Showing posts with label Franklin Food Pantry. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Franklin Food Pantry. Show all posts

Monday, June 30, 2025

Free lunch program for Summer by YMCA with Franklin Food Pantry collaboration

Free lunch program for Summer by YMCA
Free lunch program for Summer by YMCA
Get the kids out of the heat and enjoy a FREE lunch at Bellingham Public Library - Massachusetts!

Children (age 18 and under) and their caregiver are invited to join us every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM for a no-cost summer meal, now through August 14, 2025.

Additional no-cost lunch sites are at Memorial School in Milford (M, T, W, Th, and F from 11 AM to 12:30 PM), and the Jackson Elementary School in Plainville (T and Th, 12:15 to 1 PM).



Thursday, June 26, 2025

BJ's donates a refrigerated truck & 2 commercial cooling units to the Franklin Food Pantry

We have some incredible news! @bjswholesale is donating a new refrigerated truck and two commercial cooling units to The Pantry!


BJ's donates a refrigerated truck & 2 commercial cooling units
BJ's donates a refrigerated truck & 2 commercial cooling units
This donation is a game-changer for us - dramatically improving our efficiency and expanding our capacity to store and distribute fresh, healthy food. It means we can feed even more of our neighbors and ensure they have access to the nutritious food we all deserve.


We are filled with gratitude for BJ's commitment to our community!






Free lunch program for summertime on Tues-Weds-Thu at Bellingham Library

Franklin Food Pantry in collaboration with the Hockomock YMCA:

Get the kids out of the heat and join us at Bellingham Public Library for a free lunch!
Free lunch program for summertime
Free lunch program for summertime 

We've partnered with @hockomockymca provide no-cost lunches to children (age 18 and under) and their caregivers on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM.

The program runs through August 14, 2025, and there is no paperwork or registration – just show up and enjoy a free lunch.

Additional no-cost lunch sites are at Memorial School in Milford (M, T, W, Th, and F from 11 AM to 12:30 PM), and the Jackson Elementary School in Plainville (T and Th, 12:15 to 1 PM).




Saturday, June 21, 2025

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Saturday, June 21, 2025 ???

Saturday, June 21

** Fakes and Forgeries Exhibit (during Franklin Historical Museum Open Hours)

9:00am Thrifty Threads (Franklin Federated Church)
10:00am Franklin Historical Museum (always free)
10:00am Rise Up (Franklin United Methodist Church)
10:00am Walking Group (St John's Episcopal Church)
12:00pm Celebrate with Pride (Franklin Town Common)
12:00pm The Drummers' Studio 15th Anniversary Celebration (Bellingham High School)
1:00pm The Pantry Falmouth Road Race Team (Pour Richard's Wine & Provisions)
1:00pm Under The Sea Party (Franklin Public Library)
6:30pm Class of 1975 50th High School Reunion (THE BLACK BOX)


For additional details on Library  events ->   



**  NO Town Meetings today   **


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What's happening today in Franklin?
What's happening today in Franklin? 
Find the full Community event calendar  https://bit.ly/FranklinCommunityCalendar

If you have an event to add to the calendar, you can use the form to submit it for publication:  https://bit.ly/Submit2Calendar

Wednesday, June 18, 2025

Franklin Food Pantry shared "The Cost of Hunger in MA" report from the Greater Boston Food Bank


We're proud to share the Fifth Annual Food Access Report from our partner, The Greater Boston Food Bank.

Here are the findings:
  • "The Cost of Hunger in MA" report from the Greater Boston Food Bank
    "The Cost of Hunger in MA" report
    from the Greater Boston Food Bank
    Hunger on the Rise: 37 percent of Massachusetts households faced food insecurity in 2024, rising from 34 percent in 2023
  • Nutrition and Health Disparities: 67 percent of food-insecure households reported having at least one chronic health condition
  • Health Care Costs: 40 percent of food-insecure households reported forgoing necessary medical, dental, or prescription care
  • Social Costs: For the first time, the 2024 study examined how hunger impacts social well-being and connectedness—finding, for example, that only 58 percent of food-insecure households voted in the 2024 election, compared to 82 percent of food-secure households.

