{"id":159,"date":"2016-06-23T07:23:35","date_gmt":"2016-06-23T07:23:35","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/bridge54.qodeinteractive.com\/?page_id=159"},"modified":"2025-10-17T12:44:08","modified_gmt":"2025-10-17T17:44:08","slug":"fudge-fundraising","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/walnutgrovemerc.com\/fundraising\/","title":{"rendered":"Fundraising"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row css_animation=&#8221;&#8221; row_type=&#8221;row&#8221; use_row_as_full_screen_section=&#8221;no&#8221; type=&#8221;grid&#8221; angled_section=&#8221;no&#8221; text_align=&#8221;center&#8221; background_image_as_pattern=&#8221;with_pattern&#8221; background_image=&#8221;1000&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1505202121514{padding-top: 90px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h5>Welcome to a fresh idea in fundraising!<\/h5>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2>Fundraising With Fudge and Caramels<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Walnut Grove Mercantile offers an exciting program selling delicious, fresh fudge. We launched our WGM Fundraising program in 2004, when a local church group approached us.\u00a0 The popularity of our fudge with the group\u2019s need for funds made a perfect match. Since then, we have been proud to help many organizations across the country meet their needs.\u00a0Let us help you today![\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;30px&#8221;][vc_row_inner row_type=&#8221;row&#8221; type=&#8221;grid&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h5>Delicious<\/h5>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Our mouth-watering fudge is available in a wide variety of flavors like Chocolate Walnut, Chewy Praline, Chocolate Amaretto Swirl, and Sea Salt Caramel.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;30px&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h5>Fresh<\/h5>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]We make your fudge to order using quality ingredients so it\u2019s as fresh as possible.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;30px&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h5>Profitable<\/h5>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Your organization keeps 50% of what you take in, and your supporters will receive real value for their money.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;30px&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h5>Proven<\/h5>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Join the numerous organizations that have already reached their goals with the help of Walnut Grove Mercantile Fundraising.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;30px&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner row_type=&#8221;row&#8221; type=&#8221;grid&#8221; text_align=&#8221;center&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1505290109955{padding-top: 50px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]<strong>READY TO GET STARTED? <a style=\"color: #4b6c42;\" href=\"\/fundraising\/reservation-form\/\">CLICK HERE<\/a><\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=&#8221;&#8221; row_type=&#8221;row&#8221; use_row_as_full_screen_section=&#8221;no&#8221; type=&#8221;grid&#8221; angled_section=&#8221;no&#8221; text_align=&#8221;center&#8221; background_image_as_pattern=&#8221;without_pattern&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1670104882099{border-bottom-width: 1px !important;padding-top: 70px !important;padding-bottom: 70px !important;background-color: #f8efdd !important;border-bottom-color: #e7dbc3 !important;border-bottom-style: solid !important;}&#8221; z_index=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1670104806728{padding-bottom: 25px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-size: 23px!important; line-height: 35px!important;\">Active online fundraisers<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_raw_html]JTVCd2dtLWZ1bmRyYWlzZXJzJTVE[\/vc_raw_html][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=&#8221;&#8221; row_type=&#8221;row&#8221; use_row_as_full_screen_section=&#8221;no&#8221; type=&#8221;full_width&#8221; angled_section=&#8221;no&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; background_image_as_pattern=&#8221;without_pattern&#8221;][vc_column][qode_elements_holder background_color=&#8221;#f6f6f6&#8243; number_of_columns=&#8221;two_columns&#8221;][qode_elements_holder_item vertical_alignment=&#8221;middle&#8221; advanced_animations=&#8221;no&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#f8efdd&#8221; item_padding=&#8221;10% 12%&#8221; item_padding_1024_1280=&#8221;19% 23%&#8221; item_padding_768_1024=&#8221;21%&#8221; item_padding_600_768=&#8221;20% 23%&#8221; item_padding_480_600=&#8221;20% 18%&#8221; item_padding_480=&#8221;20% 12% 24%&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3>Keeping Things Stress-Free<\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;7px&#8221;][vc_column_text]Walnut Grove Mercantile Fundraising makes it easy for you to keep your entire fundraiser organized. Our Fundraising Kit provides all the information you\u2019ll need for a successful and stress-free fundraiser. Let us help you:[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;22px&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;stress_free_checklist&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Choose which program type is the best fit for your organization<\/li>\n<li>Set a goal<\/li>\n<li>Schedule your selling and delivery dates<\/li>\n<li>Organize volunteers<\/li>\n<li>Learn about innovative ways to sell more<\/li>\n<li>Keep track of everything with our step-by-step checklist<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;30px&#8221;]<a  itemprop=\"url\" href=\"\/fundraising\/reservation-form\/\" target=\"_self\"  class=\"qbutton  default\" style=\"\">GET STARTED NOW<\/a>[\/qode_elements_holder_item][qode_elements_holder_item