What is "Market Day"?

For those of you who don't already know what Market Day is, I'm here for YOU!

In summary, Market Day is an opportunity for anyone at all to order delicious delicacies (and occasionally, seasonal trinkets) while supporting their local school(s). In Hickory, we support the Fort Cherry Elementary PTA buy stocking up on gourmet goodies once a month through the Market Day program. Some of our favorite items:

Vegetable Fried Rice
Trail Mix Breakfast Cookies
Seasoned Chicken Breast Strips
Chocolate Chip Mini Pancakes
Breakfast Bundles®
Chicken Gems®

For the web-loving kind, you can set up an account right at markeyday.com, select your school (there are a lot of local options, folks!), shop online and submit your order. Orders are delivered monthly during a fairly small window of time, so make sure you note the date/time for delivery and pickup. I can tell you, based on experience, that not all of those PTA folks are friendly and understanding if you forget and/or can't make it to the pickup location to pay for and pick up your order!!!

For those who prefer filling out a paper form, you can always contact the PTA to request a brochure. The contact information, as it is listed on marketday.com, is:

Fort Cherry Elementary PTA
110 Fort Cherry Rd
McDonald, PA 15057
724-356-4445

There are hundreds of items for sale, some of which are 'regular' items that appear month after month, and some of which are 'special items' which will only appear in the brochure for a limited time. There are "Taste for Health" items that "contain no more than 300 calories or 30% calories from fat per serving." Some of the other notations on items sold through Market Day:

		Reduced price item
		Taste for Health products contain no more than 300 calories or 30% calories from fat per serving
		Market Day Naturals products have no preservatives, artificial flavors, colors or trans fat
		Quick Cook from freezer to table in 15 minutes or less
		Microwaveable
		Low Carb products contain 8 grams or less of carbohydrates per serving
		Gluten Free
		Peanut Free
		Kosher
		Dairy Free
		Recipe Card

Always check back for clearance items, too! Typically items will be put on clearance about halfway through the month... the date will be available online, so check for it!