How to Use Social Media to Promote Your Bake Sale

Want to get more people to your bake sale? Social media is a great way to spread the word! Even if you’re not a social media expert, these simple steps will help you reach more supporters and raise more money for pediatric cancer research. And if you’re feeling unsure, ask a tech-savvy friend, family member or even us at Cookies for Kids’ Cancer for help!

Start Talking About Your Bake Sale Early

The more people know about your bake sale, the better! Start posting at least two weeks before your event.

• First Post: Share the date, time, and location of your bake sale. Keep it simple! Example: “Come grab a cookie and support pediatric cancer research! 🍪📅 Saturday, March 10th, 10 AM - 2 PM at Main Street Park.”

• Reminder Posts: Post updates like “One week to go!” or “We’re baking up something sweet for this weekend!”

💡 Tip: If you’re not sure how to post, ask a friend who’s good with social media to help you!

Share Photos & Videos

People love seeing pictures! Take some photos while baking, setting up your table, or even a quick video saying why you’re hosting your bake sale.

• Post pictures of your cookies, your baking setup, or signs for the event.

• If you’re camera-shy, just post a photo of your treats with a short message.

• You can use your phone—no fancy camera needed!

Ask Friends, Family & Local Businesses to Share Your Post

The easiest way to reach more people? Ask your friends, family or even local businesses to share your post!

• Text them: “Hey! Can you share my bake sale post on your page to help spread the word?”

• Post in local community Facebook groups or neighborhood pages.

• Ask local businesses to reshare your post! If you’re hosting your bake sale outside a coffee shop, bakery, or store, ask them to share your event details with their followers. Many small businesses love supporting fundraisers!

Use Simple Hashtags & Tag People

Adding hashtags can help more people find your event. Try using:

✅ #BakeSale
✅ #CookiesForKidsCancer
✅ #Fundraiser

Also, tag anyone involved—friends helping you bake, local businesses that might support you, or even @Cookies4Kids on Instagram and Cookies for Kids’ Cancer on Facebook!

Go Live or Post on Event Day

On the day of your bake sale, post a quick “We’re open!” message or even a short video.

• If you can, use Facebook or Instagram Live to show off your cookie table and invite people to stop by!

• If that sounds tricky, just snap a picture of your setup and post it.

Say Thank You & Share How You Did

Once your bake sale is over, let everyone know how much you raised and say thanks!

• Post a thank-you message with a photo: “Thanks to everyone who stopped by! Together, we raised $X for pediatric cancer research. 🍪💛”

• Tag friends who helped out and those who donated.

💡 Tip: This makes people feel good about being part of your event and more likely to help again next time!

The Bottom Line

You don’t have to be a social media expert to spread the word! Just post simple updates, share photos, and ask friends and local businesses to help. And if you’re not sure how to do something, don’t be afraid to ask a tech-savvy friend!

Now go have a great bake sale—and don’t forget to tag @Cookies4Kids on Instagram or Cookies for Kids' Cancer on Facebook so we can cheer you on! 🎉