What kind or type of fundraisers did rural people do in the 1890's?

Question

I live in Arkansas.

Answer 1

Box suppers.  Each single girl cooked a meal for two and put it in a box or basket.  The boxes and baskets were auctioned off to the single men.  When you won the bidding, you had the privilege of finding out which girl made it and getting to share the meal with her.