"Did you catch the Franklin Food Pantry on NBC10 Boston and NECN?
Check out how we're using the Citizens Champions in Action Award to build community and nourish neighbors!"
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| Did you catch the Franklin Food Pantry on TV? (3 min video) |
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| Franklin
Town Administrator Jamie Hellen (R) presents David Bascom (L) with the 2023
President’s Volunteer Service Award at the Franklin Food Pantry’s annual
volunteer lunch |
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| Franklin Food Pantry Volunteer and Board of Director's Chairperson Rachel Flum (L) with Franklin Food Pantry Executive Director Tina Powderly (R) at the annual volunteer luncheon |
The Franklin Food Pantry, Inc. offers supplemental food assistance, household necessities, and resource referral programs to more than 1,300 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 In-person Shopping, Curbside Pick-up, Emergency Food Bags, Mobile Pantries, Home Delivery, Kids’ Snack Bags, Weekend Backpacks, Holiday Meal Kits, 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.
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| Help Stamp Out Hunger |
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| Franklin letter carriers will collect for Stamp Out Hunger on May 11 |
FM #1183 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1183 in the series.
This session of the radio show shares my conversation with Brenna Johnson, Franklin High School art/ceramics teacher and Empty Bowls (EB) coordinator. We met to record in the ceramics room at FHS on Tuesday, April 23, 2024.
The FHS EBers introduce themselves as we go around the table:
Kira Magliari, Senior, EB Social Media, continuing a family tradition of participating in Empty Bowls, has made a Silent Auction piece, helped make the Jeff Roy Project this year
Allie Maccalous, Senior, EB President, in AP3D Ceramics this year, assists in running Empty Bowls administratively each week, has made several Silent Auction pieces over the years, helped with the Jeff Roy Project this year
Bridget Kennedy, Senior, EB Secretary, in AP3D Ceramics & Independent Study in Ceramics this year, has made several Silent Auction pieces
The conversation runs about 35 minutes. Let’s listen to my conversation with the FHS Empty Bowls Club leadership team. Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1183-empty-bowls-2024-working-with-clay-words-04-23-24
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Tickets for the Empty Bowls Dinner May 23 -> https://interland3.donorperfect.net/weblink/weblink.aspx?name=E188424&id=86
Buy a T-shirts for Empty Bowls -> https://unipaygold.unibank.com/transactioninfo.aspx?TID=32256
Steve’s poem dedicated to Brenna Johnson and the Empty Bowls Club -> https://www.quietpoet.com/2023/03/please-should-not-be-needed.html
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The music for the intro and exit was provided by Michael Clark and the group "East of Shirley". The piece is titled "Ernesto, manana" c. Michael Clark & Tintype Tunes, 2008 and used with their permission.
I hope you enjoy!
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| This episode talks about working with clay and words to create awareness around Empty Bowls 2024 (audio) |
"Mamma Mia!
Dine in or order out from The Chateau in Franklin, MA on Thursday, May 2, 2024, mention the Franklin Food Pantry fundraiser, and 20% of your total sale will be donated to The Pantry.
In-person – Guests must let their server know to flag their check for the fundraiser.
Online orders – When ordering online, add the item “Fundraiser” to your cart and enter “Franklin Food Pantry” in the special instructions box."
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| Dine in or Order out at The Chateau on Thursday, May 2 in a fund raiser for the Food Pantry |
"Get your Empty Bowls T-shirt! Designed by a Club member, t-shirt proceeds help with costs to create pottery auctioned at the Franklin High School Empty Bowls Fundraiser.
Shirts will be distributed at the fundraiser on May 23, 2024.
Please note that a separate ticket is required to attend the event. Purchase in advance at www.franklinfoodpantry.org ->https://interland3.donorperfect.net/weblink/weblink.aspx?name=E188424&id=86
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| Get your Empty Bowls T-shirt and help the Empty Bowls fund raising efforts! |
From the Franklin Food Pantry Facebook posting:
"From an idea over 30 years ago, The Pantry has blossomed into a beacon of hope, nourishing over 660 households last year - and Temple Etz Chaim has been there from the beginning. We are humbled by their unwavering support and deeply honored to receive the Tree of Life Award for service to the community.
Photo: Rachel Flum, Chair, Board of Directors (R) accepts the Tree of Life Award on behalf of the Franklin Food Pantry alongside Isaac Chartoff (L) who was also awarded for his individual service."
