If you have grandchildren (or children) chances are they are involved in different sports, many of which involve fundraisers. My husband and I have 8 grown children and 13 grandchildren so we have been involved in a lot of fundraising!

When I am asked to donate something for fundraisers, I go through my list of foods that have been the most popular. I like to send things other than hot dogs, pizza, or nachos.

One easy recipe is sugar cookies that have been cut out with alphabet cookie cutters, then decorated with their team colors. I add them to cookie bags and tie with team color ribbons.   My recipe for Decorated Sugar Cookies

Another fun treat is Pepperoni Rolls.  I think they may be a food common in WV but not some other states.  We always make them for parties, tailgates, race weekends, camping, and any sports event.  My children knew how to make them when they went to college and their friends always wanted them.   When my son  moved to Denver, Co the people he met were not familiar with them so now he has them hooked!   

For the pepperoni rolls, I use a bag of frozen rolls (Rhodes).  I spread the rolls out on a large tray and allow to thaw until soft, about 1 hour.  I flatten each roll in my hand, add 6-8 slices of pepperoni, and pull up the sides of the dough to cover. Roll into an oblong or ball shape.  You may also add a small amount of pizza sauce and/or shredded mozzarella cheese if desired before rolling up.   Place rolls on baking sheets, cover with kitchen towel or paper towels, set in a warm area and allow to raise about 4 hours.  Bake at 350 degrees until light golden brown.  Remove to a paper towel lined plate to drain grease, then to a cooling rack.  I wrap each roll separate in Cling Wrap before taking to events.

The past 2 years I have donated pulled pork sliders and always get asked for my recipe. The sliders are a perfect size for the kids to eat and they are getting a healthier option then candy bars or other things they buy. You can get a lot of sliders from a pork butt and this also makes it a good profit at the concession stand. I fix at least 2 of them at a time and there are never any leftovers. The rub and sauce can be made a few days ahead of time.

Below are the recipes I created and have used for years.

Donating foods to the grandkids baseball games, soccer games, or basketball games are the fundraisers I have helped the most with, and these ideas have always been a big hit.

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