to this project is having information to provide (like a Kids' Food Basket flyer) when you knock on the doors and the people-power to collect and return the cans. This includes vehicles and drivers. Have a crew collecting pop cans and returning them to a store while another crew is waiting to feed the cans into the machines. Be aware that some stores may need to know in advance if you plan on returning high volumes of cans and bottles in one day. They may have special rules about how much money you can collect per person per day. If you talk to them in advance, they will be more willing to cooperate.
Wish List Drive: Collect items for Kids' Food Basket's sack suppers! You can pass out flyers and set up collection boxes at your community organization, church, local grocery store, work place, etc. By facilitating a Wish List Drive you are creating awareness as well as collecting food for hungry kids in Kent County. Some more ideas, especially for groups or clubs, are the Trail Mix and Snack Sack Projects.
That Favorite "Something": Give up any one of your favorites for one month. This can include your favorite coffee drink, fast food, one night out, those random shopping sprees, etc. Then take the money you would have spent on this favorite something and donate it to Kids' Food Basket. To make this even bigger, challenge your coworkers or family and friends to do the same. Remember: the cost of each sack supper is less than one dollar.
More Than a Gift: For those special occasions, birthdays, holidays, in memory or in honor of someone special, consider a gift to Kids' Food Basket in someone's name. Kids' Food Basket will send that person a card to commemorate your gift and indicate how many meals have been provided from the donation.
Cents for Suppers: Decorate a can and ask your family to put all of their change in it for one month. This can be done at home with the kids, between departments at your workplace, or a challenge at your church or other small groups with which you are involved. Make it a competition and bake a batch of your favorite cookies for the winner. Every little bit helps!! It takes less than a dollar to make just one sack supper!
Casual Fridays or Cap Days: Advocate for (or offer) the opportunity for employees to wear casual clothes or students to wear a hat by making a donation. A minimum $5 or $10 donation (or whatever you feel is appropriate for your workplace or school) would be required for one Friday of casual dress or hats.
Add a Dollar: First contact a store manager to ask if they would be willing to ask their customers to add an extra dollar to their total as a donation to Kids' Food Basket.
Create Your Own Idea: Be creative in your thinking and develop your own fundraiser.