A frozen food fundraiser is a school or organization-based program in which participants sell premium gourmet frozen foods—such as Otis Spunkmeyer cookie dough, Cinnabon cinnamon rolls, French Bread Pizza, and pretzels—from trusted brand-name manufacturers. Groups earn up to 40% profit per item with zero upfront costs, prepacked delivery, and both brochure and online selling options.
How Do Frozen Food Fundraisers Work?Frozen food generates nearly $57 billion in annual sales across the United States—proof that American families depend on convenient, high-quality frozen meals every day. That built-in consumer demand is exactly what makes frozen food fundraising one of the most profitable and accessible models available to schools, sports teams, churches, and nonprofit organizations. When your group runs a frozen food fundraiser through Big Fundraising Ideas, you’re leveraging a proven market with products people already love, including Otis Spunkmeyer cookies, French Bread Pizza, and Otis Extravaganza, which features favorites like Ben’s Soft Pretzels and gourmet cinnamon rolls. The right frozen food fundraiser can generate significant funds for your group while giving supporters products they genuinely want.
You can estimate your profit before you run your sale. Enter the number of students and the number of items they need to sell in our ‘Calculate Your Profit’ tool—you’ll find our calculator on each brochure page. This exclusive feature lets you project earnings with precision, so you can set realistic goals and communicate them clearly to your team. In addition to classic items, consider featuring cinnamon rolls to capitalize on the booming cinnamon-fundraiser trend, or adding Ben’s Soft Pretzels and other crowd-pleasers to attract more interest. The more variety you offer, the wider your customer base becomes.
Select a frozen food brochure to sell—whether it’s a comprehensive catalog like the Otis Extravaganza with 154 products with 154 products or a focused option like a frozen pizza fundraiser brochure. Each student receives a brochure, an order form, and a money collection envelope. We also include a personalized parent letter with your group’s information, so families understand the program from day one. Feature cinnamon rolls in your brochure to capture a proven seller, or select a One Price Otis Spunkmeyer catalog for simplified pricing that makes money counting effortless.
Once your fundraiser is over, send us your order forms for processing. You’ll receive your sales report and invoice, and we’ll work with you to schedule your delivery date. Orders arrive prepacked by sellers for fast, organized distribution. Working with a reliable food fundraising company like Big Fundraising Ideas ensures a smooth and successful campaign—from enrollment through delivery. To explore additional fundraising approaches, visit our food fundraising ideas page or browse all school fundraising products.
Why Our Frozen Food Fundraiser Is the Industry LeaderBrand Names That Sell Themselves. We partner with the most recognized names in fundraising—Otis Spunkmeyer, Cinnabon, Hershey’s, and Reese’s. These brands are synonymous with quality and appeal, and they drive instant recognition among buyers. An Otis Spunkmeyer fundraiser practically sells itself because families already know and love these products. Every item is crafted from scratch using genuine ingredients—real eggs, natural cheeses, fresh garlic, and premium meats—then shrink-wrapped to seal in freshness.
The Largest Selection of Frozen Food for Fundraising. No other food fundraising company matches our range. Choose a large shopper with over 150 options, or a smaller, more specialized catalog, such as a pizza brochure. Our lineup includes everything from frozen pizza fundraisers and cinnamon roll fundraisers to cookie dough, muffins, cheesecakes, brownies, and gourmet pretzels. Browse our complete school brochure fundraiser catalog to compare options.
Prepacked Orders for Effortless Delivery. Most orders are seller-packed, which means significantly less work for you at delivery. Each participant’s items arrive together—no sorting, no confusion. We maintain a 99.6% order accuracy rate, an industry-leading standard that reflects our commitment to getting every detail right.
Lower Order Minimums with Free Shipping. Sell 150 or more frozen food products through your brochure or online store, and shipping is completely free. As you increase sales, your per-unit costs decrease—putting more profit directly into your group’s account. Even smaller groups benefit from our competitive minimums that keep participation accessible.
