Food and Fund Drive FAQ

What is a Food and Fund Drive?

A food or fund drive is a coordinated campaign to collect either physical groceries or monetary donations to support The Pantry.

What does the Franklin Food Pantry do with the funds collected from a Food and Fund Drive?

Monetary donations make it possible to:

  • Purchase food for a fraction of what it costs in the grocery store. We buy food from the Greater Boston Food Bank at the best possible price.
  • Supplement The Pantry’s inventory with more nutritious and fresh food, such as produce, dairy products, and meats. The high cost of fresh fruits and vegetables can be a barrier to wholesome nutrition for many families.
  • Operate with fewer resources. Food donations require much time, space, and labor for sorting, date checking, and storing.
  • Meet community needs all year long, especially during times when food drives happen less frequently.
Who should checks be made payable to?

Checks should be made payable to the Franklin Food Pantry. The Drive coordinator determines the best method for check collection and communicates specific instructions to potential donors.

What if my organization/school wants to hold a Food and Fund Drive?

Please complete the registration form on our website.

What food items are most needed?

Visit the Pantry Needs page on this website. 

  • All food donations should be non-perishable (canned, boxed, etc.)
  • We cannot accept expired food. Please date-check all donations. See Food Guidelines.
  • We cannot accept items that are open or damaged.
  • If time allows, please sort the items collected (i.e., put all the cans of soup in a box. This makes stocking the pantry shelves much easier!)
  • All food should be packed in sturdy bags or boxes.
Does the Franklin Food Pantry support other collections, such as a clothing drive?

Not at this time.