Community Involvement
We have a deep sense of community pride and responsibility, which is why at, Festival Foods, we are dedicated to making a positive impact in the communities we serve. We believe being a good neighbor means being a good active member of our community.
Big Cart
Finally, a shopping cart that fits everything you want! Keep an eye out for the Big Cart in parades and other promotional events throughout Wisconsin.
Where else would you find a 300 horsepower, 350 cubic inch Chevrolet engine with a 750 Holly carburetor and a TH350 transmission shopping cart? Our Big Cart is the largest in the world! It stands 12.5-feet high and 18-feet long with a 3.87:1 rear end and Mickey Thompson racing slicks. We're proud to use it in parades and other promotional events throughout Wisconsin
A math teacher helped us figure out that about 415 full grocery bags could fit in the big cart if all the bags need to be enclosed in it. If some bags could be standing above the top of the cart, he figured you could fit 496 bags, if we stacked up four full layers of bags. Now that's a lot of our favorite Festival Foods groceries!
WHEN THE BIG CART IS AVAILABLE
March (weather dependent)
April through November (Driving opportunities)
December (Towing opportunities)
Brat Stand
Catch the attention of our guests by using the Brat Stand for your fundraiser. Your nonprofit organization will raise money, get more exposure and connect over Wisconsin's favorite foods.
Donation
At Festival Foods, we are dedicated to making a positive impact in the communities we serve. We know charitable donations are part of being a good neighbor.
Festival Foods receives thousands of requests for donations each year. In response to the large number of requests, we have developed criteria to guide us through the process of allocating our charitable contributions and to help us better serve those in need of our assistance.
- Festival Foods will only donate to non-profit charitable organizations, 501-(c)3, schools and churches operating in the areas in which our stores serve.
- We are unable to contribute to individuals or families in pursuit of individual goals or their personal interests. However, we do support local non-profit organizations that assist people in these situations. (i.e. American Cancer Society, American Red Cross, American Heart Association, Salvation Army, etc.)
- We are unable to contribute to political organizations, fraternal groups or social clubs that engage in any kind of political activity.
- We do not contribute donations for advertising in bulletins, event programs, yearbooks, or any other print advertising.
- We generally do not contribute donations to sports clubs, sports teams or sports events.
- All organizations requesting assistance may not discriminate for any reason including race, color, religion, creed, age, gender, national origin or sexual orientation.
- Your application must be submitted at least one month prior to your event and you must allow two weeks for Festival Foods to process your request. You will be contacted via email whether or not your request has been granted.
Event Sponsorships
At Festival Foods, we're all about sponsoring events in your community that make a positive difference.
We receive thousands of sponsorship opportunities each year. In response to the large number of requests, we developed an online submission process in order to gather detailed information needed to determine the best partnerships in which Festival Foods can make the best impact in the community.
- We are unable to contribute to individuals or families in pursuit of individual goals or their personal interests. However, we do support local non-profit organizations that assist people in these situations. (i.e. American Cancer Society, American Red Cross, American Heart Association, Salvation Army, etc.)
- We are unable to contribute to political organizations, fraternal groups or social clubs that engage in any kind of political activity.
- We do not contribute donations for advertising in bulletins, event programs, yearbooks, or any other print advertising.
- We generally do not contribute donations to sports clubs, sports teams or sports events.
- All organizations requesting assistance may not discriminate for any reason including race, color, religion, creed, age, gender, national origin or sexual orientation.
- Your sponsorship application must be submitted at least 60 days prior to the event and must allow two weeks for Festival Foods to respond to your request. You will be contacted via email whether or not your request has been granted.
Fundraising Icon Sales
We're excited to offer local charities the opportunity to sell icons in our stores. Guests can donate $1 or $5 at checkout with the cost being added to their total bill. An icon is then given to the guest to write their name on and displayed in-store during the sale.
Ticket Sales
Looking to sell tickets to your event at Festival Foods locations? Provide pertinent details about the event and submit your request.
Volunteer Opportunities
At Festival Foods, we're all about connecting you with inspiring opportunities to give back to your community. Are you ready to make a difference together?
In Store Collection Drives
We're excited to offer local charities and partners the opportunity to host drives at various Festival Foods locations across the state. While we often work with local Food for Neighbors and Paw Away Hunger partners for these initiatives, there are also opportunities for other collections to be considered. Learn more about availability and opportunities here.
- In support of our communities Festival Foods allows strategically scheduled access to our Cart Lobby area for charitable drives by non-profit groups.
- We do not allow any sales to take place (with few, pre-approved exceptions)
- Approval is based on availability for stores – other exclusions may apply.
- We typically recommend these drives are no longer than two weeks, but this may vary. A community involvement coordinator will work with you on optimizing your drive.
- Please note that we receive many requests for in-store drives, and requests made 30-60 days in advance are appreciated.
Community Events
We also offer food programs and sponsor many community events each year to build our communities and make them stronger, including:
