Fundraising events
Sausage sizzles, cake stalls and other food-related events are great ways for charities and non-profit community groups to raise funds and highlight their cause at the same time.
A charity or a non-profit community group that is selling or handling food is considered a food business for the purposes of Queensland’s Food Act 2006 (the Act).
The Act requires that certain activities be licensed by their local council. Exemptions apply for some activities operated by non-profit groups, but regardless of whether a licence is required, all food businesses must ensure they provide safe and suitable food.
To find out if your non-profit activity requires a licence, speak to your local council.
Queensland Health has developed a pocketbook guide to assist non-profit groups to comply with the food safety requirements for a fundraising event under Queensland food safety laws.