Frequently Asked Questions


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How Does the Online Ordering Process Work?

Our approach is fresh and out-of-the-box compared to many fund raisers.   Our online ordering concept is streamlined and easy for participants and fund raiser coordinators to work with.  Let’s face it, those who are participating in fund raisers are volunteering their most precious commodity – their time.  By keeping the fund raiser simple and easy to handle, you will find more participants will be inspired to help make this event a profitable success for your group which is what fund raisers are all about!

Each fund raiser will have their own webpage which can include verbiage about their event – this will be part of the link that is emailed out to potential customers.

Each customer will then choose the products they want by adding them to their cart. When done shopping, they will pay safely and securely via PayPal. They will then receive an email confirmation of the transaction.

Parents/participants will not have to worry about being responsible for collecting and sorting out the monies since each order will be paid online.
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What Type of Products Does EZ Meals Fund Raisers offer?

We are independent Distributors with Homemade Gourmet ®.  The products offered are thru Homemade Gourmet ®.  Customers and their families will enjoy quality, home-cooked meals with Homemade Gourmet’s® wonderful selection of products.  By offering a variety of easy-to-prepare mixes, customers will be able to not only save time and money on their grocery budget; they will also be able to fix a home cooked meal versus the local take-out day in and day out.   Our wide variety of products are intended for every day use at dinner time and have a huge purchase appeal due to their easy usability; many can be prepared in healthy ways.  We offer a wide variety of price points in our suggested product line up so there is something for everyone.

Homemade Gourmet ® offers about 100 mixes in their product line – we have a recommended selection of about 25 mixes to offer.   Mix selection can be altered based upon your group’s needs and desires.

Full product information can be viewed on www.homemadegourmet.com/cheri2954.

3
How Much Does EZ Meals Fund Raisers Offer to Our Organization?

We offer 35% of the sales after expenses (see below).

4
What Expenses are Involved and are there any start up fees?

The only expense incurred is the credit card processing which is 3.15%.  There are no other expenses before, during or after the fund raiser. 
5
How Soon will we receive our Proceeds?

As soon as the event is closed and all payments are finalized.

6
Online Ordering is great – what about the cases where Internet orders can not be taken, ie. Someone who does not have internet access?

We will have a downloadable order form to accommodate those orders – credit card payments are preferred.  Checks are accepted but must be held for 7 business days until they clear. 
7
How will we know who sold what?

We will provide you with a report so that people know how to disburse their orders.

8
How do we get our orders and is there shipping cost?

Shipping cost will be added to each order so the group does have to absorb that expense.

Orders will be placed at the close of the fund raiser and will be shipped to the contact person and/or specified address.   The coordinator will then sort the product for each participant.   Each participant is responsible for delivering their own orders.

Delivery is via UPS – a tracking number will be forwarded to the event coordinator.

9
Is Direct Ship Available to a Long Distance Customer? 

We can not fulfill this request at this time; however, it is on our list to consider at a later date.
10
What about catalogs, packets, information to parents/participants?

The website link is all each participants need.  No catalogs or packets will be necessary, unless someone needs a downloadable order form.

11
What types of groups would benefit from EZ Meals Fund Raisers?

Schools and School Groups, i.e. Band       
Cheerleading, Sports, Various Clubs
Daycares
Church and Youth Groups
Non- School related Sports groups           
Mom’s Groups                       
Dance Groups/Gymnastics
Not-for-Profit Organizations

We welcome groups of all sizes.

Our concept is also a fit for events involving primarily adults, i.e. events for animal shelters/rescue, food shelters, various children’s and women’s shelters and organizations, chronic disease and health ailments, i.e. breast cancer, MS, diabetes, etc. 

Fund raisers coordinators will need to provide the tax ID number.   In special cases, we may consider fund raisers for individuals.   We will review and consider all fund raiser requests and respond in a timely fashion

12
How Long Does It Take to Receive our Orders?

Typically, 2 weeks for delivery – chances are it will be sooner.

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What If someone has nutritional/allergy issues?

Full nutritional information is included on each mix and is also viewable on www.homemadegourmet.com/cheri2954.  If the needed information is not included on what is on our site, the customer can send us an email and we can contact R&D at Homemade Gourmet’s home office.
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Who Runs EZ Meals Fund Raisers?

EZ Meals Fund Raisers is operated by Cheri and Mark Semple, Independent Distributors of Homemade Gourmet ®.   We have been representing Homemade Gourmet® for 6 years and have watched the company evolve to the meal solution we all want and need these days.   We feel it is important to give back to the community and look forward to working with you with your fund raising needs.  To view full information of Homemade Gourmet ®, visit their website at www.homemadegourmet.com/cheri2954.  

Thank you for considering EZ Meals Fund Raisers as your fresh fund raising solution!