Saturday, November 22, 2025

Franklin Food Pantry reminds folks to ensure food safety and prevent waste, please follow the guidelines on what to donate

IMPORTANT: WE CANNOT ACCEPT PERISHABLE ITEMS INCLUDING TURKEYS ⚠️
It's nearly Thanksgiving and we are immensely grateful for our community's generosity.

If you are planning to donate to The Pantry, please read the following important information:
Franklin Food Pantry reminds folks to ensure food safety and prevent waste, please follow the guidelines on what to donate
Franklin Food Pantry reminds folks to ensure
food safety and prevent waste, please
follow the guidelines on what to donate
To ensure food safety and prevent waste, please DO NOT leave any of the following perishable items in our donation bin. Items left will be thrown away, which may result in a cost to The Pantry.
🚫 Meats (frozen, raw, cooked): Poultry, pork, beef, deli meat, etc.
🚫 Refrigerated/Frozen Items: Milk, juice, eggs, etc.
🚫 Fresh Produce: Potatoes, lettuce, carrots, fresh fruit, etc.
🚫 Home-Prepared Items: Leftovers, casseroles, baked goods, etc.
➡️ COMPLETE DONATIONS GUIDELINES HERE: https://www.franklinfoodpantry.org/donation-guidelines/
✅ WE ACCEPT SHELF STABLE ITEMS! ✅
We happily accept factory-sealed, non-expired items like canned yams, cranberry sauce, and boxed stuffing!
➡️ FIND OUR FULL NEEDS LIST & WEBSITE HERE: https://www.franklinfoodpantry.org/get.../pantry-needs/