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| Franklin Food Pantry recognized for service to the community with Tree of Life Award by Temple Etz Chaim |
Reducing Food Waste Helps the Planet and Neighbors Experiencing Food Insecurity
The Franklin Food Pantry, which provides supplemental food assistance in Franklin, Massachusetts, is honoring Earth Month by raising awareness about food waste and its impact on the community and the planet.
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| Franklin Food Pantry Honors Earth Month |
“Fresh, healthy food should be in the hands of those who need it, and not in landfills,” said Tina Powderly, Executive Director of the Franklin Food Pantry. " The Franklin Food Pantry is dedicated to reducing waste and forming meaningful partnerships with organizations that strengthen through environmental stewardship.”
The Pantry encourages the community to reduce food waste at home by:
• Planning Ahead– Make a shopping list and only buy what you know you’ll use
• Freezing Food – Save items by freezing them before they spoil
• Trying New Recipes – Enter the names of food items into the Greater Boston Food Bank’s Click N’ Cook tool to create healthy recipes with everyday ingredients
• Donating Food – Perhaps you purchased too much gravy for Thanksgiving, or canned goods for a holiday. Rather than throw the items away, donate the items before they expire.
Food rescue is one of several initiatives undertaken by The Pantry to increase sustainability. This year, The Pantry will maintain eight garden beds at the Franklin Community Garden, and at-home gardeners are encouraged to grow flowers for Pantry clients. These efforts will benefit the environment by providing local, fresh items and creating food and habitats for pollinators such as honeybees, butterflies, birds, bats, and other animals.
Additionally, The Pantry plans to install a solar panel system, which will help reduce operating costs and have a positive indirect impact on the environment by reducing reliance on fossil fuels.
About the Franklin Food Pantry, Inc.
The Franklin Food Pantry, Inc. offers supplemental food assistance, household necessities, and resource referral programs to more than 1,300 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 In-person Shopping, Curbside Pick-up, Emergency Food Bags, Mobile Pantries, Home Delivery, Kids’ Snack Bags, Weekend Backpacks, Holiday Meal Kits, 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.
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| Franklin letter carriers will collect for Stamp Out Hunger on May 11 |
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| Rep Jeff Roy works with members of the Empty Bowls Club to create a ceramic piece |
"April is Volunteer Appreciation Month! We're kicking off the recognition with a special thank you message to Pantry volunteers from Senator Becca Rausch. Thank you, volunteers!#NationalVolunteersMonth #volunteers #thankyou"
Rausch, Franklin Food Pantry Video 2024 from Rausch Events on Vimeo.
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| Senator Rausch thanks the Franklin Food Pantry volunteers with video message (video) |
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| Party for The Pantry, a Musical Fundraiser |
The Franklin Food Pantry, Inc. offers supplemental food assistance, household necessities, and resource referral programs to more than 1,300 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, Lovin’ Spoonfuls, and local grocery stores to achieve greater buying power and lower costs. Programs include In-person Shopping, Curbside Pick-up, Emergency Food Bags, Mobile Pantries, Home Delivery, Kids’ Snack Bags, Weekend Backpacks, Holiday Meal Kits, Community Gardens, and the 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.
Have a Franklin Food Pantry volunteer in your life? April is Volunteer Appreciation Month so why not say “thank you” with a gift from our store?Get your swag on! Support The Pantry by sporting the latest gear including, hats, t-shirts, bags and so much more!Don’t delay – the store is only open through April 14, 2024.
Via Senator Becca Rausch:
"Today’s local leader shout-out goes to Tina Powderly of !
Tina is a proven food equity and nutrition champion. She serves as Executive Director of the , managing a team of nearly 300 active volunteers and staff.
Thank you, Tina!"
#mapoli #WHM2024
Senator Becca Rausch recognizes Tina Powderly for Women's History Month
Yesterday Rep. Jeff Roy worked with Empty Bowls making a ceramic tray for the annual fundraiser on Thurs. May 23rd, 6-8pm in the FHS cafeteria.
Tickets go on sale Monday through the pantry’s website.
Shared from -> https://twitter.com/johnsonb_ms/status/1773168494613323797
Ticket for Empty Bowls -> https://www.franklinfoodpantry.org/emptybowls/
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| Rep. Jeff Roy worked with Empty Bowls on a Silent Auction item |
