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| 2021 - Franklin Turkey Trot 5K Results | Second Wind Timing |
The Franklin Food Pantry is pleased to announce that the annual Franklin Turkey Trot is back in-person on Thanksgiving, November 25, 2021 at 8:00 AM and is celebrating its ten year anniversary! The 5K starts at 91 Jordan Road, Franklin, MA and follows a lollipop route in a local neighborhood.
The Franklin Food Pantry offers supplemental food assistance and household necessities to more than 1,000 individuals per year. The Franklin Food Pantry is not funded by the Town of Franklin. As a private, nonprofit organization, we depend on donations from individuals, corporations, foundations and other strategic partners. We are grateful for our many partnerships, including that with the Greater Boston Food Bank, that allow us to achieve greater buying power and lower our costs. Donations and grants fund our food purchases, keep our lights on, and put gas in our food truck. Other programs include home delivery, Weekend Backpack Program for Franklin school children in need, mobile pantry, emergency food bags and holiday meal packages. The Pantry is located at 43 W. Central St. in Franklin on Route 140 across from the Franklin Fire Station. Visit www.franklinfoodpantry.org for more information.
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| The pack is off and running in the 2019 Franklin 5K Turkey Trot |
“I’d also like to thank Race Director Krystal Whitmore and our Sponsorship volunteer, Kim Cooper. We are fortunate to have an incredibly hard-working group of dedicated volunteers, led by Krystal, to make this event come to life,” said Powderly. “Krystal organizes church members, high school students, and her own family to plan and work the event, while Kim works tirelessly to secure local businesses to cover the associated costs. The Turkey Trot is an amazing amount of work, and we could not hold this incredible community tradition without them.”
The Franklin Food Pantry offers supplemental food assistance and household necessities to more than 1,000 individuals per year. The Franklin Food Pantry is not funded by the Town of Franklin. As a private, nonprofit organization, we depend on donations from individuals, corporations, foundations and other strategic partners. We are grateful for our many partnerships, including that with the Greater Boston Food Bank, that allow us to achieve greater buying power and lower our costs. Donations and grants fund our food purchases, keep our lights on, and put gas in our food truck. Other programs include home delivery, Weekend Backpack Program for Franklin school children in need, mobile pantry, emergency food bags and holiday meal packages. The Pantry is located at 43 W. Central St. in Franklin on Route 140 across from the Franklin Fire Station. Visit www.franklinfoodpantry.org for more information.
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| The pack is off and running in the 2019 Franklin 5K Turkey Trot |
The 10th Annual Franklin Turkey Trot registration is OPEN!
Please visit www.franklinturkeytrot.org for race information and registration.
Free t-shirts to the first 100 to register. Also, please let us know if you are interested in being a race sponsor.
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| Franklin Turkey Trot - Nov 25, 2021 - Registration is Open |
Get ready to burn off those Thanksgiving calories before dinner AND give to the Franklin Food Pantry (https://www.franklinfoodpantry.org/).
This year the Franklin Food Pantry is holding its 9th Annual Franklin Turkey Trot 5K as a virtual race. The turkey trot will still officially run on Thanksgiving morning, November 26th, but you can run or walk your own personal 5K when it is most convenient for you. Once you have finished the race, you can post a picture on social media sharing that you completed your run and use the hashtag #turkeytrot2020.
To register, go to http://www.franklinturkeytrot.org!
All proceeds from this event go directly to the Franklin Food Pantry to provide quality healthy food to hungry families in our local community. In 2019, the over 1000 entrants, donors and sponsors raised almost $21,000!
We hope you will still join us and register to support this great cause!
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| Virtual Franklin Turkey Trot - TODAY or anytime |
Dear Pantry Friends,
During this season of Thanksgiving, hunger and food insecurity receive a lot of attention. Thanksgiving is, typically, a time when families and friends gather around a table and a bounty of food! Unfortunately, that bounty of food is not a reality for everyone and this year many more people are facing a more difficult holiday season. Feeding America has just shared the most recent statistics reminding us that there is still a lot of work for us to do to continue to decrease food insecurity in the Commonwealth.
- 1 in 7 people (1 in 5 kids) in the Commonwealth is considered food insecure
- During the pandemic, Massachusetts, has seen the greatest percentage increase of individuals experiencing food insecurity anywhere in the country - up 59%.
- We have also seen the greatest increase in childhood food insecurity - up 102%.
- Norfolk County has seen the largest percent change in child food insecurity - up 163%.
- Communities of color have been disproportionately impacted by the pandemic and food insecurity - 1 in 5 Black households, and nearly 1 in 3 Latino/a households is experiencing food insecurity. For white households, the number is 1 in 8.
The Franklin Food Pantry's mission is to alleviate food insecurity and compassionately empower our community through resources and collaboration. We are doing this with your help. Hunger does not stop after the holidays. We can continue to provide food for our neighbors through your support - and there are a number of ways in which you can help:
- Donate. If you can make a monthly commitment, that helps us even more!
- Run or walk in this year's re-imagined Turkey Trot.
- Sponsor a Food Elf.
- Create a fundraising page.
- Become a Food Pantry Ambassador.
- Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
- Share our newsletter.
- Continue to educate yourself about food insecurity.
