Franklin Food Pantry: Donor Nibble - the March 2023 newsletter

FY22 Annual Report, Empty Bowls & Building Update

March 2023 - Donor Nibble   FFP FY2022 Annual Report We are excited to share our FY22 Annual Report. This snapshot of Franklin Food Pantry's finances, programs, donors, staff and neighbors provides an update on our operations and the impact of your support.   This year's report highlights our strategic decision to make permanent the multiple methods of distribution, and other initiatives, implemented during COVID, including Weekly In-Person Shopping (instead of monthly), additional Mobile Pantry sites, Curbside Distribution, organic Community Garden produce and Home Delivery. Check out the full report in the link below! Annual Report FY2022 We received a note recently that reminded us of the positive impact we are making together as a community. "Thank you for making the experience of needing and asking for assistance such an easy, positive, and comfortable one. It can be very difficult to disclose to others when your family is struggling. Everyone at the Franklin Food Pantry has been so warm and welcoming that my anxiety about the process is gone." ~ Neighbor 8th Annual Empty Bowls Dinner and Auction Tickets are available now! Empty Bowls Tickets The 8th annual Empty Bowls Dinner and Auction fundraiser will take place on May 18th to benefit the Franklin Food Pantry. The May 18th fundraiser, includes a simple meal of soup and bread, meant to remind guests of the many "empty bowls" that exist in the lives of those who experience hunger. Dinner guests choose hand-made bowls to take home as a reminder that "somewhere, someone's bowl is empty." Click to Sponsor Empty Bowls Building Update "It's not about the building, it's about what we will do in the building." Plans for our upcoming move are moving along! We can't wait to welcome neighbors into our new space. Click the button above for the latest building updates! DAF Direct Legacy Gifts Help ensure that The Pantry will be here to serve our community in the future by making a legacy gift. This can be as simple as leaving a percentage of your estate to The Pantry in your will. Donor Advised Funds Did you know that you can make a tax-free qualified charitable distribution at any time from your IRA if you are 70½ or more years old.  Please seek the advice of your tax accountant or attorney.  From the Massachusetts Nonprofit Network Universal State Charitable Deduction Update The long-delayed Massachusetts state charitable contributions deduction took effect on January 1, 2023. This deduction is now available to all donors including those who don't itemize deductions on their federal tax returns.   Thank you for supporting The Pantry!

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