Read the full report here:



Saturday, June 14, 2025

Franklin Food Pantry Falmouth Road Race Team to Host Fundraiser to Combat Food Insecurity

The Franklin Food Pantry's Falmouth Road Race Team is lacing up to fight food insecurity! Come support the team as they take on the challenging 7-mile Falmouth Road Race on Sunday, August 17, with a goal of raising funds to support The Pantry.
Franklin Food Pantry Falmouth Road Race Team
Franklin Food Pantry Falmouth Road Race Team

To kick off their fundraising efforts, the team will host a special event:
  • What: Wine Tasting Fundraiser for the Franklin Food Pantry Falmouth Road Race Team
  • When: Saturday, June 21, 2025, from 1 to 5pm
  • Where: Pour Richard's Wine and Provisions, 835 W Central St., Franklin, MA
Tickets: $30 online (or $35 at the door). Admission includes a door-prize ticket, a wine-tasting flight, and small bites. Attendees will also have the opportunity to bid on silent auction items.

Can't make it to the fundraiser? You can still support the team and the Franklin Food Pantry by making a donation HERE.

Wednesday, June 4, 2025

Help The Pantry Falmouth Road Race Team with fund raising event at Pour Richard's June 21

fund raising event at Pour Richard's June 21
fund raising event at Pour Richard's June 21
The Pantry's @falmouthroadrace Team is lacing up to make a difference, and needs YOUR support! Join us for an afternoon fundraiser which includes wine tasting, delicious bites, and an awesome silent auction. 

Every ticket helps The Pantry provide vital services and programs to our community.

🗓️ When: Saturday, June 21, 2025 from 1 to 5 PM
📍 Where: @pourrichardswinema, 835 W Central St #2, Franklin, MA
🎟️ Tickets: $30 in advance ($35 at the door) – includes wine tasting, small bites & a door-prize ticket!

Come help The Pantry Falmouth Road Race Team meet their fundraising goal!
Purchase tix on our website -> https://www.franklinfoodpantry.org/falmouthroadrace/




Thursday, May 29, 2025

FHS Empty Bowls Club Celebrates a Decade of Impact, Raises Over $17,000 for Franklin Food Pantry

The Franklin High School Empty Bowls Club in partnership with the Franklin Food Pantry, hosted its 10th Annual Empty Bowls Fundraiser on Thursday, May 22, 2025, at Franklin High School, raising more than $17,000 to combat food insecurity in the community. Guided by Franklin High School teacher Brenna Johnson, the club empowers students to use their artistic talents and community spirit to bring awareness of hunger. The milestone event brought together students, families, and local businesses in a powerful demonstration of community support, centered around the reminder “Somewhere, someone’s bowl is empty.”

Empty Bowls Club Members provided approximately 200 attendees with a simple supper of soup and bread. Each person received a unique, hand-crafted ceramic bowl made by a student, serving as a tangible symbol of the club's mission. The evening also featured a silent auction with original works of art, live music by The Zajac Brothers, face painting, and a selfie booth.

"The 10th anniversary of the Empty Bowls fundraiser is a testament to the community partnership between The Pantry and the Franklin High School Empty Bowls Club and dedicated advisor Brenna Johnson.” said Tina Powderly, Executive Director, Franklin Food Pantry. “This student-led event, which has raised more than $109,000 over 10 years, has endured and grown, and speaks volumes about the values of our town and the heart of our young people. We are so grateful for their ongoing support, which has a direct and significant impact on the lives of our neighbors. “

(L-r) Jeff Roy, Brenna Johnson
(L-r) Jeff Roy, Brenna Johnson
The Richard J. Johnson Empty Bowls Scholarships, renamed this year in honor of Brenna Johnson’s father and funded by the Franklin Food Pantry, were awarded in the amount of $500 each to graduating seniors Isabella Kabat and Cleo St. Vrain Lary. Additionally, Brenna Johnson was recognized during the event by the State Representative Jeff Roy and the Massachusetts House of Representatives and Senate for exemplary community service.

The success of this year's event was made possible by the generous support of numerous sponsors: Allegra Marketing, Print, and Mail, School of Rock Franklin, Franklin Cultural Council, Next9Up, b. LUXE, Eagle Stainless Tube and Fabrication, Fenton Financial Group, Franklin Matters, Mount Street Farm, QRGA Certified Public Accountants, Advanced European Auto Repair, All Around Gymnastics Academy, The Baur Family, The Danz & Coates Family, Elizabeth's Bagels & More, Knights of Columbus #1847, and Grove Street Auto Repair. 

