Fundraisers
A fundraiser is an event that includes any activity during which currency, tokens, tickets, donation for, or other forms of payment are exchanged for the sale or purchase of a product.
Giving away food but suggesting a donation would be considered a fundraiser since funds will be raised as a result. A vending machine for which profits are used to support a school-sponsored club or activity such as the school band or football team is a fundraiser. Purchasing tickets or tokens to be exchanged later during the school day for food items would also be considered to be a sale of food for a fundraiser.
There is no limit on fundraisers that meet the Competitive Food Nutrition Standards. Any food and/or beverage item that meets the standards may be sold on the school campus during the school day.
CEs must define what types of food and/or beverages are allowed to be sold on campus.5
Exempt Fundraisers
Texas public, charter, and private schools that participate in NSLP or SBP may sell food and/or beverages as part of a fundraiser that does not meet the Competitive Food Nutrition Standards during the school day for up to six (6) days per school year on each school campus. Food and/or beverages sold during an exempt fundraiser must not be sold in competition with school meals in the food service area during the school meal service.
NISD will allow each campus up to six days per school year for an exempt fundraiser, which would allow foods to be exempt from Smart Snack regulations. These activities must be approved by a campus principal and information relayed to the Child Nutrition Director, at least one month in advance. Ideally, with even earlier notification. Documentation on events will be kept, including the Exempt Fundraiser Request form as well as the Exempt Fundraiser Record for each campus by the Child Nutrition Director. These records will be subject to TDA review as requested.
Fill out a request for an Exempt Fundraiser below.