Student organizations are permitted to conduct food sales or giveaways for organization fundraising or promotional purposes, if the items are:
- Permissible per Michigan's Cottage Food Law,* or
- Ready-to-eat, individually packaged foods prepared by licensed service providers for individual consumption.** (This does not include foods fully or partially prepared on the day of sale, such as hot pizza slices or other fresh food)
- Not sold or given away in direct proximity to a campus food establishment.
*Typical items distributed by student organizations that qualify under the Cottage Food Law include: breads, muffins, cookies, brownies, and cupcakes. All Cottage Food Law requirements must be met for these items to be distributed on campus, including packaging and labelling.
**Items that typically qualify as packaged food prepared by licensed service providers for individual consumption include: candy, popsicles, chips, granola bars, fruit snacks, and canned, shelf-stable beverages. Items must be individually labelled for distribution.
For any other foods that organizations intend to provide on campus, the Catering Office must be contacted to discuss the food and beverage needs.
Please see the University Food Policy for more information.