Fundraising
Foods sold specifically as fundraisers are difficult to regulate because sometimes the foods, such as candy bars sold door-to-door, are not actually distributed on school grounds. This document from the Connecticut Department of Education explains the negative consequences of junk food fundraising and offers many healthier alternatives. We recommend consulting the Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI)’s report on school fundraising, including a list of unhealthy fundraisers to avoid, and healthy fundraisers to pursue.