Are You Looking to Raise Funds?
Community groups, schools, churches, and even Sports Leagues all have different needs and they need to find ways to pay for their programs. Dues and donations are often a part of this process, but they also almost always include fundraisers. Fundraisers allow organizations to raise funds and are also a way for businesses to expand their footprint and get exposed to new markets. Popcorn is exceptionally good for fundraising and we have several Black owned brands on this list of Black Owned Businesses for Fundraising. While everyone else is sticking with Double Good Popcorn, you can try a different brand and be able to fundraise in new and exciting ways with black owned brands. Check out this list of Black owned businesses and let us know if there are any that we missed. Don’t forget to check out all of the other great listings here at Buy Black Main Street Today by clicking here.
To start with some non popcorn options, Wut-a-Pickle is a black owned brand of flavored pickles from Oakland,California. If you have ever had these type of flavored pickles you will understand what you are getting here. However, these aren’t going to be for everyone, but if you want to do something that stands out, this can be a fun and unique option for your group. Just e-mail them for a brochure and get your information sent to you.
Who doesn’t love pancakes? Your group can offer up one of the most popular items for their fundraising needs. Vicky’s Cakes Pancake Mix makes it easy with their helpful website that shows you the steps to make it happen. The percentage that your group makes is also very good so it makes getting to your goals easier.
Another great option that offers some variety to your fundraising is Kyvan Foods. This company has a bevy of options so you and your teams can feel excited about going to sell, and they taste great too. You also get a nice profit margin on your sales. Check out the fundraising page and reach out to them if you have questions.
Good Trouble Gourmet is a black owned popcorn brand with multiple excellent programs designed to fit you and your group’s needs.This brand was “Built by the community, for the community”. Benefits of selling popcorn is that people get it and are used to it. The benefits of using Good Trouble, or any of the following brands, is the flavors.
Flavor Addicts fundraising keeps it simple and to the point. You go and sell some of the great flavored popcorn from this Illinois based company and you get it sent to you and you pass it back out. Shipping is based on the total amount of items sold. Reach out today and get more information.
Mama Moore’s Gourmet popcorn offers an online portal for sales once your program is set up so there is less paperwork for you and your organization to handle. Like the others, you have way more options of flavors so you can sell a little bit more based on variety and getting people excited for something new and different
Kernel’s is a Nashville, Tennessee based business that you can support and can support you. This is more for local Tennesseans, than national but if you are in the area, give this local option a try and bring some extra flair to your selling opportunities. They can also offer a spirit night option for your organization to come into Kernel’s for a fundraiser.
King Pop’s Popcorn started his company due to his love of popcorn. You too can feel the love when you partner with King Pop’s for your fundraising efforts. Don’t forget you can also get popcorn for your parties or as corporate gifts.
Zion Popcorn began in 2015. Today this popcorn company offers you 5 flavors in two different sizes for your fundraising. This makes it easy and quick for selling and delivery. The shop itself has more treats for you from candy apples to fudge.
This Birmingham, Alabama based popcorn company offers several local options for fundraising. You can choose from in store fundraisers, pre-sales, and even having them pop up at your events. This gives you different opportunities to reach your desired crowd.
New to the fundraising game is Booker’s Soul Food Starters. The program for this business is easy since its 100% virtual and gives you 50% of the profits. Your organization will stand out doing something different than everyone else and you get to do with an interesting product. People will love these easy meal starters and it will be a great way to get some money in your org’s pockets.
Spanky’s Gourmet is a brand that already has a large community aspect as a part of their mission. Not only do they want to provide great products like pickles, preserves and jams, but they do it while preserving the highest quality for their items. This year, they are adding a new fundraising opportunity as well so that you too can assist your community with the help of Spanky’s.
