Healthy food at school events and fundraisers

As well as healthy canteens, school events and fundraising activities are a great opportunity to promote healthy food and drinks.

You'll find resources to support your school to have healthy food and drink choices at school events and fundraisers.

This page is part of the Fresh Tastes program.

Fresh Tastes success story - St Monica's Primary School

Get ideas and feel inspired by this ACT school who made sure healthier food and drink choices were available at their school events.

You can also download resources on other websites:

Healthy Fundraising Guide – a guide to help guide you to still raise those vital funds using creative, healthier food alternatives or non-food items and activities. School fundraising doesn’t have to consist of chocolate fundraising boxes.
Think Outside the Snag – a resource to provide inspiration on how to offer healthier options at your next BBQ fundraiser or event. It can be simple with the right planning, preparation, and promotion.
Go for Green – a ‘how to’ guide on how to apply the Traffic Light System to meet your schools Food and Drink Policy and the National Healthy School Canteen Guidelines.
ACT Education Directorate - Healthy Fundraising Options – a factsheet containing lots of healthy ideas for school fundraising.
ACT Education Directorate - Healthy Treats – a factsheet with healthier food ideas for school events and classroom celebrations.