Central A & M High School Class of 2028: Popcorn for a Purpose

Mt. Zion, IL – 3/2/2025 – Del’s Popcorn Shop is excited to celebrate another successful fundraiser with an outstanding local organization. Thanks to the hard work and support from the community, we helped raise over $900 for Central A & M High School Class of 2028, making a real difference for the students’ upcoming activities and future events.

"The Central A & M High School Class of 2028 is a great example of a worthy cause. They met all the criteria for us as a long-term community partner," shared Ellie Gross, Del’s national sales manager. "We love these teams, and we love these kids. We are so happy we can play a part in their story."

Central A & M High School Class of 2028

Central A & M High School, based in the heart of Central Illinois, is home to the proud Raiders. The school focuses on building a strong academic foundation while inspiring leadership, responsibility, and service in its students. Central A & M is dedicated to preparing young people not just for graduation day, but for a lifetime of success and community involvement.

Del’s Popcorn Shop

Del’s is a gourmet retail popcorn and confectionery based in Springfield, IL. Del’s became a part of the Central Illinois community after the Great Depression and before World War II. Its handmade recipes and old-fashioned approach take customers back to a simpler time. An entrepreneur named John Baldwin started Del’s by selling popcorn and candy out of his print shop, and ever since, Del’s has been a local favorite.

Today, Del’s offers a wide range of scratch-made popcorn and sweets, including cheddar cheese popcorn, caramel corn, fudge, peanut brittle, and caramel apples. Loved by generations, Del’s now ships its favorite treats nationwide at www.delspopcornshop.com. In addition to serving customers, Del’s also partners with schools, teams, and non-profits through its easy-to-run Virtual Popcorn Fundraising platform.

If you’re thinking about a fun, easy, and rewarding way to raise money for your group, you can find out more about starting your own fundraiser here.

Press Inquiries:
Ellie Gross
ellie@delspopcornshop.com