School fundraisers were meant to build community and raise money, but they often came with hidden costs in time and effort. Whether selling, baking, or organizing, they tested everyone's limits more than expected.
These were the kinds of school fundraisers that left students burnt out, families broke, and garages full of junk.
These 14 school fundraisers started as simple events but often became highly competitive and taken far too seriously by students, parents, and schools.
These school fundraisers promised fun and funds, but they mostly delivered stress, confusion, and leftover wrapping paper.