Taza Chocoloate, Smudge Ink, Biena Chick Pea Snacks and Cook's Illustrated among Massachusetts Vendors helping New England schools with Fall Fundraising

Schools are open and the fall fundraising season is up and running. A group of Massachusetts vendors are pitching in to add a new twist to the usual school fundraising fare.

Massachusetts favorites like ReFleece, EH Chocolatier, Cook’s Illustrated, Biena Chick Pea Snacks, Ceaco Puzzles, Taza Chocolate, Cuppow, Dancing Deer Baking Co., Gryphon Design Collective, Onehundred, Modern Moose, Robinson Press, Smudge Ink and Zootility Tools are in the pages of Close Buy Catalog, a local goods fundraising catalog featuring only made in New England products.

Participating Massachusetts schools include Bowen Elementary, Newton; Chamberlain, Taunton; Hannah School, Beverly; John F. Kennedy School, Somerville; Morrison Elementary, Braintree; Naquag, Rutland; North Reading HS, Roosevelt Elementary, Melrose; Silver Lake HS Music Department, Kingston; The Center School, Greenland; The Rashi School, Dedham; Waltham Daycare and Watertown Cooperative Nursery.

This year’s Close Buy Catalog features over 120 New England vendors – showcasing their locally made specialty food, body care, gifts, accessories, toys and stationery, and helping schools and clubs raise money for things like field trips and special projects while at the same time supporting the local economy.

Anyone can shop! To support both the participating Massachusetts schools and vendors, visit closebuycatalog.com. 30% of each sale will benefit a participating Close Buy school or organization of your choice. This year’s online sale runs through October 3rd.