The Changing Landscape of Fundraising with Food in Schools

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What does your school fundraiser look like?

This question is a great way to ignite questions about healthier food fundraising for schools, as many schools across the nation are still allowing soda, and high-sugar foods to be used in school fundraising efforts, causing students to still be exposed to unhealthy foods.

Healthy Eating Research (HER) and Bridging the Gap (BTG) have recently provided new data on food-related fundraising in schools.

The new research brief reviews national research showing how using Smart Snacks Standards in food-related fundraising may help improve students weight outcomes and health. The research review also shows how more guidance is needed regarding fundraiser policies and practices nationwide.

Suggested alternatives to unhealthy food-related fundraisers include non-food fundraisers that may be physical activity-based.

To learn more download the issue brief here.

Follow along on social media @BTGresearch or @HEResearch.

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84

percent

of Latino parents support public funding for afterschool programs

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