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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.
Franklin Letter Carriers Help “Stamp Out Hunger” with Annual Food Drive
he Franklin Food Pantry and Franklin Letter Carriers held the annual “Stamp Out Hunger” food drive, on Saturday, May 10, 2025. The town-wide event, led by the letter carriers, raised nearly 9,000 pounds of food and household items, which equates to approximately 7,500 meals, for individuals and families who are experiencing hunger and financial hardship in Franklin, Massachusetts.
Franklin Food Pantry Celebrates National Volunteer Month
President’s Volunteer Service Award Presented to 39 Community Members at Annual Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon FRANKLIN, MA (April 8, 2025) – April is National Volunteer Month, a special time to recognize the invaluable contributions of volunteers. The Franklin Food...
Franklin Community Raises Over $31,000 for Food Assistance at ‘Party for the Pantry’
From Live Music to Dream Vacations, Franklin Food Pantry’s Annual Fundraiser a Resounding Success FRANKLIN, Mass. (April 3, 2025) —The Franklin Food Pantry, which provides food assistance and programs in Franklin, Massachusetts, is pleased to announce it raised over...
Franklin Food Pantry Offers Eight Unforgettable Vacations at Party for the Pantry Event
Franklin, MA – (March 19, 2025) – The Franklin Food Pantry is thrilled to be selected by the American Fundraising Foundation (AmFund) to offer exclusive travel packages for the silent auction at Party for The Pantry on Saturday, March 29, 2025. AmFund provides...
Franklin Food Pantry and Weymouth Food Pantry’s “SOUPer Bowl” Results in 4,967 Cans of Donated Soup
Franklin Edges Out Weymouth, but Everyone Wins in Friendly Competition to Tackle Hunger FRANKLIN & WEYMOUTH, MA – February 13, 2025 – The Franklin Food Pantry and the Weymouth Food Pantry participated in a friendly "SOUPer Bowl" competition, collecting nearly...
Franklin Food Pantry Increases December Holiday Meal Distribution by 42%
Dedicated volunteers, generous community support, and the utilization of Oasis Insight contributed to The Pantry's successful distribution FRANKLIN, Mass. (January 14, 2025) – The Franklin Food Pantry, which provides supplemental food assistance in Franklin,...
Franklin Food Pantry Distributes Record Number of Thanksgiving Meals
Client Feedback Helps Transform Holiday Meal Program to Reach More People FRANKLIN, Mass. (December 10, 2024) - The Franklin Food Pantry, which provides supplemental food assistance in Franklin, provided 484 Thanksgiving meals this November— a 73% increase from the...