The Pantry offers assistance to individuals and households in Franklin, Massachusetts. If you or someone you know is experiencing food insecurity, we may be able to help. 

For more information visit our website at www.franklinfoodpantry.org, or call 508-528-3115.

Additional photos of the event (from Franklin Food Pantry) ->

About the Franklin Food Pantry, Inc.
The Franklin Food Pantry, Inc. offers supplemental food assistance, household necessities, and resource referrals to more than 1,800 individuals per year. The Pantry relies on donations and grants to purchase items and pay for daily operations, and partnerships with The Greater Boston Food Bank, Spoonfuls, and local grocery stores to achieve greater buying power and lower costs.  
Programs include Inside Shopping, Curbside Pickup, Emergency Food Boxes, Mobile Pantries, Home Delivery, Kids’ Snack Bags, Weekend Backpacks, Holiday Meals, and the SNAP match at Franklin Farmers Market. The Pantry is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization in good standing in Massachusetts, recognized by Charity Navigator as a Four-Star Charity, and awarded GuideStar’s Platinum Transparency ranking. The Pantry is located at 341 W Central St. in Franklin, MA on Route 140. Please visit www.franklinfoodpantry.org for more information. 

Friday, May 23, 2025

Franklin Letter Carriers Help “Stamp Out Hunger” with Annual Food Drive

The Franklin Food Pantry and Franklin Letter Carriers held the annual “Stamp Out Hunger” food drive, on Saturday, May 10, 2025. The town-wide event, led by the letter carriers, raised nearly 9,000 pounds of food and household items, which equates to approximately 7,500 meals, for individuals and families who are experiencing hunger and financial hardship in Franklin, Massachusetts. The outpouring of support comes at a critical time for The Pantry. Demand for the nonprofit’s programs and services continues to increase, and the community’s support is essential to meeting the growing need.

The Pantry began preparations for this year’s Stamp Out Hunger in October 2024. Volunteers, including youth groups, local businesses, houses of worship, and retirement communities volunteered their time to assemble Stamp Out Hunger bundles that included instructions and a paper bag, donated by Allegra Print and Marketing and Central Paper Company, Inc. 

Mary Diehl and her daughter were among the many volunteers
Mary Diehl and her daughter were among the many volunteers
A week prior to the event, letter carriers delivered the bundles to approximately 6,000 households in Franklin. On May 10, 2025, Franklin residents left donations of nonperishable food and goods by their mailboxes for letter carriers to collect along their route. Letter carriers brought the items to the Franklin Senior Center where volunteers set up stations to sort and organize the donations. The items will be distributed to clients through The Pantry’s several food assistance programs including Inside Shopping, Home Delivery, Mobile Pantries, Weekend Backpacks, Curbside Distribution, and more.

“Stamp Out Hunger plays a vital role in providing much-needed support to neighbors facing food insecurity and helps ensure The Pantry can provide nutritious food for individuals and families leading up to the summer months,” said Anne McGillis, Operations Director, Franklin Food Pantry. “We extend a heartfelt thank you to our amazing letter carriers, the Franklin Senior Center for generously providing space for the immense undertaking of receiving and sorting the donations, our dedicated volunteers who gave their time leading up to and on the day of the event, and the Franklin community for their ongoing generosity. It truly takes a village to combat food insecurity, and the overwhelming participation makes a tangible and profound difference in the lives of so many.”

Individuals, households, and businesses who did not receive a Pantry bundle or who did not have an opportunity to participate in Stamp Out Hunger can bring donations to the Franklin Food Pantry, 341 W Central St. in Franklin, and place items in the purple bin on the loading dock at the back of the building. Items can also be shipped directly through The Pantry’s Amazon Wish List.

Special thanks to the many individuals and groups who volunteered to help make this year’s Stamp Out Hunger a success including Benchmark Senior Living at Forge Hill, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Coldwell Banker Realty Franklin/Cumberland Regional Office, Dell Technologies, The Enclave of Franklin, Eversource Energy, First Universalist Society in Franklin, Franklin Federated Church, Franklin High School Boys Soccer Team, G&C Plumbing, Inc., The Language and Behavior Center (TLBC) New England, Liberty Mutual Insurance, Milford High School Football Team, Sensata Technologies, Station 117 Apartment Group, UDR Apartment Group.

