The Pantry benefits from a generous and supportive community throughout the year through special events, food drives, and fundraisers. Please follow us on social media to stay informed about details, including volunteer opportunities at events and registration information.

Join us for the annual Franklin Turkey Trot, a 5K family fun run, on Thanksgiving morning. Run, walk or wobble!
When: Thursday, November 23, 2023, at 8 am
Where: 91 Jordan Road, Franklin, Massachusetts
Fee: Early-bird registration is $20 until October 18, $25 after October 18, $100 family cap
Please note: Food donations are no longer accepted as race payment.
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Join the Franklin Food Elves to raise funds for the Franklin Food Pantry! Your participation helps ensure that our neighbors have a brighter holiday season! All funds raised will purchase fresh produce, a variety of proteins, groceries, personal care items, and household cleaning products.
In 2022, more than 240 middle, high school, and college students raised more than $93,000 for The Pantry through the Food Elves Campaign! Our wonderful Food Elves solicited funds in their neighborhoods and through crowdfunding to give their neighbors some holiday cheer.
The deadline to register as an in-person Food Elf is November 8, 2023.
The deadline to register as an online Food Elf is November 30, 2023.