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Many school groups over the years have used the “world famous” chocolate bars from the World’s Finest Chocolate brand to raise funds. These chocolate bars have been a staple for many school PTA groups, marching bands and other school groups.

There are so many different varieties available – milk chocolate, chocolate with almonds, chocolate crispy, and so much more. Each of these chocolate bars are made with the finest ingredients.

Your group can raise funds with the famous $1 bars, the chocolate bars that have been used by many groups to raise money. There are also $2 King Size bars in many of the same flavors. Some of these bar wrappers can even be personalized for your group.  It could have your school’s name and a photo of your school, mascot or just a logo.   It’s up to you.  (For example if you are having a band fundraiser, use the band logo!)

No matter which one you choose you will sure to be creating a winning fundraiser when you choose the bar that has been made famous simply because of its great taste and its great fundraising potential.

Find out more about World’s Finest Chocolate online or give them a call (toll free) at 1-866-432-7838.

However, most of the time you can only fundraise with their basic bar. There are a dozen different varieties of M&M’s but you can only fundraise with plain or peanut. Not so with Hebert Chocolate! This chocolate bar provider has quite a few interesting flavors included in their fundraising variety packs.

This variety pack includes 52 bars, with 5 different flavors. You’ll get Caramel Bars, Almond Bars, Crisp Rice Bars, Dark Chocolate & Raspberry Bars, and Double Chocolate Bars. Your supporters will love the assortment featured in this pack especially since it includes a dark chocolate bar!

Each bar is sold to your supporters for $1 each and your group makes 40-45% profit.  There are two other variety packs available with different assortments and price points.

Find out more about Hebert Chocolate

The greatest bars to raise funds with are the $2 King Size bars since your group earns more profit on each bar and you don’t have to sell as many bars to make the same profit. World’s Finest Chocolate also makes great $5 bars and boxed chocolates which are also great.

No matter which one you choose you will sure to be creating a winning fundraiser when you choose the bar that has been made famous simply because of its great taste and its great fundraising potential.

> Find out more about World’s Finest Chocolate

These one-of-a-kind seasonal lollipops come in a variety of festive shapes including snowmen, Santa and even Christmas trees. They are available in the following flavors: Bubble Gum, Candy Cane, Cherry Cheesecake, Cherry Limeade, Cherry Snow, Green Apple, Strawberry Shake, Watermelon Slice, and Wild Cherry.

This is fast fundraiser item could be sold at a school play, winter festival, open house night, or just about anywhere.

• 9 flavors available
• Retail price per pop = $0.50
• 576 pops per case (8 inner cases of 72 pops)
• Minimum order = 1 case
• Your group earns 50% Profit

There’s lots of other shapes and flavors of gourmet pops available. You can view all the available pops and even order online here If you have any questions or want to order over the phone just call 1-866-432-7838 for more info.

These specially shaped lollipops are great for junior high, high schools and even youth league basketball teams. They are an easy addition to your concession stands, can be sold at the ticket booth or at pep rallies.

These one-of-a-kind basketball lollipops come in 12 flavors! ~ Blue Raspberry, Bubble Gum, Cherry Snow, Cotton Candy, Grape Delight, Green Apple, Juicy Orange, Pink Lemonade, Strawberry Shake, Watermelon Slice, Wild Berry, Wild Cherry.

• 12 flavors available
• Retail price per pop = $0.50
• 576 pops per case (8 inner cases of 72 pops)
• Minimum order = 1 case
• Your group earns 50% Profit
• FREE Shipping

There’s lots of other shapes and flavors of gourmet pops available. All the pops can be ordered online for fast ordering and fast delivery. If you have any questions or want to order over the phone just call 1-888-778-2580 for more info.

So what kind of candies are available for Halloween? You can pick up mini candy bars or other candy at the grocery store. But if you plan ahead a bit you can order candy in bulk online. You can also get more unusual candy treats than you would get if you just went to the local store.

Oriental Trading Company – Lots of Variety, Great Prices

Oriental Trading Company has some of the best selections online of Halloween candy They have a lot of Halloween novelty candies like gummy teeth, bubble gum shaped like pumpkins, Halloween PEZ dispensers, and Halloween printed jelly beans like the ones shown here. You’ll make a big impression with those kind of candy treats!

If you’d like to give out traditional mini chocolate bars, smarties or other candy, they have that in bulk. You’ll find great prices on all the Halloween bulk candy.

