Food fundraisers for college students in New York State
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.
For a Cornell student club anywhere in New York State, Cornell Craves is a free and simple way to run a fundraiser without handling cash.
Money never touches Cornell Craves. Students pay the club directly over Venmo or Zelle, and there is no commission or fee.
A New York State fundraiser built by Cornell students
Cornell is one of New York's biggest college communities, with students in Ithaca and a presence in New York City. Cornell Craves gives Cornell student organizations a single place to run food fundraisers and gives students a single place to find them.
What makes it easy
No fee
Cornell Craves takes no cut. Students pay the club directly through Venmo or Zelle.
Online ordering
Orders are collected in advance, so a club knows exactly how much to buy.
QR pickup passes
Each order gets a QR pass that members scan at pickup.
Frequently asked questions
What is a good fundraiser for college clubs in New York State?
A food fundraiser is one of the simplest. Cornell student clubs can post one on Cornell Craves in minutes and let students order online.
Can clubs from other colleges use it?
Cornell Craves is for Cornell student organizations, and ordering requires an @cornell.edu account. Clubs at other schools are welcome to read the guides here for ideas.
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.