Everyone can make a difference. Thank you for all that you have done for the Pantry. From our hearts to yours, we wish you a very safe and happy Thanksgiving. As always, if you have any questions, concerns, or would simply like to talk (or zoom!), my door is always open!
With Appreciation,
Lynn Calling
Franklin Food Pantry Turkey Trot 2020
This is the entry memo to the email update shared recently, for the full contents, please visit http://campaign.r20.constantcontact.com/render?m=1114432653691&ca=ddfce886-234f-4e1c-b79e-74e5acdf068d
From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin:
"The Franklin Food Pantry recently announced that the annual Franklin Turkey Trot will still happen in 2020, but will occur with a few changes to keep runners safe and provide help to pantry neighbors.
While the turkey trot will still officially run on Thanksgiving morning, Nov. 26, each runner can run or walk their own personal 5-kilometer course when it is most convenient and can map out their favorite course anywhere throughout town. Once runners have finished the race, they can post a picture on social media sharing that they completed their run and their time while tagging the Franklin Food Pantry and using the hashtag #turkeytrot2020.
The registration fee of $25 goes directly to the Franklin Food Pantry, keeping donations local to help feed those in need, and participants can register at franklinturkeytrot.org.
The Franklin Food Pantry will not be able to accept food donations in lieu of the fee. The first 100 registrants will receive a commemorative T-shirt. Runners can also purchase a T-shirt directly from the registration page."
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| 2019 Turkey Trot Runners |
Get ready to burn off those Thanksgiving calories before dinner AND give to the Franklin Food Pantry.
This year the Franklin Food Pantry is holding its 9th Annual Franklin Turkey Trot 5K as a virtual race. The turkey trot will still officially run on Thanksgiving morning, November 26th, but you can run or walk your own personal 5K when it is most convenient for you. Once you have finished the race, you can post a picture on social media sharing that you completed your run and use the hashtag #turkeytrot2020.
To register, go to http://www.franklinturkeytrot.org! Free shirts will be given to the first 100 to register.
All proceeds from this event go directly to the Franklin Food Pantry to provide quality healthy food to hungry families in our local community. In 2019, the over 1000 entrants, donors and sponsors raised almost $21,000!
We hope you will still join us and register to support this great cause!
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| 2019 Turkey Trot Runners |
This year The Franklin Food Pantry is holding its 9th Annual Franklin Turkey Trot 5K as a virtual race. The turkey trot will still officially run on Thanksgiving morning, November 26th, but each runner can run or walk their own personal 5K when it is most convenient for them. Once runners have finished the race, they can post a picture on social media sharing that they completed their run and use the hashtag #turkeytrot2020. All proceeds from this event go directly to the Franklin Food Pantry to provide quality healthy food to hungry families in our local community. In 2019, the over 1000 entrants, donors and sponsors raised almost $21,000!
Funds received from sponsorships are used to purchase t-shirts for the first 100 registered race participants. Any additional money from sponsorships will go directly to support the Franklin Food Pantry. We are excited to offer different sponsorship levels to meet your needs. Please go to http://weblink.donorperfect.com/TurkeyTrotSponsorship2020 to sign up today. Please make checks out to Franklin Food Pantry.
Presenting Sponsor $750
Listed as a Presenting level sponsor on website (www.franklinturkeytrot.org) with logo and link
Listed as a Presenting level sponsor on website (www.franklinfoodpantry.org) with logo and link
6 :15 second spots on myfm 101.3 for two weeks prior to the event
Featured thank you in Franklin Food Pantry newsletter
Promotional materials in race pack
Top billing of company logo on back of race t-shirt
Included in all press releases
4 complimentary race entries and 4 race t-shirts
Gold Level Sponsor $500
Listed as a Gold level sponsor on website (www.franklinturkeytrot.org) with logo and link
Listed as a Gold level sponsor on website (www.franklinfoodpantry.org) with logo and link
6 :15 second spots on mfm 101.3 for two weeks prior to the event
Promotional materials in race pack
Included in all press releases
Company logo on back of race t-shirt
2 complimentary race entries and 2 race t-shirts
Silver Level Sponsor $250
Listed as a Silver level sponsor on website (www.franklinturkeytrot.org)
Listed as a Silver level sponsor on website (www.franklinfoodpantry.org) with logo and link
Included in all press releases
Company name on back of race t-shirt
1complimentary race entry and 1 race t-shirt
We sincerely thank you in advance for your generous support. If you have any questions please email Krystal Whitmore at franklinturkeytrot@gmail.com or Kim Cooper at kcooper@franklinfoodpantry.org.
With gratitude,
Krystal Whitmore Kim Cooper
Race Chair Donor Relations Manager
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| 9th Annual Franklin Turkey Trot |
"The Turkey Trot this morning was amazing. We had almost 900 participants register and the race raised approx. $20,000 plus 2,000 pounds of nonperishable donations for the Franklin Food Pantry!!
We are truly thankful for the support of our community and for your continued sponsorship helping make this race happen each year!"
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| And they're off! (Scott Mason photo) |
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| in the pack waiting for the start |
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| part of the 2,000 pounds gathered for the Franklin Food Pantry |
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| several real turkeys were in the race neighborhood |
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| Franklin TURKEY TROT Registration Open |
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| Franklin TURKEY TROT Registration Open |
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