Phone-a-thon - Volunteers Needed

To Our Volunteers,

On Saturday(s), February 9^th and February 16^th the Franklin Food Pantry will be holding its biggest fundraiser, The Annual Phone-A-Thon.

Last year, through the help of generous folks like you, we were able to raise over $12,500.00 to feed our Franklin neighbors in need.

This year, it is our goal to exceed that number by 20% to support the 40% increase in the number of clients seeking our assistance.

Will you join us?

Volunteers are asked to sign on for two-hour call shifts at Dean College:

February 9^th                        February 16^th

10:00-Noon
Noon-2:00
2:00-4:00

Can we count you in?  Please call the Phone-A-Thon hotline @ (508) 528-3115 (option 5 on voicemail), or contact me via email bob@franklinfoodpantry.org. 

Please be sure to leave the following information
·        First name, Last name
·        Best phone number to reach you
·        Email address
·        Preference of day and shift/time(s)

Your response by January 26^th would be appreciated.

As always, it is neighbors like you that keep us going!

Thanks,

Bob Hamilton

Fundraising Committee Chair

"12 Days of Donating" THANK YOU

Food Elves Collect Over 2 Tons of Food

The Franklin FOOD ELVES would like to thank the
following businesses for their participation:

* Berry Insurance, Chestnut Dental Associates,
* Dean Bank, Dean College,
* DCU, East Coast Driving School,
* Emma's Quilt Cupboard, Franklin Downtown Partnership
* Jane's Frames, Murphy Business, RE/MAX Executive Realty

The Franklin Food Elves' "12 Days of Donating" campaign exceeded expectations for the second year in a row, bringing in more than two tons of non-perishable goods and over $5,700 to benefit the Franklin Food Pantry.

Working with the Franklin Downtown Partnership and local businesses, 50 Food Elves collected 4,223 pounds of goods. Eleven participating businesses each pledged $200 if the Elves met their goal. In addition, DCU donated $1,500, Berry Insurance donated $1,000, and numerous residents also wrote checks.

According to Linda Sottile, operations director at the Food Pantry, the money donated will be used to purchase goods through the Greater Boston Food Bank, where every $50 translates into 118 meals. The combination of the dollar amount with the weight of goods donated translates into close to 17,000 meals for the families who currently use the pantry.

"The community's response has been overwhelming," says Sottile. "In addition to the other contributions we've received this season we will definitely have the resources to help get us through March or April."

"Our need has increased this year and we worried how we were going to meet that need," says Erin Lynch, the Food Pantry's development director. "We are grateful to this community that really stepped up and gave this year."

Co-founders of the Franklin Food Elves Melissa and Cameron Piana are more than thrilled with the results. "It is amazing the good that people can do when everyone works together for a common goal," says Melissa. "We are so proud of our team of elves and for the generosity of the community."

"It is incredible what can be done in 12 days," Cameron added. "Each year we have been able to double the food donations."

THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO PARTICIPATED... and to all our Food Elf volunteers....