Calling for the Pantry: Apr 30 - May 3

Volunteers for the Franklin Food Pantry will be calling residents of Franklin, MA as part of a fundraising effort during specific time periods from Apr 30 through May 3, 2011. The volunteers will be using the phone bank at Dean College to call residents on Saturday, Apr 30 from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Sunday, May 1 from Noon to 4:00 PM. Monday, May 2 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Tuesday, May 3 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM.

The volunteers will announce that this is the first annual phone call fundraising effort for the Food Pantry. The Pantry is looking to raise funds to provide for the over 400 families it services each month. The Pantry is able to provide 5 meals for each $1 donated by leveraging the resources of the Greater Boston Food Bank, local supermarkets, local farmers and generosity of the Franklin community.

Donors will be asked to make their contribution via credit card, or to make a pledge. The pledge will result in regular mail sent to their address which can be returned via the mail with a check, or the check could be dropped off at the Pantry during operating hours.

As an alternative, donors can visit the Food Pantry website and make a secure transaction with their credit card via Google Checkout. The website can be found at http://franklinfoodpantry.org/

Note that the volunteer calls will appear as “Dean College” for those with caller ID.
The Food Pantry thanks Dean College for the gracious access to their phone bank for this fundraiser.

Volunteers to make the phone calls are still welcome. There are several time slots to choose from over the four day campaign. If you would like to help with this effort, please contact Maureen Roy.

Saturday, April 30th
10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Sunday, May 1st
12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Monday, May 2nd
6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Tuesday, May 3rd
6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m


For additional information on the campaign, contact Maureen Roy at the Franklin Food Pantry. Telephone Number: 508-528-3115. Maureen can also be reached via email at maureen@franklinfoodpantry.org

Cooking Classes at Whole Foods, Bellingham

Monday, April 18th  ->  Cooking with Greens!        6:30 -8:00 p.m.  

cost: $5.00 donation to the Whole Planet Foundation

Are you tired of eating plain old steamed greens? Do wish you were eating more green leafy vegetables? Don't feel bad, GREENS tend to be the #1 missing ingredient in the standard American diet. Learn how to incorporate this missing element to achieve excellent health and vitality in the Cooking with Greens class. Join Karen, the Healthy Eating Specialist in this educational  cooking class and learn some great ideas on how to get more green into your diet!

Thursday, April 28th -> Health Starts RAW Foods Cooking Class    6:30 - 8:30 p.m. 

Cost: $5.00 and please sign up and pay in advance at the Customer Sevice booth

By popular demand, we are offering our Raw Foods "cooking" class again!
Learn about the many health benefits that are associated with the Raw Foods way of life, while sampling many great dishes that are not cooked above 104 degrees.

Attend this class for some motivation and added support in your journey to becoming the healthiest "YOU" you can be! Receive an assortment of ways to incorporate more RAW Foods following the 4 Healthy Eating Pillars; Plant Strong, Whole Food, Healthy Fats and Nutrient Dense  into your diet.

Franklin Food Pantry: Board of Directors

The current Board of Directors for the Franklin Food Pantry:

Christopher K. Feeley, Chair

CKF & M, Inc.

Mark A. Lavallee, Vice Chair

Vice President, Financial Independence, LLC

James Roche, Treasurer

Principal, Robust Alternatives

Mike Tierney, Sr., Secretary

Managing Partner, Principles Group

Jeffrey Ellis, CPA

QRGA, LLP

Mary Gianakis

Director, Voices Against Violence/South Middlesex Opportunity Council

Jennifer B. Johnson

Advancement Director for Marketing & Communications, Advocates

Denise Schultz

Chair, MetroWest Commission on the Status of Women
School Committee Member, Franklin Public Schools

 
Our standing committees:

Board Governance Committee Charter
Communications Committee Charter
Finance Committee Charter
Fund Development Committee Charter

We currently have positions to fill on the Board. You can find additional information on what we are looking for here

If you would like to help, please reach out to Mary Gianakis, Chairperson of the Board Governance Committee


An updated 'job description' for the Board of Directors is outlined in this document