National Ice Cream Month: Frosty Treats That Help the Community
July is National Ice Cream Month, a celebration dedicated to one of summer’s most beloved treats. Frozen desserts have a way of bringing people together during warm-weather gatherings, family outings, and community events. For organizations raising funds through FundScrip, National Ice Cream Month also presents an opportunity to turn treats into meaningful support for schools, sports teams, charities, and community groups.
Turning Summer Treats Into Fundraising Opportunities
With FundScrip, supporters raise funds by purchasing gift cards for everyday spending, while a percentage of each purchase goes directly toward a campaign or organization. During National Ice Cream Month, purchases connected to frozen treats and desserts can naturally align with summer spending habits while contributing to fundraising goals.
Grocery retailers are great for tubs of ice cream, frozen novelty treats, cones, toppings, and ingredients for homemade desserts. Restaurant and café brands may offer milkshakes, frozen drinks, or dessert menus that fit perfectly with summer celebrations. This makes National Ice Cream Month an easy seasonal theme for organizations looking to promote fundraising in a fun and approachable way. Here are some of the popular FundScrip participating retailers that offer ice cream and frozen desserts:
Partnering With Local Businesses
Local partnerships can boost a fundraising campaign. Fundraisers may consider working with nearby participating retailers to create special fundraising days or promotional events. A local ice cream social, for example, can encourage families and supporters to gather while learning more about an organization’s fundraising efforts. Even smaller collaborations, such as encouraging supporters to purchase FundScrip gift cards before visiting participating local businesses, can help reinforce community connections while boosting fundraising participation.
Hosting Ice Cream-Themed Events
Another engaging idea is organizing a themed “ice cream day” tied to a fundraising campaign. Schools, sports teams, and nonprofits can use these events as both a celebration and a promotional opportunity. An afternoon summer-themed ice cream event or a community picnic featuring frozen treats can help create positive momentum around a campaign.
Organizations can also build participation through a simple social media fundraising challenge. Encouraging supporters to share photos of their favourite frozen desserts, homemade sundaes, or local ice cream outings can help spread awareness while keeping the campaign visible online. Just make sure the challenge and fundraiser have a hashtag so people can easily see each other’s posts.
A Sweet Way to Support Fundraising Goals
FundScrip campaigns benefit from consistent visibility, and seasonal themes like National Ice Cream Month help make fundraising feel timely and enjoyable. Since many supporters already spend money on summer outings, desserts, and grocery purchases during July, incorporating these habits into fundraising efforts can feel seamless.
For organizations seeking creative ways to maintain fundraising momentum during the summer months, National Ice Cream Month offers a simple but effective opportunity. Seasonal campaigns tied to familiar activities can help supporters stay engaged while reinforcing the value of using FundScrip gift cards for everyday spending. As communities gather to enjoy frozen treats this summer, FundScrip can help turn those moments into support for meaningful causes.