Why Scrip fundraisers?

The reason for the effectiveness of scrip is simple: families generate revenue through purchases
they would make anyway. Groceries, clothing, toys, gifts, even gasoline can be purchased with
scrip. An organization of 150 families easily spends between one and two million dollars per
year on food, clothing and other essentials. If these families use scrip for these purchases, they
can raise as much as $40,000 to $80,000 per year — without spending an additional penny.