Stamp Out Hunger 2026 will take place rain or shine on Saturday, May 9! 

To volunteer as an individual or group to help The Pantry with this or other upcoming events, please complete a volunteer application online: https://www.franklinfoodpantry.org/get-involved/volunteer/.

About the Franklin Food Pantry, Inc. 
The Franklin Food Pantry, Inc. offers supplemental food assistance, household necessities, and resource referrals to more than 1,800 individuals per year. The Pantry relies on donations and grants to purchase items and pay for daily operations, and partnerships with The Greater Boston Food Bank, Spoonfuls, and local grocery stores to achieve greater buying power and lower costs. Programs include Inside Shopping, Walk-in Shopping, Curbside Pickup, Emergency Food Bags, Mobile Pantries, Home Delivery, Kids’ Snack Bags, Weekend Backpacks, Holiday Meals, and the SNAP match at Franklin Farmers Market. The Pantry is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization in good standing in Massachusetts, recognized by Charity Navigator as a Four-Star Charity, and awarded GuideStar’s Platinum Transparency ranking. The Pantry is located at 341 W Central St. in Franklin, MA on Route 140. Please visit www.franklinfoodpantry.org for more information.

Wednesday, May 21, 2025

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Wednesday, May 21, 2025 ???

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Wednesday, May 21, 2025 ???
Library & Senior Center events
Wednesday, May 21

10:00am FPSA Open House (Franklin School for the Performing Arts - Music Dance Drama)

10:00am JFK 4th grade music field trip RI Philharmonic

11:00am Franklin Q&A (Franklin Senior Center)

1:00pm Where's the Toast? Memory Cafe (Franklin Senior Center)

6:00pm Paint Party Social "Whispering Magnolia" (franklin Food Pantry)

7:00pm Oskey (Franklin High School)



For additional details on Library & Senior Center events ->   
**   Town Meetings today   **

Economic Development Subcommittee Meeting

Wednesday, May 21, 2025, 5:45 PM

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05212025-1754 


Town Council Meeting (FY 2026 Budget Hearing)

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 7:00 PM

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05212025-1752 



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What's happening today in Franklin?
What's happening today in Franklin? 
Find the full Community event calendar  https://bit.ly/FranklinCommunityCalendar

If you have an event to add to the calendar, you can use the form to submit it for publication:  https://bit.ly/Submit2Calendar


Empty Bowls Fundraiser is Thursday, May 22, at 6 PM! Join the Family-friendly Annual Event that Supports the Franklin Food Pantry!



This year marks the 10th Anniversary of the Empty Bowls Dinner! The simple dinner of soup and bread is hosted by the Franklin High School Empty Bowls Club in partnership with The Pantry, and reminds us that, "Somewhere, someone's bowl is empty."


What: Empty Bowls Fundraiser

When: Thursday, May, 22, 2025, 6 to 8 p.m.

Where: Franklin High School Cafeteria

Tickets: Adults $22 online, $25 at the door

Children (ages 18 & under) $12 online, $15 at the door


Each attendee will leave with a hand-crafted ceramic bowl made by a student. There will also be silent auction items including original works of art, live music, and family-friendly fun—complete with face painting and a selfie booth with props!

Get Your Tickets! 

Thank You to the Empty Bowls Fundraiser Sponsors

The Empty Bowls Fundraiser would not be possible without the generous support of our sponsors. We are so grateful for their partnership!


Pot of Gold Sponsors

Allegra Marketing, Print, and Mail

School of Rock Franklin


Silver Platter Sponsors

Franklin Cultural Council

Next9Up


Bronze Bowl Sponsors

b. LUX

Eagle Stainless Tube and Fabrication

Fenton Financial Group

Franklin Matters

Mount Street Farm

QRGA Certified Public Accountants


Soup Starter Sponsors

Advanced European Auto Repair

All Around Gymnastics Academy

The Baur Family

The Danz & Coates Family

Elizabeth's Bagels & More

Knights of Columbus #1847

Grove Street Auto Repair

Receive Assistance from the Franklin Food Pantry

The Pantry offers assistance to more than 850 households in Franklin. If you or someone you know is experiencing food insecurity, we may be able to help. For more information, email Laura Du, Client Services Manager at Ldu@franklinfoodpantry.org, call 508-528-3115, or visit our website for complete details.

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