Fundraising auction ideas for vegetables
Yes, yes .. I know they are fruits. But you could just as easily put vegetables in the display glass to make a (healthy) centerpiece.
Say what? Auction item ideas … for vegetables?
A group asked me about vegetables recently, so I thought some of you others might be wondering, too.
It’s not that crazy of an idea. I already broached the topic (sort of) this past summer in my post Four Ideas for Farm-to-Table Donations.
Here are some fundraising auction ideas for those not-so-lowly, rich-in-antioxidants vegetables.
* Centerpieces
Colorful veggies in a clear vase. See the photos for ideas.
* Graphics
If you’re hosting an event that focuses on the “feast” portion of the night, incorporate a pretty vegetable into your logo for the year. The graphic can be used on all your printed and Web material.
* Decor
Use them as display when showcasing auction packages, both in the silent auction and the live auction. For instance, if you’re selling cooking lessons, or the opportunity for a chef to visit your home and prepare a meal, having a few potatoes and fresh green beans on a cutting board might get the idea across.
* Silent auction item
A fall-themed centerpiece used gourds. This could also work as simple decor in other parts of the auction.
Put veggies in a basket and sell it as “A Farmer’s Market Special, without the trip to the market.”
Or if you’ve got an auction donation such as a crock pot, juicer, cookbooks, or cooking pots, throw some veggies into the auction package to make the display look less sterile.
* Live auction item
CSA’s are hot! It’s a growing trend.
If you can get a CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) group to offer you an annual subscription, that might be sexy enough to become a live auction item in your benefit auction. I’ve got a couple of clients who could easily sell this donation in a live auction and bring good money.
Or another option … that CSA donation would also be an excellent raffle item. It’s not gender-specific, and it’s something many people wouldn’t necessarily think to buy, but would enjoy it.
Now it’s YOUR turn. Any other ideas on how to use vegetables in an auction fundraiser?
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A fall-themed centerpiece used gourds. This could also work as simple decor in other parts of the auction.
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Commenting usually is not my thing, but i have spent almost an hour on the site, so thanks for the info!
Have a nice day.
Glad you enjoyed it and I brought you out of your shell. Hope to see you again.
How about vegetable art? Paintings, sculpture, edible art – could be a theme for a fundraiser benefiting childrens’ art programs. There are Thai masters in fruitcarvings, which make gorgeous gifts or raffle/auction items and how about a vegan or vegetarian dinner cooked for a specific number of guests?
All great ideas, Robyn! Thanks for sharing.
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