Healthy Fundraisers

Healthy Fundraisers In 2015-2016, Heart Niagara has received a Spark Advocacy Grant which allowed us to work with schools to implement healthier fundraising initiatives. Congratulations to the District School Board of Niagara's Victoria Public School for winning our 2015-2016 Healthy School Award! The students, staff, parents, and volunteers of Victoria have consistently demonstrated their commitment to a healthier school environment by investing their time and resources into better nutrition, physical activity, and emergency preparedness. Practical Resources for Teachers, Parents, and Volunteers

• Sweet Deals: School Fundraising Can Be Healthy and Profitable - CSPI
• Healthy Fundraising for Schools: A Practical Guide for Parents and Educators - Dash! BC
• Healthy Fundraisers - Action for Healthy Kids
• Fundraising the Healthy Way - Alberta Health Services
• Healthy School Fundraising - Nutrition Tools for Schools
• Fresh from the Farm - Ontario Pilot Project

Articles on the Importance of Healthy Fundraising

• Schools and Nutrition Position Statement - Heart and Stroke Foundation
• It's Time to Put an End to Junk Food Fundraising - Dr. Yoni Freedhoff, U.S. News
• Junk-Food Fundraisers Undercut School Nutrition Movement - Esther J. Cepeda, mySA

Do you have suggestions for additional resources? Send them our way for consideration!

This project was made possible through funding from the Heart and Stroke Foundation.