Details for Providing Food on Campus for Fundraising Purposes

Gannon University allows registered student organizations to raise funds by providing food on campus. Groups may sell food to support their organization. The intent of this directive is to limit the variety of food that may be provided to ensure that food does not support the growth of potentially harmful organisms.

In order to ensure that food is provided safely the following directives must be followed:

Preparation of Foods

1) All food to be provided on campus must be on the list of acceptable items (listed below).

2) Food provided must be in good condition and free from any spoilage and contamination.

3) Foods are to be prepared in clean, sanitary conditions.

4) All those preparing and handling food must ensure good personal hygiene is observed and that hands are washed thoroughly and frequently with anti-bacterial soap.

5) All food shall be prepared in such a way as to ensure no cross contamination that could be harmful to consumers.

6) Anyone who has open or infected sores, or who suffers from vomiting, diarrhea, fever, jaundice or throat ache with fever should abstain from handling food.

7) It is forbidden for any person afflicted with a communicable disease or for any carrier of pathogenic germs to execute work which places them in direct or indirect contact with food.

8) Nuts will not be used in the preparation of any items that will be provided.

Acceptable Prepared Food Items
The following list contains those items that are approved

cookies and squares
doughnuts
brownies - breads and buns - butter tarts
Rice Krispy squares
cupcakes
cakes
fruit pies and pastry
fudge
hard candy
muffins

Any groups that would like to provide foods that are not listed above must receive prior approval from the Office of Risk Management - caldwell053@gannon.edu.

Responsibilities for Groups Requesting a Food Service Exemption For Bake Sales

Please do not use any nuts, peanut butter or peanut oil in any products.
Ensure that food products have been prepared according to the requirements under the Preparation of Foods section.
Ensure that all food that is stored, and displayed is protected from contamination at all times; i.e. food displayed must be covered (saran wrap, tongs utilized etc.).
Observe good personal hygiene.

Required

It is the responsibility of the recognized student organization/campus department to:

have received approval from the University to operate;
ensure that all rules and regulations are followed and deny anyone within their group to provide food if they are in violation of any of the policies outlined;
ensure that only approved foods are provided;
ensure all display areas, counters, shelves, tables and other equipment used in connection with providing food must be kept clean and in good condition;

By selecting yes, the registered student organization/campus department acknowledges and agrees to comply with all directives regarding safe food preparation, transportation, storage, and service.

CSI Spring Bake Sale