Franklin Food Pantry makes the big move to new facility next week, schedules to open June 6 for client appointments

Franklin Food Pantry (@FranklinFoodPan) tweeted Wed, May 17, 2023:

Next week is the BIG MOVE!!

We will be OPEN at our current location on Tuesday, May 23rd for CURBSIDE ONLY from 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM and 5:30 - 7:00 PM.

We plan to reopen at our new home at 341 West Central Street on Tuesday, June 6th for limited shopping appointments.
Thank you!

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Franklin Food Pantry makes the big move to new facility next week, schedules to open June 6 for client appointments

More about the Franklin Food Pantry new building ->   https://www.franklinfoodpantry.org/new-building-updates/

The FHS Empty Bowls simple supper is Thursday, May 18 at the FHS cafeteria. Tickets available online or at the door. Online -> bit.ly/EmptyBowls2023

Franklin Cultural District: Empty Bowls, film festival, book sale, recycling event, Disability Expo & more

Wednesday, May 17

1:00pm - Senior Scribblers (writing group) (Franklin Senior Center)

5:00pm - Wine & Charcuterie Experience (tickets req'd) (La Cantina Winery)

Thursday, May 18

8:30am - Town Council Office Hours  (Franklin Senior Center) 

6:00pm - Empty Bowls Dinner (Franklin High School)

6:00pm - FHS Film Festival (Franklin High School)

6:00pm - Kendo (live music) (La Cantina Winery)

6:00pm - Son of Sams Pizza (food truck) (La Cantina Winery)

6:30pm - Rain Garden Workshop (Franklin Public Library)

Friday, May 19

10:00am - Arts & Culture Listening Tour - Session 3

1:00pm - Book Sale ($1/book) (Franklin Public Library)

6:00pm - David Rak (live music) (La Cantina Winery)

Saturday, May 20

9:00am - Book sale ($1/book) (Franklin Public Library)

10:00am - Franklin Historical Museum (always free)

10:00am - Dehumidifier recycling event (must be a working unit) (Beaver Pond)

11:00am - Agricultural Expo (free event) (Norfolk Aggie)

11:00am - Disability Summit (free event) (Franklin Senior Center)

12:00pm - Yai's Kitchen  (67 Degrees Brewery)

1:00pm - Bag sale (books at $5/bag) (Franklin Public Library)

1:00pm - Shavuot Celebration (Franklin Public Library)

3:00pm - South St Six (live music) (La Cantina Winery)

6:00pm - It's a 'J' Thing (67 Degrees Brewery)

Sunday, May 21

7:30am - All you can eat Breakfast (Franklin Rod & Gun Club)

1:00pm - Franklin Historical Museum (always free)

7:00pm - Voices of Faith - a community concert (Church of Latter Day Saints)

Monday, May 22

7:00pm - Revolutionary Design: Modern Architecture in New England (virtual) (Franklin Public Library)

Tuesday, May 23

2:30pm - Rainbow Café (Franklin Senior Center)

7:00pm - "50 Hikes in Eastern Massachusetts" with Author Madeline Bilis (virtual) (Franklin Public Library)

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The Franklin Art Association Art Gallery remains open for viewing (and purchasing the art displayed) during business hours at Escape into Fiction (Main St, Franklin)

Franklin Art Association Art Gallery

Visit the Cultural District page ->  https://www.franklinculture.org/

Find the full Community event calendar  https://www.franklinmatters.org/p/blog-page.html

If you have an event to add to the calendar, you can use the form to submit it for publication:  https://forms.gle/oPdi8X3ZbHHyrHzo6

The Town meeting calendar is found  https://www.franklinma.gov/calendar
The School district calendar is found  https://www.franklinps.net/calendar-by-event-type/26 

Franklin Cultural District: Arts are happening here!

