Fundraising Information

For any questions, please email popcornkernel@readingpack735.org or fundraising@readingpack735.org

Principle Goal

Paying your own way is a fundamental principle of Scouting. It is one of the reasons why no solicitations, or requests for contributions from individuals or the community, are permitted by Scout units. Young people in Scouting are taught early on that if they want something in life, they need to earn it. This is why local councils have Packs participate in council-sponsored product sales, typically popcorn or other money-earning projects.

Fall Popcorn Fundraiser

Popcorn Fundraiser: Overview

  • Why? Helps kids. Funds activities.
  • Who? Returning Scouts.
  • What? Popcorn and More.
  • When? Fall. Important dates.
  • Where? Storefront (Show & Sell). Online Direct. Wagon Sales.
  • How? Sales guidance.

2025 Popcorn Information

2025 Trail’s End Scout and Parent Guide

2025 Popcorn Kickoff PowerPoint Presentation (note: Pack 735 is only doing take-order and online sales)

2025 Fall Order Form and Product Menu

Allergen Information

What?

Sales Goals, Past Sales, and Enrichment

In 2024, we sold $10,500 in popcorn. In 2023, we sold close $14,500 in popcorn. In 2022, we sold close to $13,400 in popcorn. In 2021, we sold close to $14,000 in popcorn. Our Pack retained 37%-39% of all popcorn sold.

These funds raised covered the following enrichment events during a given year:

  • Pinewood Derby
  • Game Night Prizes
  • Snow tubing at Nashoba Valley
  • Entertainment at the Blue & Gold banquet
  • Overnight at Battleship Cove or New England Air Museum or Ecotarium.
  • Overnight at New England Base Camp

Meet the Products – Popcorn Your Customers Will Love!

Trail’s End offers the most popular products your customers love to buy every day, and provide the highest return for your fundraiser. 73% of retail price goes to local Scouting!

When?

Early Fall is Popcorn Season

Our fundraising season typically runs from early September to mid-October.

Important 2024 Popcorn Fundraiser Dates

  • Pack 735 Popcorn Fundraiser Start – Friday, September 5th
  • Wagon Sale Take-Order Orders Due – Friday, October 24th
  • Popcorn Distribution to Wagon Sale Take-Order Customers – mid-November

Additional Information:

Popcorn Fundraiser: Overview

Questions?

If you have other specific questions then e-mail popcornkernel@readingpack735.org and the Popcorn Kernel will be in touch.

Beyond Popcorn: Money-Earning Projects

Packs are also allowed to run money earning projects but this has not typically been done by Pack 735. Click on the links below for more general information and application process for such a project.