Cupcake and pastry fundraiser for college clubs
Boxed cupcakes and pastries make good gifts and celebration treats. A bakery partner handles the baking, and the club handles orders and pickup.
Money never touches Cornell Craves. Students pay the club directly over Venmo or Zelle, and there is no commission or fee.
How to run it
Sell boxed sets
Boxes of four or six are easy to price and carry.
Get ingredient lists
Cornell requires ingredient lists for bake sale products. Ask the bakery for a full list and allergen notes.
Time it for events
Birthdays, finals, and holidays are natural moments.
Local bakeries
A local bakery fits Cornell's preference for suppliers in Tompkins County.
Frequently asked questions
Do cupcake fundraisers need ingredient lists at Cornell?
Cornell's policy says any bake sale must list the ingredients of all products.
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, and new clubs are reviewed before their first drop goes live. Ordering is for current Cornell students with an @cornell.edu Google account. Cornell Craves is an independent student project and is not run or endorsed by Cornell University. It does not replace any Cornell approval, and each club stays responsible for following university and county rules.
Contact
Questions or want to list a fundraiser? Email [email protected] or message @cornellcraves on Instagram.
Last reviewed: September 2026.