Vacation Bible School Fundraisers

Support Kids and Church Outreach with Fundraisers

Vacation Bible School is one of the most anticipated weeks of the summer for families throughout Central Pennsylvania. It is an energetic time of learning, community, and fun. However, hosting a successful VBS program requires significant resources for crafts, snacks, curriculum, and stage decorations. At R&K Subs, we offer a simple and profitable fundraising program that allows your congregation to raise these funds quickly, ensuring that you can keep registration free or highly affordable for local families.

By offering our freshly made subs and sandwich options to your community, your church can fully fund its summer outreach program through a simple, family-friendly campaign.

Engaging Kids and Building Community Bonds

Preparing for Vacation Bible School is a wonderful opportunity to get young people excited about community service. When children and parent volunteers participate together, they build vital skills in goal setting, organization, and teamwork.

Our fundraising campaigns are structured to be highly accessible and educational for younger participants. By encouraging kids to connect with grandparents, neighbors, and church members under parent supervision, they gain confidence and a sense of shared ownership over the success of their VBS program.

Learn more about how we make these campaigns rewarding and educational for younger participants on our guide to fundraisers for kids.

Fueling Vital Church Outreach Initiatives

For faith-based organizations, Vacation Bible School is one of the most effective local outreach events of the year, welcoming both regular members and new families from the surrounding neighborhood. We understand that coordinating volunteers, lessons, and activities is a massive undertaking for children's ministry directors and church leaders. That is why we have designed our fundraising process to be as straightforward as possible, fitting smoothly into your spring preparation schedule.

Whether you are looking for a targeted spring campaign to fully fund your upcoming VBS or want to integrate sub sales into your broader, year-round church fundraisers, we are here to support your goals.

Why VBS Directors Choose R&K Subs

Operating from our main kitchen in Palmyra, Pennsylvania, R&K Subs has spent decades helping church ministries, youth leagues, and school clubs throughout Central PA reach their financial milestones. We handle the heavy lifting of food preparation and order sorting so your volunteers can stay focused on ministry.

• Pre-Sorted by Seller: To make distribution day completely stress-free for your VBS team, we organize and box every single order by the individual child or family before delivery. This saves your volunteers hours of sorting through piles of sandwiches.
• Direct Refrigerated Delivery: We transport your freshly made subs and pretzel sandwiches in our own refrigerated trucks directly to your church in Central PA, ensuring maximum freshness upon arrival.
• All Paperwork Provided: We supply easy-to-use order forms and tally sheets for your volunteers at no cost, simplifying the administrative side of your campaign.

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Frequently Asked Questions for VBS Fundraisers

When is the best time for our church to run a VBS fundraiser?

Most churches find that running a fundraiser in late spring (April or May) is ideal. This allows you to secure the funds you need well in advance of purchasing your summer VBS supplies, decorations, and curriculum.

Can we have the orders delivered directly to our church during the week?

Yes. We coordinate fresh, convenient delivery directly to your church using our fleet of refrigerated trucks. We will work with your program director to select a delivery day and time that fits perfectly with your church schedule.

How are the orders organized when they arrive at our church?

We take the headache out of distribution. Every order is meticulously boxed, labeled, and sorted by the individual seller (the children and families in your church). When our truck arrives, your team only needs to hand the pre-packed boxes to the correct family.

Is there a minimum order requirement for delivery?

We do have minimum volume requirements for our delivery routes, which vary based on your distance from our Palmyra, PA kitchen. Please reach out to our office, and we will happily go over the delivery minimums for your specific local area.

Do you offer options for supporters who prefer something other than subs?

Absolutely. Alongside our classic, high-quality submarine sandwiches, we offer widely popular pretzel sandwiches. Providing a variety of options helps your children and families sell to a wider audience, boosting your overall VBS budget.

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Review Our Simple Process and Access Essential Forms

Let us help you make this year's Vacation Bible School the best one yet! Contact R&K Subs today by calling 717-838-5907 or by sending an email to info@randksubs.com.

For additional strategies on planning your campaign, browse our tips for running a successful fundraiser to ensure your ministry reaches its goals.