Both the FHS Community Service & Empty Bowls Clubs help the Franklin Food Pantry this week

Via the FHS Empty Bowls Club

A set of avocado inspired vases will be for sale at the Empty Bowls Silent Auction, Thurs. May 18th, 6-8pm in the FHS cafeteria. 

Purchase tickets here: bit.ly/EmptyBowls2023

A set of avocado inspired vases will be for sale at the Empty Bowls Silent Auction

Via the FHS Community Service Club

hi everyone! just a reminder that our food drive ends this FRIDAY so please donate if you have not already!! 

Anything is appreciated :) https://t.co/OUxPLQuIn5

FHS Community Service Club food drive ends Fri, May 19

The Empty Bowls Club talks about awareness of food insecurity and how the ceramic bowls help (audio)

FM #984 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 984 in the series. 

This session of the radio show shares my conversation with members of the FHS Empty Bowls Club. Brenna Johnson, FHS ceramics teacher, and club advisor. The Empty Bowls students introduce themselves as we around:  Katie Sawyer (President of the Club), Caroline Bruso (Vice-President), Hannah Tory, Samantha Taylor, Annabel Perez-Kocis, and Julia Spanek.

L-R Sherlock, Tory, Johnson, Bruso, & Sawyer

We had our conversation in the ceramics studio where the Empty Bowls are created. Three of the students actively took part in the conversation, three others were busy working on various projects. It is crunch time to get it all done for May 18. We talk about the nature of this event, creating awareness for food insecurity, and making bowls to help remind folks. 

Let’s listen to this conversation about Empty Bowls and raising awareness of food insecurity here in Franklin. 

Audio file -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-986-empty-bowls-2023-04-27-23

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Get your tickets for Empty Bowls ->   bit.ly/EmptyBowls2023 

The Empty Bowls dinner benefits from a grant from the Franklin Cultural Council & Mass Cultural Council

Food Pantry page-> https://www.franklinfoodpantry.org/ 

The poem for the FHS Empty Bowls Club as mentioned

https://www.quietpoet.com/2023/03/please-should-not-be-needed.html 

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Disclosure: I am a proud sponsor of the Empty Bowls event and a long time supporter of the Franklin Food Pantry.

A set of avocado inspired vases will be for sale at the Empty Bowls Silent Auction, Thurs. May 18th, 6-8pm in the FHS cafeteria

Empty bowls tickets on sale - May 18

Empty Bowls is 4 weeks away (Thursday, May 18 from 6 to 8 PM)

We will have a meal of bread and soup and every attendee gets a beautiful handmade bowl created by the FHS Empty Bowls Club to remind them that somewhere, someone's bowl is empty 

This is a family friendly event and we hope to see you there!

Click here to purchase tickets 

http://weblink.donorperfect.com/emptybowlsdinner2023

Empty bowls tickets on sale - May 18 

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Empty Bowls getting glazed and finished, do you have your tickets yet?

"Last night, a wonderful group of folks worked together glazing bowls for the Empty Bowl fundraiser on Thurs. May 18th at FHS. 

Link for tickets is my bio. Let's do this Franklin!!  

@FranklinFoodPan @FHS_EmptyBowls @FHSPantherbook @FranklinHS #emptybowls #fhs #ceramics #franklinhighschool https://t.co/GxUCzfviEz

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a wonderful group of folks worked together glazing bowls for the Empty Bowl fundraiser on Thurs. May 18

Additional photos of the glazing night can be found on the link shared above.

Purchase tickets for the Empty Bowls event here: bit.ly/EmptyBowls2023

Disclosure: Franklin Matters is proud to be a sponsor of this event.

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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Save the date for "Empty Bowls" on Thursday, May 18 at FHS from 6 to 8 PM

Save the date! 

If you would like to sponsor this event please feel free to reach out to Marsha Tait, Director of Fund Development (via email at mtait@franklinfoodpantry.org)

Purchase your tickets here: bit.ly/EmptyBowls2023

Save the date for "Empty Bowls" on Thursday, May 18 at FHS from 6 to 8 PM