Expand Your Reach with Our Online Store. Our integrated online fundraising store enables your students to raise even more money by reaching a nationwide audience. Participants share their personalized link via social media, email, and text—and earn extra prize credits for online sales. Only want to sell online? Explore our virtual fundraiser programs for a 100% digital, contact-free experience.
Responsive, Expert Customer Care. We’re here to ensure everything meets your expectations—from choosing your brochure to coordinating delivery. Your questions receive a quick, knowledgeable response. Our team provides a complete startup kit with kickoff instructions, a personalized information letter, presorted seller packets, and promotional videos to set every participant up for success.
No Upfront Cost – Zero Financial Risk. You’ve already collected the money for your order, and you won’t pay us until after we process it. There are no enrollment fees, no supply charges, and no hidden costs. You keep the difference as profit. Sign up for a frozen food fundraiser today and start raising money with zero out-of-pocket expenses.
Our frozen food fundraisers feature an extensive selection, including Otis Spunkmeyer cookie dough, Cinnabon cinnamon rolls and sticky bread, French Bread Pizza, Auntie Anne’s gourmet pretzels, Ben’s Soft Pretzels, cheesecakes, muffins, brownies, and premium meats. The exact selection varies by brochure, with our Otis Extravaganza offering the largest lineup at 154 products.
Enter the number of participants and their expected sales quantities into the calculator found on each brochure page. The tool instantly projects your group’s estimated profit based on the formula: Student Count × Item Goal = Items Sold, then Items Sold × Average Retail Price × Profit Percentage = Group Profit. It’s a fast way to set realistic goals before your sale begins.
Yes. We offer focused brochures that spotlight specific product categories. For example, choose a brochure highlighting cookie dough and muffins. For pizza lovers, select our French Bread Pizza brochure or Pizza Pals program. For agreat variety, the Otis Spunkmeyer & More Brochure features 37 sweet & Savoryitems spanning cookies, muffins, cheesecakes, Joe Corbi's pizzas, and more.
After your frozen pizza fundraiser closes, send us your completed order forms for processing. We’ll provide a detailed sales report and invoice, then coordinate a delivery date that works for your schedule. Orders arrive pre-packed by individual sellers within 3–4 weeks of receiving your forms, ensuring fast, organized distribution to buyers.
Our fundraiser brochures feature Otis Spunkmeyer, Cinnabon, Hershey’s, Reese’s, Heath, and M&M’s, among others. These are among the most recognized consumer brands in America, which drives strong buyer confidence and repeat purchases. Brand recognition is the single biggest factor in the success of frozen food fundraiser sales.
Every frozen food fundraiser includes access to our online store with 800+ products. Participants register, receive a personalized shopping link, and share it via social media, email, and text. Online sales count toward prize credits, and orders ship directly to buyers’ homes—extending your reach far beyond your local community.
We provide dedicated, end-to-end support for every fundraiser. Your group receives a complete startup kit with kickoff tips, a personalized information letter, presorted seller packets, prize flyers, and promotional videos. Throughout your campaign, our team provides quick responses to any questions and coordinates order processing and delivery scheduling.
There are zero upfront costs. No enrollment fees, no supply charges, and no deposits required. You collect payment from buyers during the sale and pay us only after we process your order. All promotional materials—brochures, order forms, money envelopes, and parent letters—are provided free when you meet minimum order requirements.
Feature pizza prominently in your brochure and encourage sellers to highlight it as a great seller. Bake a sample batch before your kickoff meeting—the aroma alone drives pre-orders. Encourage parents to take brochures to work, set daily selling goals, and promote both brochure and online sales simultaneously to maximize your cinnamon fundraiser’s earning potential.
Yes—we do not permit door-to-door selling for safety reasons. Instead, participants should sell to family, friends, personally known neighbors, and parents’ coworkers. The online store serves as a powerful complement, enabling sellers to reach a nationwide audience without in-person contact. Combining personal-network selling with online outreach is the most effective strategy.