advanced_animations=&#8221;no&#8221; background_image=&#8221;1259&#8243; item_padding_600_768=&#8221;34%&#8221; item_padding_480_600=&#8221;35%&#8221; item_padding_480=&#8221;37%&#8221;][\/qode_elements_holder_item][\/qode_elements_holder][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=&#8221;&#8221; row_type=&#8221;row&#8221; use_row_as_full_screen_section=&#8221;no&#8221; type=&#8221;grid&#8221; angled_section=&#8221;no&#8221; text_align=&#8221;center&#8221; background_image_as_pattern=&#8221;with_pattern&#8221; background_image=&#8221;1000&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1505202121514{padding-top: 90px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2>How It Works<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h5>Fundraising Information<\/h5>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;30px&#8221;][vc_row_inner row_type=&#8221;row&#8221; type=&#8221;grid&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-size: 25px!important;\">Sales Programs<\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]We offer two fudge fundraising programs, Advance Sales and Sales Event. Choose one or both, depending on your organization\u2019s needs and schedules.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;18px&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h5>Advance Sales<\/h5>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Your organization chooses a defined selling period (many groups sell in advance of a holiday). After you set your fundraising goal, your members will take orders from family, friends, and neighbors. Once we receive your group\u2019s order, we will make your fudge fresh in time for you to deliver it to your supporters or for them to pick it up at your designated site. [\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;18px&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h5>Sales Events<\/h5>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Special events for your organization, school, church, or community are great times to fund raise. Estimate the number of people attending, and we will help you determine how much fudge to purchase in advance so that it is available right at the event. Some types of events to consider include sports tournaments, community celebrations, arts events, church bazaars, and conferences. [\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;30px&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-size: 25px!important;\">Profits<\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]Your supporters will buy half-pound boxes, sold for $10.00 each. Your organization keeps half of the money you take in and sends the other half to us with your order. For a sales event, your organization pays half-price for your fudge in advance and then keeps all that is taken in at the event.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;30px&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-size: 25px!important;\">Ingredients<\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Our fresh fudge is made with real cream and butter. All of our fudge is made in a facility that uses nuts in some products. View a detailed listing of the ingredients we use to make our fudge below.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;30px&#8221;]<a  itemprop=\"url\" href=\"https:\/\/walnutgrovemerc.com\/fundraising\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Fundraising-Fudge-Ingredients-updated.doc\" target=\"_blank\"  class=\"qbutton  default\" style=\"\">Ingredients<\/a>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;45px&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-size: 25px!important;\">Fudge Storage<\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Fudge will not spoil, but over time the outer edges may harden if the fudge is left in the open air. Keep your fudge at room temperature, wrapped in the special liner in its box. Storage in a refrigerator may cause fudge to absorb odors and moisture. To store fudge for a longer period of time, put the whole box in a zip lock freezer bag, squeeze out as much air as possible and place in the freezer. The fudge will keep indefinitely in these conditions. When you are ready to eat the fudge, remove it from the freezer, leaving it in the plastic bag until thawed.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;90px&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=&#8221;&#8221; row_type=&#8221;row&#8221; use_row_as_full_screen_section=&#8221;no&#8221; type=&#8221;full_width&#8221; angled_section=&#8221;no&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; background_image_as_pattern=&#8221;without_pattern&#8221;][vc_column][qode_elements_holder background_color=&#8221;#f6f6f6&#8243; number_of_columns=&#8221;two_columns&#8221;][qode_elements_holder_item advanced_animations=&#8221;no&#8221; background_image=&#8221;1257&#8243; item_padding_600_768=&#8221;34%&#8221; item_padding_480_600=&#8221;35%&#8221; item_padding_480=&#8221;37%&#8221;][\/qode_elements_holder_item][qode_elements_holder_item vertical_alignment=&#8221;middle&#8221; advanced_animations=&#8221;no&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#f8efdd&#8221; item_padding=&#8221;10% 12%&#8221; item_padding_1024_1280=&#8221;19% 23%&#8221; item_padding_768_1024=&#8221;21%&#8221; item_padding_600_768=&#8221;20% 23%&#8221; item_padding_480_600=&#8221;20% 18%&#8221; item_padding_480=&#8221;20% 12% 24%&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3>Our Customers Share Their Experiences<\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;7px&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;fundraising_testimonials&#8221;]\u201cThe product sells itself.\u201d<\/p>\n<h5>Arlen Christianson, ARC of Kandiyohi County<\/h5>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;5px&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;fundraising_testimonials&#8221;]\u201cOur youth group is thrilled with the profit margin and look forward to participating in another fundraising event.\u201d<\/p>\n<h5>Cross of Calvary Youth<\/h5>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;5px&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;fundraising_testimonials&#8221;]\u201cThe ease of selling the fudge was unbelievable. 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