What to sell in front of a grocery store (fundraising) (interest, tax)
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Well from what I have seen the selling of pre-package goods is popular among so many groups that people often ignore it unless they would make a donation anyway .Among the most popular as far as with public is like cake sales with people bring things they baked from what I have seen. Cookies; candy bars and links are a every weekend thing among groups so being common they draw less; IMO.My churches cake sale in front of a super market makes a lot of money for the ladies scholarship fund every year.
06-09-2013, 04:29 PM
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Hamburgers, hot dogs, and home made baked goods were the staples when I was growing up, but I haven't seen anything other than girl scouts harassing shoppers in years.
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Stickers like the one below...
silly partisan image cut out
That should bring in enough funds to fill your budgetary needs for the next couple decades.
Right, because ensuring that half the people who walk by will never, ever give you a dime is a great way to raise funds.
Hamburgers, hot dogs, and home made baked goods were the staples when I was growing up, but I haven't seen anything other than girl scouts harassing shoppers in years.
Right, because ensuring that half the people who walk by will never, ever give you a dime is a great way to raise funds.
How does this crap get one rewarded with $500?
And you're telling me 1/2 the people are going to stop and buy a hot dog or a hamburger? If only 1/4th of the crowd has an appetite...
Sounds like someone took the sarcastic sticker idea a little to personal.
06-09-2013, 07:02 PM
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And you're telling me 1/2 the people are going to stop and buy a hot dog or a hamburger? If only 1/4th of the crowd has an appetite...
Sounds like someone took the sarcastic sticker idea a little to personal.
No. I'm saying you're cutting your potential market by a solid 50% by selling stupid political crap.
Personal? No. It's just an incredibly stupid idea and should be labeled as such. It's also little more than partisan, off-topic trolling. It might make sense if they were trying to raise money at a Tea Party gathering, but not if they're trying to raise money from the general public outside a grocery store.
I agree you want to sell for the good of your cause ;not get too into selling the politics of the cause. That will turn buyers off. Print a slip of paper telling what you do and say volunteers are welcome and a telephone number. Otherwise stick to selling. Also it well to remember man animal lovers are looking at needs in Okla. from storms ;so you need more general public.
If you have permission to sell something outside a grocery store a few thoughts.
Sell quality durable reusable grocery bags.
Depending on the area you reside and plan to be at, perhaps ancillary automobile items since most everyone likely drove to the grocery store. Say, those collapsible organizers to secure groceries for an auto trunk, or some other such item maybe small first aid kits, flashlights / emergency lights etc...
A lot of organizations I have seen here sell bottled water at intersections. You can buy a pack of 24 water bottles for $4 and I usually see them selling them for a dollar each, so that's a pretty large profit, even when you consider the cost of some ice and buckets to keep the bottles cold.
You have to check local licensing requirements before you sell food. Some organizations like churches are exempt from food handling reqirements in some states, so just because you see a charity selling hot dogs or having a bake sale doesn't mean it's going to be legal for you, and you don't want to end up being fined.
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