Would you like to learn more about school carnivals?  Check out Jim Berigan’s “School Carnival Money Making Guide!  It’s 186 pages of advice, suggestions, and ideas that will help your school make the money it needs!

Visit Oriental Trading Company to browse their selection and to get free shipping, just enter code RLS100 at checkout.

Halloween Shaped Lollipops – a Tasty Treat

Halloween shaped lollipops are fun treats for your school kids. They can be used as a fundraiser, sold at a carnival booth or given out free as treats. They are just 25 cents each you decide!

This photo just shows three pops, but they really come in lots of flavors: Black Cherry, Blue Raspberry, Bubble Gum, Caramel Apple, Cherry Snow, Cotton Candy, Grape Delight, Green Apple, Juicy Orange, Strawberry Shake, Watermelon Slice, and Wild Cherry. There’s lots of other shapes and flavors of gourmet pops available. You can view all the available pops and even order online here … or Call 1-888-778-2580 for more info.

Healthier Treats – Sugar Free and/or Organic

An alternative to sugary snacks are sugar free and organic candies. Serendipity Sugar Free™ comes in a 1 lb. bulk bag with approximately 96 pieces per bag. They come in a wide variety of flavors. Since they are sugar free, these candies are just 12 calories per piece! Plus great for kids with allergies, they are vegetarian, Kosher, with no gluten, no trans fats, no Nuts, no dairy ingredients and no soy!

Organic Naturepops come in modern, cool flavors like Citrus Blast and Chocolate. Ingredients include organic lime extract, organic orange extract and vegetable colors. The lollipops have organic evaporated cane juice, which is a natural form of sugar.

These sugar free and organic candies are available at Simon Candy Shop.

There are actually dozens of brands and flavors to choose from for your fundraiser:

• World’s Finest Chocolate – Several sizes and flavors
• World’s Finest Chocolate Custom – Personalized Wrappers with your logo
• Hershey Bar Variety Pack – Reese’s, Hershey’s with Almonds, Twizzlers & More
• Snickers – America’s most popular candy bar
• M&Ms – Peanut and Plain
• Dollar Bars – Peanut-free, variety of bars
• Lamontagne – Five varieties including dark chocolate
• Chocolatiers – Chocolate, Almond & Crispy Rice

So when deciding on a school candy sale fundraiser, check out all of the many varieties of candy and chocolate fundraisers available and see which one is best for your school.

There are four different variety pack boxes that your school group can use as a school fundraiser. Each box has a different variety and some includes chocolate such as Carmello and Reese’s Pieces. There’s even one box that includes Twizzlers.

Click here to find out more about Hershey Fundraisers

These football shaped lollipops are great for junior high, high schools and even youth league football teams.

These one-of-a-kind football lollipops come in 6 flavors! ~ These football fundraising lollipops are sure to be a huge fundraiser hit on and off the football field. Fundraising flavors include Green Apple, Orange, Lemonade, Raspberry, Strawberry, and Wild Cherry.

Football fundraising lollipops are ideal to sell at games and events because they’re low cost, individually wrapped and easy to carry around for sales. Be a winner at your next football fundraiser with these fundraising lollipops in fun football shapes.

This is fast fundraiser item could be sold at football game concession stands, pep-rallies, or hey, why not send cheerleaders into the stands with them? This is a great add-on to other fundraisers like spirit items.

• 6 flavors available
• Retail price per pop = $0.50
• 576 pops per case (8 inner cases of 72 pops)
• Minimum order = 1 case
• Your group earns 50% Profit
• Free shipping

There’s lots of other shapes and flavors of gourmet pops available. All the pops can be ordered online for fast ordering and fast delivery. If you have any questions or want to order over the phone just call 1-866-432-7838 for more info.

One of their best chocolate bar fundraisers are the $2 bars. Since they have a higher price point than the usual $1 dollar bars, your group raises more right from the start. Plus there are some great flavors like chocolate covered raisins, caramel, mint and chocolate almonds.

For a limited time two of the most popular bars, King Size Crisp Rice Bar and Mint Meltaways are on sale. Your group will automatically earn an additional $5-10 per case.

Plus you can get free shipping when you add-on the free online magazine program.

Find out more – order your free kit here. Or just call 1-866-432-7838.

This special promotion is while supplies last!