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FM #1682 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1682 in the series.
This session of the radio show shares my conversation with Marsha Tait, Development Director of the Franklin Food Pantry, Jen Johnson, Development Associate, and Bill Donavan, (Director of A/V with Stage Edge). We had our conversation in person in the community room at The Franklin Food Pantry on Monday, March 2, 2026.
Tickets on sale for Party for the Pantry; March 28 at THE BLACK BOX
Online bidding for silent auction items opens March 19
Bidding for travel opportunities opens the night of
3 bands to provide entertainment - Fab 3, Karate Show, and South Street Six
Light food items catered by Chef Kristen Precourt, KCooks
The conversation runs about 20 minutes. Let’s listen in
audio link - https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1682-party-for-the-pantry-03-02-26/--------------
Party for The Pantry page (tickets and travel auction descriptions) https://www.franklinfoodpantry.org/happenings/events/party/
Sponsorships still open at link above
Raydio (Your 24/7 Local Soundtrack via the Internet) - https://localraydio.com/
K-Cooks LLC - https://www.k-cooks.com/
2025 Annual report of The Pantry - https://www.franklinfoodpantry.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/FY25-Annual-Report-2-page.pdf
Franklin Food Pantry web page -> https://www.franklinfoodpantry.org/
Follow The Pantry on
Facebook -> https://www.facebook.com/FranklinFoodPantry
Instagram -> https://www.instagram.com/franklinfoodpan/
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| Showcase your business at the SAFE Coalition Gala April 17, 2026 |
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| The SAFE Gala Auction is going digital so that anyone, anywhere can participate |
Start bidding now: https://secure.qgiv.com/event/safegala/items/ 1. Go to the “Purchase Tickets” page2. Select the “Silent Auction Access” package3. Complete registration4. Select “Set up Bidding”5. Follow prompts Start bidding!
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| Creative Corner Silent Auction Fundraiser |
"Hello to our community! To help reaching our fundraising goal for our move, we are holding a virtual silent auction!
We have talented local artist donating their work to support keeping the heart of the arts alive in Franklin!
Click on the link to checkout the art and make a bid- https://forms.gle/nEVi2wBHpBHQAeia7
From Live Music to Dream Vacations, Franklin Food Pantry’s Annual Fundraiser a Resounding Success
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| Franklin Community Raises Over $31,000 |
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 In-person Shopping, Curbside Pick-up, 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.
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| The Party for the Pantry: online silent auction is still open |
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| 8 Unforgettable Vacations at Party for the Pantry Event |
• Trips valid for 3 years with no blackout dates• 4 and 5-star accommodations• Most packages include round-trip airfare for two from any major U.S. international airport• Dedicated AmFund travel specialist to assist with every detail• Options to upgrade, extend, and add travelers
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| features local bands |
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 In-person Shopping, Curbside Pick-up, 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.
Each year, the American Fundraising Foundation (AmFund) carefully chooses organizations to support through sponsorship of events, year-end grant distribution, virtual silent auctions, and other programs to raise much-needed unrestricted funds for the important mission of those organizations. AmFund currently partners with nearly 700 organizations in support of their funding needs.
The national headquarters is in Florida and opens its training center to nonprofit organizations for lunch and learns and special programs. Its Educational Foundation is a federally recognized 501(c)3 and provides professional training for Development Directors, Executive Directors, Board Members, and others leveraging more than two decades of fundraising experience. It offers expertise in a variety of topics for groups ranging in size from 12 to 1000.
Since its inception in 1999, the AmFund Foundation has distributed more than $60 million for worthy causes. Its signature silent auctions featuring once-in-a-lifetime experiences are presented at organizations’ special events drawing admiration, praise and excitement as the entire process elevates the event in the eyes of patrons, board members and the community.
AmFund annually donates unrestricted funds known as Golden Pear Grants, to select organizations. The Golden Pear, prominently part of AmFund’s logo, is deeply rooted in history as well as in its mission. Throughout history the pear has been honored as a sacred fruit signifying wisdom, prosperity, good health, longevity, and future happiness – all the things Amfund seeks for its nonprofit partners. For more information about AmFund, visit www.amfund.org.
