School will be competing for the Food for Health Cup, which will be displayed proudly at the winning school until the next annual competition. There will also be individual awards for students who are top contributors for their school, including treats made in our very own kitchen and gift cards from our sponsors. In addition, at the request of the Teen Board and to show his commitment to our efforts (as well as to have his skin in the game, no pun intended), The Executive Director, Zac Cesario, will get a tattoo of the winning school’s logo provided they raise a minimum of $5,000.

Miles must be tracked, timed and submitted to your school advisor to receive service hours. The approved apps are Map My Run & Strava.

Food For Health is hosting a Hike for Health, untimed fun walk on April 24th at various locations around the Fox Valley. We recommend that all students sign up for this event as it is a great way to collect miles and support the organization.

You must register for the event to be able to participate. 

REGISTER HERE!

All registration fees will be allocated to the school fundraising total. 

• Fundraising Details and Restrictions
  • All donations to be counted in the competition must be donated using the respective school link or given to FVFFH representatives by May 1st
  • School advisors/representatives should be notified when transactions occur, online transactions are preferred to mitigate COVID-19 risk
  • Should cash or check be the method of payment:
    • Students will place cash or check addressed to “Fox Valley Food for Health” in an enclosed envelope with FVFFH and the dollar amount written on the front 
    • All envelopes should be given directly to the respective advisor at the school and packaged at least 24 hours prior to the eventual drop off
      • Envelopes will be picked up by a FVFFH representative prior to the final announcement of a winner
      • Envelopes should adhere to fomite restrictions by being packaged earlier and then placed in a trunk or seat and picked up
• Service Hour Collection & Safety
  • Students will walk individually or  in a maximum group of 15 unless part of a FVFFH or school-sponsored supervised event  
    • Miles must be recorded using Strava or Map my Run to ensure honest work (time walked/ran can be submitted as service hours)
  • Should schools choose to host events they shall be at separate parks and adhere to CDC guidelines
    • Masks and social distancing will be required
    • Guidelines will be enforced by advisors or FVFFH volunteers
    • Multiple dates should be offered to allow smaller groups
      • Hike for Health is a separate event providing multiple locations for smaller groups where fundraising and service for the High School Showdown may take place as well April 24th and is still open to all members of the community
• Prizes and Incentives
  • The Food for Health Cup will be awarded to the school that earns the most donations
  • Further incentive for students at winning school 
    • Food for Health Volunteers will prepare a recipe such as blissful bites and dark chocolate cookies for the top raisers. These will be individualized packaging so that CDC Guidelines may be upheld (similar to the current school lunches)
  • At the request of the Teen Board and to show his commitment to our efforts (as well as have skin in the game, no pun intended), The Executive Director, Zac Cesario, will get a tattoo of the winning school’s logo (this is provided said school raises a minimum of $5,000). This effort has been approved by the FVFFH Board of Directors and is a personal choice of our Executive Director.