Frozen Food Fundraising Suggestions & TipsA frozen food fundraiser is the ideal choice if you’re looking for versatile selling options backed by genuine product demand. Among the many fundraising models available—bake sales, car washes, candy bars, cookie dough fundraisers, popcorn fundraisers—frozen food consistently ranks among the highest earners for schools and organizations. The reason is simple: frozen food products offer universal appeal, premium perceived value, and practical everyday use that other categories cannot match.
You’ll turn heads with a few key choices, particularly when offering Otis Spunkmeyer and Cinnabon products. Our manufacturers make everything from scratch—no shortcuts, no artificial fillers. Shrink wrap seals in freshness from production to delivery. We produce our food with genuine ingredients, like fresh garlic, natural cheeses, real eggs, and premium-quality meats. When your supporters taste the difference, the products sell themselves. The $57 billion U.S. frozen food market proves the demand already exists—your fundraiser simply gives buyers a better reason to purchase.
Before showing the catalog to customers, we recommend that every seller become familiar with it first. Identify 3–4 key items in advance that you believe people will truly appreciate—whether that’s the signature Otis Spunkmeyer cookie dough, the show-stopping 40 oz. cheesecake, or the ever-popular Cinnabon cinnamon rolls. When sellers can speak confidently about specific products, conversion rates rise dramatically.
A great selling point for frozen food products is that they can be refrozen if not completely eaten. We expect this won't be a problem with items this delicious, and it’s a powerful reassurance for customers concerned about food waste. Position your fundraiser as both a treat and a practical pantry addition—that dual-value proposition is what separates high-performing frozen food fundraisers from average ones.
The “Otis Spunkmeyer & More” brochure is a standout frozen food brochure option with tremendous variety. Cookie dough, muffins, and cheesecakes are all on the menu. Our favorite in this pack is the chocolate-covered edible cookie dough—a proven top seller in any cinnamon fundraiser. Some items in this brochure are microwave-ready, while others require only thawing and serving, making them ideal for busy families looking for convenient, delicious meals.
Some sponsors want more. Otis Spunkmeyer is already a favorite for its supreme quality and taste, so the "“Extravaganza” brochure goes a step further by featuring over 150 items. Everyone loves Auntie Anne’s pretzels and Cinnabon Sticky Bread. You’ll also find pizzas, brownies, and so much more. "One Price Otis" also features Cinnabon cookie dough and Otis Spunkmeyer muffins at a single, simplified price point. But our biggest frozen food fundraiser—the “Otis Extravaganza”—remains one of our most popular options because it combines unmatched variety with the strongest brand names in the industry. For groups that prefer a focused approach, our Gourmet Cookies & More brochure is another excellent choice.
The hidden gems of our lineup are the dedicated Otis Spunkmeyer and Joe Corbi’s Pizza products. While variety works, this collection is a more focused frozen food fundraiser option—and, given the overwhelming popularity of these items, it’s often the highest-performing approach. Everyone recognizes these favorites instantly. Just the branding alone garners excitement and drives impulse purchases.
Who can resist a warm, mouthwatering pizza followed by some fresh, delicious cookies? We recommend baking a batch of this product before your fundraiser kickoff. The aroma alone will entice potential sales and create buzz that carries through your entire campaign. Explore the "Otis Spunkmeyer & More brochure for 12 delicious cookie dough flavors plus decadent muffins, cheesecakes, and Joe Corbi’s pizzas.
Your profit varies depending on which items you sell and the total volume your group moves. But we’ve built a powerful tool that helps you estimate your profit with precision before you start. When it comes to selling frozen food, volume and participation are the critical components that determine your success. Here’s the basic formula for figuring out how much your group can earn:
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For a detailed projection, use the ‘Calculate Your Profit’ calculator on any "brochure fundraiser page. Enter your group size and per-seller item goal, and you’ll instantly see your projected earnings. Setting clear, achievable targets from the start is the foundation of every high-performing frozen food fundraiser.
