Eco-Friendly Fundraising Promotes Waste-Free Lunches

by Kelly Lester on August 1, 2010 · 15 comments

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Does your school or community group need to raise some cash? Consider the EasyLunchboxes Fundraising Program!

Why stick with fundraisers based on junk food, overpriced wrapping paper, or unnecessary gift items? The EasyLunchbox System promotes waste-free lunches and healthy eating. When used in place of pre-packaged foods, disposable baggies and paper products, EasyLunchbox containers and cooler bags are a boon to budget minded lunch eaters!

Fall Fundraising is coming into full swing and I’d love you to introduce your school community to our greener fundraising options. I know how many times my girls would bring home their school fundraising packets and I’d be annoyed by the fact that I simply didn’t want the (mostly overpriced) stuff being offered. If I didn’t want it, how could I be expected to sell it, or encourage my children to sell it?  Often, I’d simply end up writing a donation check to the school [sigh].  Perhaps many of you feel the same way?

Amy Quinn loves EasyLunchboxes so much she signed up her school’s E-Wise team to raise funds with us. She’s promoting it on Facebook, her blog and of course, at their upcoming Back To School Night.

Facebook School Fundraiser postings

Amy wrote to me:

“I believe it’s a fabulous way to get our children eating healthier and help the planet all at once. I can’t imagine other organizations not taking advantage of this, it seems like a no-brainer to me! I’ve had tons of moms tell me they will be or have ordered lunchboxes… I can’t wait to see all of them in the lunchroom at school this year!”

Earn up to 50% profit for your group!

Our Fundraising program is super easy. Choose one of our two fundraising options and your group can earn 20 -50% profit, depending on the option you choose! All the info is on our sign up page, and it’s easy to get started today.

Fundraising is not Just for Schools.

The Chisum Family is raising funds with EasyLunchboxes to fight colorectal cancer in honor of Les Chisum, their  father, brother, uncle, son, husband, and friend, who was diagnosed in 2008. Despite medical predictions to the contrary, he is going strong. They will be walking in his honor at the Dallas Undy 5000 in October. We are so proud to be helping this family reach their goals!

Do Something Different

Next time your group suggests the tired ‘ol fundraising ideas, tell them about EasyLunchboxes. With our eco-friendly products and oh-so-easy fundraising program, you can help spread the word about waste-free lunches and support the green economy, all while raising money for schools or causes that are meaningful to you.

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1 Howard Gottlieb August 6, 2010 at 7:28 am

If you are looking for new School Fundraising Ideas consider Easy Fundraising Ideas. They have a very wide assortment of fundraisers that have been used successfully throughout the United States.

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2 Sara Bufkin August 12, 2010 at 8:20 am

I love the video of your “assembly line” of lunch boxes. This shows me that your product can make the morning rush of packing lunches into a quick and easy task to be completed in no time at all! Thank you so much!

I love the different colors that are available, but I think blue is my favorite!

A big thank you to Christine Steendahl for introducing the product to my family!

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3 Nancy Nasim August 12, 2010 at 8:44 am

What a great idea! So many benefits!

The divided containers are non-toxic and safe in microwave, freezer, refrigerator and dishwasher. They’d make preparing lunches in advance easier. They also would make taking leftovers a reasonable endeavor.

The bag would keep the food cool and safe, and if going on a family outing, could hold 3 meals at a time.

And, honestly, presentation is such a big part of preparing a meal, and these lunch boxes will make lunch look good, too, just like those “designer” Japanese bento boxes.

I like the different colors available for the bags, that would make things easier if I still had kids at home (everyone would know who’s bag was who’s) But for myself, I’d probably choose a black bag, just because it is neutral.

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4 Kelly Lester August 12, 2010 at 8:54 am

Thanks for all your great observations Nancy. So true! I’m all about easy and organized and I love that you ‘get’ it too. Thank you!

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5 Jennifer Tweedie August 12, 2010 at 8:54 am

I love the design of the container; no little tiny containers and lids to lose! And I love that they are BPA free!

I like that there is still some room in the top of the cooler bag after the container goes in; room for a drink and silverware, etc.

Thank you to Christine Steendahl “The Menu Mom” for showing this product to me!

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6 Kristan Staab August 12, 2010 at 9:21 am

I’m always on the lookout for ways to save time and simplify and these lunchboxes fall into that category! I hate buying individual packages of snacks and treats for my kids. They are not healthy and produce a lot of waste. I love packing fruit and veggies in their lunch, but I usually resort to the snack size ziplock baggies, which also produce waste, so these divided compartments are wonderful! I’m glad the lunch box has room for a thermos and drink after the container is packed! I love all the colors, but red is my favorite! Thanks for thinking of this great system!

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7 tamboliya August 12, 2010 at 11:07 am

What I like about the lunch Cooler Bags and containers are that they are “FDA approved. No BPA, phthalates, lead, vinyl, or PVC. Safe for dishwasher, freezer, and microwave.The simple chic design and bright colors of their Cooler Bags can even be personalized! They have included a sturdy grommet in the carrying handle so you can easily attach a pretty key ring, dietary restrictions warning tag, or your choice of any type of handcrafted or store bought “flair.” The Cooler Bags are made of the highest quality 300D Polyester for premium durability and toughness. Vinyl free (PVC free) & lead free, with an FDA compliant PEVA lining.”

I probably would like the green bag if I were to win one in the Giveaway Contest.

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8 PW August 12, 2010 at 12:39 pm

I love your lunch box and containers. My husband takes a lunch to work every day and walks to and takes the train, so this will be on his birthday list of things that will make my life easier and be a nice gift to him. Would love to be the winner! A nice idea. Thanks.

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9 Angie Moore August 12, 2010 at 8:23 pm

I love that they are BPA and Phthalate free. Entering MenuMom Giveaway and hope I win one for my 4 year old. I’m planning to send him to school with healthy meals instead of lunchables (yes, I said lunchables…yuck!) Thanks!

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10 Joanna @ FeedingThePrices August 23, 2010 at 12:51 pm

I just love your product- I saw it on the giveaway at HealthyMomsKitchen
http://www.healthymomskitchen.com/ultimate-back-to-school-lunchboxes-review-giveaway/

I love that they are eco-friendly and that you can put in things that would normally spill all over a lunchbox!
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11 Jamie August 23, 2010 at 1:36 pm

I would pack ham and cheese, carrot sticks and pretzels for my new first grader, these are all his favorites and I want it to be just right for him cause I’m freaking out about having him eat all by himself.

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12 Mackenzie Casey August 23, 2010 at 2:46 pm

I love these lunch boxes!! I am ordering one for me, my hubby, and my son. I saw it on the giveaway at HealthyMomsKitchen http://www.healthymomskitchen.com/ultimate-back-to-school-lunchboxes-review-giveaway/
I love that they are BPA free. And pretty reasonably priced…which will be important as my son tends to forget things at school.
On second thought…I should probably buy 2 for him.

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13 Jen August 24, 2010 at 8:05 am

Saw this in a lunch box article. Love the different colors and the one lid. I am tired of washing all the little containers and separate lids. BPA free and sturdy are a must. Can’t wait to try them.

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14 Jamie August 28, 2010 at 8:31 pm

I love that it is one container, My son has already thrown away 2 little tupperware containers the first week of school because he forgets and just scoops them up with his trash. I love this product and the price is great toO! tx

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