Mifflinburg Seventh Graders Sell Hoagies and Pizzas to Fund Trip

Mifflinburg Middle School seventh graders launched a food fundraiser to reduce the out-of-pocket cost for their planned class trip to Refreshing Mountain Outdoor Adventure Park. The district announced the campaign on January 16, and sales began January 21, offering 14-inch hoagies for $12 and 10-inch pizzas for $12. Order forms and payment are due February 4, with delivery scheduled for February 24.

The fundraiser is designed to make the trip more affordable for families by shifting part of the expense to community-supported sales. Each item is priced at $12; that price point aims to balance affordability for buyers with revenue generation for the class. For local households managing discretionary spending, a $12 hoagie or pizza can serve as a convenient meal while directly supporting students, rather than being an additional charitable contribution.

From a fiscal viewpoint, school-run fundraisers play a practical role in Union County where districts face competing budget pressures. Fundraising reduces the need for larger district subsidies or increased fees, but it also transfers fundraising obligations onto families and the wider community. The schedule gives community members clear milestones: order intake closes February 4 and the delivery pickup is set for February 24, allowing households to plan for a bulk meal pickup that could reduce grocery trips.

The campaign also creates small economic activity locally. Bulk orders may provide steady weekend or weekday sales for the vendor fulfilling hoagies and pizzas, and buyers picking up orders could combine that trip with other local errands, modestly supporting nearby businesses. If, for example, the class were to sell 200 items at $12 each, gross receipts would be $2,400 before costs; such back-of-envelope calculations show how quickly modest per-item prices can add up to meaningful funding for student activities.

Equity remains an important consideration. While fundraisers lower sticker prices for trips, students from lower-income households may still face barriers to participation if fundraising targets fall short. School administrators and parents may wish to monitor sales progress and consider supplemental measures such as sliding-scale assistance or school-sponsored scholarships if needed.

For now, the immediate action for residents who want to support the students is straightforward: place orders before February 4, and mark February 24 for pickup. The fundraiser offers a direct way for Mifflinburg families and neighbors to fund student experiences while keeping local spending visible and tangible.