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Franklin Letter Carriers and Local Residents Provide 8,300 Meals Through “Stamp Out Hunger” Food Drive
On Saturday, May 9, 2026, the Franklin Letter Carriers collected approximately 10,000 pounds of food and household essentials during the annual Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive. Despite the rain, residents across Franklin filled bags with donations, providing the equivalent of 8,300 meals to help the Franklin Food Pantry support neighbors experiencing food insecurity. The town-wide outpouring of support comes as the need for food assistance has reached an all-time high.
Franklin Food Pantry Celebrates Volunteers at Annual Appreciation Luncheon
Guest Speaker Ali Rheaume Highlights the Power of Service and Community FRANKLIN, MA (April 30, 2026) - In celebration of National Volunteer Month, the Franklin Food Pantry hosted its Annual Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon on April 29, honoring the dedicated...
Franklin Community Rocks the House, Raising Over $31,500 for Local Food Assistance
Local Bands and Enthusiastic Supporters Pack THE BLACK BOX for Annual ‘Party for the Pantry’ Fundraiser FRANKLIN, MA (March 31, 2026) —The Franklin community’s generosity took center stage on Saturday, March 28, as Pantry supporters gathered at THE BLACK BOX for the...
Franklin vs. Weymouth Food Pantries Face Off in “SOUPer Bowl 2026” Soup Drive
The Franklin Food Pantry is gearing up to defend its title as SOUPer Bowl Champion against the Weymouth Food Pantry in the highly anticipated SOUPer Bowl 2026 canned soup competition. The two pantries are asking their communities to donate cans of soup starting January 8, 2026. The pantry that receives the most soup by February 8, 2026, will be named SOUPer Bowl Champ 2026. The Franklin Food Pantry and Weymouth Food Pantry previously faced off in 2025. The competition resulted in a combined total of 4,967 cans of soup, with Franklin edging out the win by a mere 205 cans.
14th Annual Franklin Turkey Trot Raises a Record-breaking $55,108 for the Franklin Food Pantry
FRANKLIN, Mass. (December 1, 2025) — The 14th Annual Franklin Turkey Trot took place Thanksgiving morning, drawing 1,015 registrants and raising more than $55,000 for the Franklin Food Pantry. All of the money raised will support The Pantry’s programs and services,...
Franklin Food Pantry Experiences Unprecedented Need as Federal SNAP Benefits End
FRANKLIN, MA – October 30, 2025 – Facing unprecedented demand for food and assistance, the Franklin Food Pantry is appealing to the community for support after serving a record-breaking 215 households in a single day. The increase in households seeking assistance...
Franklin Food Pantry Kicks Off Hunger Action Month with Expanded Services
The Franklin Food Pantry is joining the nationwide effort to fight food insecurity by recognizing Hunger Action Month this September. The organization is expanding food assistance services and encouraging individuals, communities, and organizations to take action—to donate, volunteer, advocate, and spread awareness—as part of this important campaign.
Franklin Food Pantry Receives New Refrigerated Truck from BJ’s Wholesale Club, Donates Current Vehicle to Natick Service Council in Powerful Act of Community Support
The Franklin Food Pantry is celebrating two significant acts of generosity that highlight the power of community collaboration. Thanks to a generous donation from BJ’s Wholesale Club through its BJ’s Charitable Foundation, The Pantry has received a new, larger refrigerated truck which dramatically increases The Pantry’s ability to transport and store food. The Pantry paid forward the donation by gifting its current truck to the Natick Service Council.
Amber Baur Named Chair of Franklin Food Pantry Board of Directors
The Franklin Food Pantry is proud to welcome Amber Baur as the Chair of its Board of Directors. As a dedicated volunteer and long-time supporter, Amber brings a wealth of experience and a deep commitment to The Pantry’s mission of combating food insecurity in the community.
Franklin High School Empty Bowls Club Celebrates a Decade of Impact, Raises Over $17,000 for Franklin Food Pantry
The Franklin High School Empty Bowls Club in partnership with the Franklin Food Pantry, hosted its 10th Annual Empty Bowls Fundraiser on Thursday, May 22, 2025, at Franklin High School, raising more than $17,000 to combat food insecurity in the community.