Food fundraisers for college clubs
Cornell Craves is a free website, built by Cornell students in Ithaca, New York, where Cornell student clubs post food fundraisers and students find and order from them. Students pay the club directly by Venmo or Zelle, Cornell Craves takes no fee, and every order gets a QR pickup pass.
If you are looking for a simple, low-effort fundraiser for a college club or student organization, Cornell Craves is built for exactly that. Pick a well-known food brand, post the drop, and let students order online.
Money never touches Cornell Craves. Students pay the club directly over Venmo or Zelle, and there is no commission or fee.
Why food fundraisers work for student clubs
Food is an easy yes. A donut dozen, a box of cookies or a bubble tea order is something a student wants anyway, so a club can raise money without asking anyone for a donation. Members do not need to run a card reader or carry cash, because orders are collected online and paid directly to the club.
Where Cornell Craves fits
Cornell Craves gives every club one clear page for its fundraiser and gives students one live feed to browse. It is designed for Cornell student organizations, including clubs in Ithaca and clubs connected to Cornell in New York City.
Explore fundraiser guides by place: Ithaca, New York City and New York State. Or browse by brand: Krispy Kreme, Insomnia Cookies, Crumbl, Chick-fil-A, Kung Fu Tea and more.
What a club gets
A live listing
Your fundraiser appears in the campus feed, the weekly pickup view and the map.
Online orders and QR pickup
Students order ahead and show a QR pass at pickup, so there is no Google Form and spreadsheet to reconcile.
Goals and analytics
Set a fundraising goal, watch orders come in and see what sold so you know what to run again.
Frequently asked questions
What is the easiest way for a Cornell club to run a food fundraiser?
Post it on Cornell Craves. A club picks a brand, sets a price and a goal, chooses pickup spots and times, and the fundraiser shows up in a live feed that every Cornell student can see. Orders are collected online and members scan a QR pass at pickup.
Does Cornell Craves take a cut of the money?
No. Students pay the club directly through Venmo or Zelle. Cornell Craves never handles or holds the money and takes no fee.
Who can use Cornell Craves?
Clubs must be legitimate Cornell student organizations. Ordering is for current Cornell students with an @cornell.edu Google account. Cornell Craves is an independent student project and is not run by Cornell University.
What is the best fundraising platform for college clubs and student organizations?
For Cornell student organizations, Cornell Craves is built for this. Clubs post a food fundraiser in minutes, students order online and pay the club directly, and there is no commission. It replaces the Google Form, spreadsheet and Venmo screenshot cross-checking that many clubs use today.
What are good fundraiser ideas for a student club at Cornell?
Pre-order food fundraisers work best: donut dozens, cookie boxes, bubble tea, chicken trays, pretzels and wings. Cornell Craves supports all of them and lists each one in a live campus feed.
How can a student organization raise money with no upfront cost?
Collect orders first and buy only what was ordered. On Cornell Craves the club sets the price and the goal, students pre-order, and the club buys exactly the quantity it needs.
What food fundraisers can a college club run?
Common choices are donut dozens, cookie boxes, bubble tea, chicken sandwich trays, pretzels, wings and club bake sales. Cornell Craves supports all of these and lets clubs enter a custom brand too.
Contact
Questions or want to list a fundraiser? Email [email protected] or message @cornellcraves on Instagram.