Fundraising Request Form - Food/Beverage (713. Policy)

    This form is intended to assist the school district with monitoring the food-based fundraisers happening within the school(s) and ensuring compliance with the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Smart Snack standards. Organizations wishing to host a food or beverage fundraiser must submit this completed form to the District Office, along with Fundraising Approval form. Please complete the fundraising approval form at least two weeks in advance before the first proposed date of the fundraising event.

    Background Information

    Any food or beverage sold to students outside of Child Nutrition Programs on school campus during the school day must meet federal Smart Snacks nutrition guidelines, including fundraisers. USDA defines the school day as midnight the day before until 30 minutes after the last class ends. With considerable input from stakeholders, Minnesota has decided to allow zero Smart Snack exempted fundraisers.

    Fundraiser Information

    Will students be consuming the product(s) before school, during school, or within 30 minutes of the end of the official school day?(Required)

    Nutrition Information

    Upload a photo of the nutrition facts with an ingredient statement for each food or beverage product you intend to sell.
    Max. file size: 50 MB.
    Max. file size: 50 MB.
    Max. file size: 50 MB.
    Max. file size: 50 MB.

    School Staff Approval

    Instructions for School Staff: Enter each food or beverage into the Alliance for a Healthier Generation’s Smart Snacks product calculator (https://foodplanner.healthiergeneration.org/) to determine if it is compliant. Keep a copy of this form (with Wellness Policy) and all nutrition documentation on file for three years plus the current school year.