Chick-fil-A fundraiser for college clubs
Cornell student clubs use Cornell Craves to run Chick-fil-A fundraisers with chicken trays and sandwiches. Post a drop, take orders online and hand out at pickup. Cornell Craves takes no fee.
Chicken trays suit club events, tailgates and game days, so clubs often bundle orders around a date.
Money never touches Cornell Craves. Students pay the club directly over Venmo or Zelle, and there is no commission or fee.
How a Chick-fil-A fundraiser works on Cornell Craves
A club posts a Chick-fil-A drop with a price, a goal, pickup spots and a closing time. Students see it in the live feed, order ahead and pay the club directly by Venmo or Zelle. At pickup, members scan the student's QR pass.
Cornell Craves is an independent student project and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Chick-fil-A. Clubs are responsible for buying and fulfilling the order.
Two ways to raise money with Chick-fil-A
Ask the local restaurant
Chick-fil-A tells groups to reach out to their local Operator, and says donations and fundraisers are decided by each individual Operator. Use the Find a Restaurant tool on chick-fil-a.com to locate the nearest restaurant to Ithaca and ask what they offer and how much notice they need.
Run your own pre-order
Your club can also take orders itself, buy the trays or sandwiches, and hand them out at a planned pickup. On Cornell Craves the club posts a drop with a price and goal, students order and pay the club directly by Venmo or Zelle, and each buyer gets a QR pickup pass. That route depends on your club, not on a restaurant's schedule.
Before you sell on campus
A Cornell club selling food needs the Event Scheduling Request at least three weeks ahead and Cornell Dining approval. Cornell says vendor food should be pre-sealed and pre-packaged, so ask how the restaurant can package an order for pickup.
Frequently asked questions
How do I host a Chick-fil-A fundraiser for my Cornell club?
Contact the local Chick-fil-A Operator, who decides whether to host a fundraiser. You can also run your own pre-order on Cornell Craves and buy the food yourself. Either way, Cornell clubs need the Event Scheduling Request and Cornell Dining approval for food sales on campus.
Does Chick-fil-A run one national fundraiser program?
Chick-fil-A says donations and fundraisers are determined by each individual Operator, so the answer depends on the restaurant you contact.
How do I run a Chick-fil-A fundraiser for my college club?
Register your Cornell club on Cornell Craves, post a Chick-fil-A drop from a template, and share it. Students order online and you hand out at pickup.
Is a Chick-fil-A fundraiser good for a student organization?
Chick-fil-A chicken trays and sandwiches are a familiar item, which makes them easy to sell. Pre-orders tell you how much to buy.
What is the easiest way for a Cornell club to run a food fundraiser?
Post it on Cornell Craves. A club picks a brand, sets a price and a goal, chooses pickup spots and times, and the fundraiser shows up in a live feed that every Cornell student can see. Orders are collected online and members scan a QR pass at pickup.
Does Cornell Craves take a cut of the money?
No. Students pay the club directly through Venmo or Zelle. Cornell Craves never handles or holds the money and takes no fee.
Who can use Cornell Craves?
Clubs must be legitimate Cornell student organizations. Ordering is for current Cornell students with an @cornell.edu Google account. Cornell Craves is an independent student project and is not run by Cornell University.
Contact
Questions or want to list a fundraiser? Email cornellcraves@gmail.com or message @cornellcraves on Instagram.
Sources
- Chick-fil-A, How can I have a fundraiser at a local Chick-fil-A restaurant or request a donation (chick-fil-a.com)
- Cornell Student and Campus Life, Fundraising and Sales Activity page (scl.cornell.edu/get-involved/campus-events/fundraising-and-sales-activity)
Last reviewed: September 2026.