Fun Ways For Kids To Raise Money For Charity

One of the wonderful aspects about The 2014 Toonies for Tummies campaign was that children took it upon themselves to raise money for Toonies.

One of the wonderful aspects about The 2014 Toonies for Tummies campaign was that children took it upon themselves to raise money for Toonies.

When we teach our children to support our charities, we’re teaching them to support others and a better future for all. Involving children in Toonies For Tummies is an excellent way to provide a better tomorrow for our communities, and to give kids' perspective outside of themselves. Toonies for Tummies is something that kids of all ages can rally behind and relate to – they know how hard it is to learn or pay attention when they are hungry. It’s important to encourage our children to become involved. Building on the fund raising effort of one grade 5 class, here are some fun ideas for kids to consider:

1. Think Outside The Lemonade Stand

The business platform of a lemonade stand is a perfect start up; you don’t need a ton to get going, and it’s a product that is tried, tested and true. Your child gets a lesson in business while also raising money to feed hungry kids in your community? What would happen if you took it one step further? Why not host a bake sale; you could bake the goodies yourself or ask friends and neighbours to contribute to a good cause. Then, pick a central location and get your selling started!

2. Host An Event

If sales aren’t your favourite method of fundraising, you could try your hand at event planning. Host a concert or talent show by donation. You can use a public space, or reach out to churches and community centres to find a spot that may work for you.

3. Host A Party

This is an idea that’s fun and beneficial! Encourage your kids to host a charity party where people donate to Toonies for Tummies at the door, while also having a great time together. There’s nothing more amazing than communities, friends and classmates coming together to support hungry kids.

4. Have a Garage Sale

We’ve all got things that we don’t want or need anymore, which is a great way to raise funds with proceeds going to charity. Advertise your garage sale in the paper and by making posters to hang around your neighbourhood. This is an excellent way to get rid of unwanted clutter and raising funds for hungry children in your community.

Remember that you’ll want to make it clear that proceeds are going to Toonies For Tummies and the Grocery Foundation which has helped to raise over 80 million dollars. People love supporting this initiative and getting food into the mouths of those who need it most.

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We are so grateful to Canadians who support Toonies for Tummies during our annual store campaign and, year-round, online.

You may know on April 16th, the Federal Government confirmed plans to support student nutrition programs. Specifically, the budget has announced the creation of a National School Food Program, which will provide $1 billion over five years to Employment and Social Development Canada, Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada, and Indigenous Services Canada, starting in 2024‑25.

You may wonder what does this government funding mean specific to the need and our efforts to fundraise?

Without a doubt, we continue to need your support. While many student nutrition program leaders are encouraged by the incremental government support, many have taken to the news and social media to confirm even with this support, funding gaps will persist.

The Grocery Foundation's Vision, that no Canadian child goes to school hungry, remains fully intact. Our work continues and remains vital to support hungry children through their school’s student nutrition program. There is no change whatsoever in our focus, our mission, or our reliance on your support.

The programs we help fund are universal in nature. That means all children who require a healthy meal have access. Those on the front lines of these programs affirm their positive impact and positive halo beyond the day’s nutrition, from attendance, behaviours to the school community and mental health. The programs you help fund also support foundational nutrition knowledge and social skill building, as many programs include mechanisms for student involvement in menu planning, food preparation and serving of food to peers.

Thank you for choosing to support hungry children in your community, nourishing their health, well-being, academic success while fostering their school community. With your continued support, we will continue to help dreams take flight and nourish over 3,000 programs and neighbourhoods, yours among them.