How to run a food fundraiser for a college club
A pre-order food fundraiser can be set up in an afternoon. This guide walks through the steps Cornell student clubs follow on Cornell Craves.
Money never touches Cornell Craves. Students pay the club directly over Venmo or Zelle, and there is no commission or fee.
Step by step
1. Pick a brand and a price
Choose something students already want, such as donuts, cookies or bubble tea, and set a price that leaves your club a profit after cost.
2. Set a goal and a deadline
A clear goal and a closing time create urgency. Cornell Craves shows a countdown on every drop.
3. Choose pickup spots and windows
Pick easy places on campus and short time windows so members can hand out quickly.
4. Post and share
Post the drop on Cornell Craves so it appears in the live feed, then share the link with your members and on Instagram.
5. Take orders and hand out
Students order online and pay the club directly through Venmo or Zelle. Members scan each student's QR pass at pickup.
6. Review and repeat
Check analytics to see what sold, then plan the next drop.
Food safety and rules
Clubs are responsible for their listings, for food-safety rules and for Cornell policies. Cornell Craves does not handle or inspect food or money.
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.
Contact
Questions or want to list a fundraiser? Email [email protected] or message @cornellcraves on Instagram.