Vidalia Onion Fundraiser
Tired of selling candy that melts or the same old useless items in an effort to raise money for your league? For over 20 years J.Rich and Associates have helped youth leagues with the best kept secret in Spring fund raising. Vidalia onions are extremely sweet and only available fresh once a year-springtime!! What perfect timing for baseball leagues! Unlike nearly every other fund raising product, our 3 lb. boxes will not have been sold in your community over and over again this year.Adults love Vidalias and will buy if you ask them. We are told repeatedly every single year it was the easiest item ever to sell. The farm-fresh 3 lb. box is very practical and affordable for your customers and is highly profitable for your group. Plus, you set the selling price so you may be sensitive to your local economy and determine how much you make.
Leagues routinely average $30 profit or more per league member — not per person selling — if they follow our proven guidelines. In other words, a 400 member league can expect to make around $12,000 or more, even if everyone does not participate. Imagine your potential if they did! To help increase participation we offer attractive prizes geared toward baseball, featuring among other items our real Louisville Slugger Mini Bats.
Vidalias are so popular with the community and so profitable for the organizations you can count on them year after year. We have groups who have been selling for 18 years! We only allow one league in an area the opportunity to sell our Authentic Sweet Vidalia Onions, so please contact us soon if you think you may be be interested. Richard or Stan will be glad to answer any questions and would love to put their years of experience to work for you!
VIDALIA FAQs
What is a Vidalia Onion? A delicious, naturally sweet mild onion from a very small geographical area in southeastern Georgia. Prized for their sweetness, thay are only available fresh in the spring. The state of Georgia strictly regulates which onions are qualified to be called Vidalias. Although there are imposters out there, for nearly 20 years our Vidalias have been from the same approved grower located in the heart of Vidalia country.How many onions are there in a 3 lb. box? This varies depending on the size of the onions. Most are the size of an apple or a small orange, usually with 8-12 per box. Many people prefer the size of our onions because there is less waste than with the huge ones.
How are they delivered? Most are delivered by 18 wheelers using Fed Ex, or trucks contracted by us. The onions are delivered stacked on wooden pallets.
When are they delivered? Late April or early May, depending on when the crop is ready, which is determined by weather and growth conditions. We will notify you in time to make your plans.
Do we need help for the delivery? Yes. Having enough help will make delivery go smoother. Our trucks carry a jack so the pallets can easily be moved to the rear of the truck. If at all possible, make arrangements to have the use of a forklift, it makes delivery a breeze. There is someone in your community who would be glad to donate the use of a forklift to help your league.
Do I have to worry about the onions spoiling? Not if you plan to distribute them soon after delivery. Although onions are moderately perishable they will hold up fine if not stored in a hot car for a length of time. Storage tips are included with each box and if followed will greatly increase shelf life. In November we still have delicious Vidalias in our refrigerator vegetable bins from the Spring!
What if customers want more than 3 lbs? Tell them to buy more boxes! You set the selling price so you may wish to offer a discount for multiple boxes. You will make less per box but more per sale.
What if a customer is unhappy? We will ship you a 1% overage of your order total. That way there will be extra onions in the rare event someone is not pleased.
How do we know this will work? People love Vidalias. You are selling a product that is unique, that is healthy and is considered affordable. They have not been sold over and over in your area before you. Kids and parents love competing for the prizes. Plus, if you decide to sell with us, we will share with you our guidelines for selling and provide the benefit of our many years of experience helping groups successfully fund their leagues.I have heard of other groups selling Vidalias in the area. What's that about? Occasionally a civic group may sell, but they are large quantities, such as 20 lb. bags. Most people can't use that many onions. Our 3 lb. box is the perfect size for most people and the cost remains below $10, which is a very strong selling point. Plus, unlike bags, our boxes keep the onion skins from making a mess and are much easier to handle.
CALL US SOON TO GET STARTED WITH THIS UNIQUE AND PROFITABLE PROJECT!! RICHARD AND STAN ARE ANXIOUS TO HELP YOUR LEAGUE!
1-800-543-7089
stan@jrichphoto.com
