Q. What products can I sell through Red & Yellow's Fundraising Solutions?
A. America's best selling candies — M&M'S® Milk Chocolate Candies, M&M'S® Peanut Chocolate Candies, SKITTLES® Bite Size Candies, SNICKERS® Bars.

Q. I've never run a fundraiser before. How do I get started?
A. The easiest way to get started is to let us help you contact a Fundraising Distributor to help aid in your planning. Be prepared to offer information such as how many members will be participating and the dollar amount that your organization is trying to raise. A good Fundraising Distributor should be able to offer plenty of assistance and helpful hints on how to kick off a successful fundraiser. For additional information, go to our How To Get Started page.

Q. Why should I fundraise with candy?
A. Fundraising with candy, especially the products in Red & Yellow's Fundraising Solutions Program, is a fun and easy way for your organization to make money. Everyone loves candy and we offer some of America's most loved and recognized brands. Plus, there are no "Order Takers" to hassle with - you sell directly to your customers, making sales immediate and gratifying.

Q. How do I buy the candy?
A. You will need to purchase your candy through an authorized Masterfoods Fundraising Distributor. You can click on Help with Finding a Distributor to find one near you. We do not sell Fundraising product direct to Organizations, but we are confident our Distributors will be able to provide you with the full range of Masterfoods Fundraising Products.

Q. How much money can we expect to make?
A. The amount of money that you make will depend on several different things:

• The number of participants selling candy
• The amount of candy that you sell
• The Profit Percentage offered by the Distributor

Q. How do I determine how much candy I will need?
A. A good place to start is to determine the amount of money that your group needs to make and how many participants there will be. From here a Fundraising Distributor will be able to guide you as to how much candy you will need. Many have years of experience organizing fundraising candy sales and will be of great assistance in helping you plan for your event.

Q. When should I place my order?
A. You will need to check with the Distributor you select as to their particular guidelines. Some may require a lead time of up to four weeks. Others may be able to process your order within a day or two. Make sure you gather this information ahead of time in order to ensure that your candy arrives in time for the big Kick-off day.

Q. How do I pay for the candy I order? When is payment due?
A. Each Distributor has a different process for when and what type of payment is due. Some distributors will accept payment in the form of cash, credit card or Purchase Order. Others may only accept one of these forms of payment. Payment may be due at the beginning or end of your sale depending on the Distributor’s policy. You will want to discuss these items before placing your order to be sure you have a firm understanding of what will be expected. You may have to check with several distributors before finding the Payment Program that is right for you.

Q. How will the candy be delivered to my organization?
A. Depending on your Distributor, you may receive your product via one of the following ways: Delivered by the Distributor, Common Carrier, U.P.S. or you may pick the product up. Please ask your Distributor for delivery details.

Q. Can unsold product be returned?
A. Return Policies are set by each Distributor. Some may accept returns under certain conditions and others may not accept returns at all. You will want to ask the Distributor before placing your order what their policy is to make sure it fits the needs of your organization.

Q. Does the Profit Margin calculation account for sales tax?
A. No. The on-line calculator on the Calculating Your Profit page and the Profit Margin Calculation Worksheet on the Free Tools and Downloads page do not account for sales tax, if any. Depending on your state, some Distributors may be required to collect sales tax on the state's behalf. If that is the case, you will need to subtract the amount of sales tax paid from the profit calculations to get your true profit.

Q. Is there a number I can call for additional information?
A. Yes, for additional information or answers to your questions, please call (800) 449-6277. A representative will be available from 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Central Time Monday - Friday. If you call after normal business hours, your call will be returned on the following business day.