Franklin Food Pantry opening for federal workers
"As the government shutdown continues, the Franklin Food Pantry this week is opening on two evenings specifically to offer food assistance to federal workers impacted by the shutdown.
While the pantry is closed for its usual hours this week, volunteers will be on hand for shutdown-inspired shopping hours on Tuesday, Jan. 22 and Thursday, Jan. 24, 5-7 p.m. The distribution is for federal employees only, at the pantry at 43 West Central St., Franklin.
Federal works do not need to make an appointment to come by, but they will be asked to show their federal ID badges.
“With no end in sight to the shutdown, we hope to provide for these families for as long as they need us,” Pantry Executive Director Erin Lynch said. “We will continue to work with the Greater Boston Food Bank and our local retail partners to maintain enough inventory to meet the need.”Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
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flu season trending to be bad one
"Flu season is not looking particularly good in Massachusetts.
Influenza activity is trending upward in Massachusetts and tracking slightly worse than last year, one of the most-challenging flu seasons in recent history.
Public health officials reported a sharp increase in the number of flu and flu-like illnesses around the New Year, marking a trend likely to continue through the flu season that typically ends in March.
“The flu season is well underway,” said Dr. Lawrence Madoff, director of the Epidemiology and Immunization Division at the Massachusetts Department of Public Health. “It’s tracking very similar to last year’s season, which was a severe one.”
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