Who do we ask for auction items when our partners already donate food all year?

Food banks and hunger relief groups run on cost-per-meal math. Your corporate partners know it. They already donate food and money all year, so a request for golf getaway packages or trip certificates can feel off-brand, even if it would bring in revenue. Every extra ask to a food donor risks the relationship that stocks your pantry. But an empty auction table isn’t the answer.

You don’t need to buy anything upfront. Consignment travel packages let you offer golf outings and entertainment experiences without spending a dime until they sell. You set a starting bid just 15 to 20% above cost, so you profit from the first bid. If an item doesn’t sell, you owe nothing. The cost is only what you decide to pay for sold experiences, and you keep everything above that.

Don’t ask your food partners for one more thing. Instead, browse over 140 consignment experiences from Giveback XP. Reserve what you like for free, get marketing materials, and add items as late as the day of your event. You only pay for an experience if it sells, keep 100% over the cost, and can sell experiences multiple times if the bidding gets hot. You are not too late: items can be added the same day as your event.

After your event, your auction brings in extra revenue without a single uncomfortable ask. Your food partners stay focused on what they do best, feeding the community. Your supporters win trips they want, and every dollar above cost turns into meals. The mission stays front and center, and the auction just adds fuel.