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Food fundraising ideas

The money you raise helps us fight for the right to a safe, stable home for everyone.

The kitchen is often the heart of a home – a place to cook, share food, and spend time together.

Could you use your food skills to help create that sense of home for others? Organise a bake sale, host a tasting evening, or set up your own food challenge.

Why not treat yourself to some Shelter homeware, too? Get mugs, tea towels and aprons, so you look the part.

Fundraising ideas

  • bake off – who is the next Star baker?

  • wine tasting - no and lo options are available too

  • coffee art competition – who could be the next barista

  • host a dinner party (with recipe ideas from those supported by Shelter)

  • blindfold taste testing – see if you can tell you can tell your stilton from your edam

  • Come Dine With Me – who goes home with the prize?

  • tuck shop – everyone needs a little treat

  • gingerbread person decorating – for the artistic amongst you.

  • host a barbecue – get sizzlin’!

  • feeding frenzy – get your team mates to provide a slap up spread for yourselves and the opposition

Fundraising tips

  • holding a dinner party or food sale? Ask your guests to donate what they would have spent in a restaurant or café

  • use your networks. Some people might prefer to help cook or bring baked goods to sell, others may prefer to donate

  • be safe. Research food hygiene and ask people about allergies in advance

  • make it a competition – ask people to bake the best cake to win

How to plan a successful fundraising event

Check out our ultimate guide to planning a successful fundraising event.

Plan your event