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The registration form is shown here:
You can visit the Franklin Elks 5K website for more information and to register online
Monday, March 25, 2013
First Annual Elks Care, Elks Share 5K Run and Walk
The Franklin Elks will be hosting a 5K road race and walk on Saturday, May 11. The road race will raise funds for two worthy causes: the Franklin Food Pantry and the Wounded Warrior Project.
The registration form is shown here:
You can visit the Franklin Elks 5K website for more information and to register online
The registration form is shown here:
You can visit the Franklin Elks 5K website for more information and to register online
Sunday, March 24, 2013
The art of asking
Don't make people pay for music, says Amanda Palmer: Let them. In a passionate talk that begins in her days as a street performer (drop a dollar in the hat for the Eight-Foot Bride!), she examines the new relationship between artist and fan.
"For most of human history, musicians, artists, they've been part of the community, connectors and openers, not untouchable stars. Celebrity is about a lot of people loving you from a distance, but the Internet and the content that we're freely able to share on it are taking us back. It's about a few people loving you up close and about those people being enough. So a lot of people are confused by the idea of no hard sticker price. They see it as an unpredictable risk, but the things I've done, the Kickstarter, the street, the doorbell, I don't see these things as risk. I see them as trust. Now, the online tools to make the exchange as easy and as instinctive as the street, they're getting there. But the perfect tools aren't going to help us if we can't face each other and give and receive fearlessly, but, more important, to ask without shame."
We could paraphrase Amanda's quote "Don't make people donate to the Pantry. Let them"
You help us help your neighbors when you donate food, non-food items, time or money.
You can leave non-perishable items in the box outside the door to the Food Pantry or drop them off during our open hours. Monetary donations can be done securely any time of day via the link on the front page of our webpage.
Thank you for helping your neighbors!
Wednesday, March 20, 2013
Do you believe in healthy eating?
If you believe that eating healthy is a right not a privilege, then Healthy Futures Franklin is a cause to seriously consider:
Join us for this meeting, Wednesday evening from 6:00 - 7:00 PM at the Franklin Food Pantry.
The Food Pantry is located in the Rockland Trust parking lot in Downtown Franklin. The lights will be on. We'll meet in the conference room on the 2nd floor.
Tuesday, March 19, 2013
The power of play!
If you believe in the power of play, then Healthy Futures Franklin is a cause to seriously consider:
Join us for this meeting, Wednesday evening from 6:00 - 7:00 PM at the Franklin Food Pantry.
The Food Pantry is located in the Rockland Trust parking lot in Downtown Franklin. The lights will be on. We'll meet in the conference room on the 2nd floor.
Join us for this meeting, Wednesday evening from 6:00 - 7:00 PM at the Franklin Food Pantry.
The Food Pantry is located in the Rockland Trust parking lot in Downtown Franklin. The lights will be on. We'll meet in the conference room on the 2nd floor.
Sunday, March 17, 2013
Join Healthy Futures Franklin
Join Healthy Futures Franklin to create sustainable change in our community. We believe that it takes a village (or community) to energize, inspire, and spark change. We are looking for sparkplugs (volunteers to serve on subcommittees) in Franklin who also believe that:
- Play is powerful – Access to parks, outdoor recreation, and sidewalks is a priority
- Healthy eating is a right not a privilege – Access to healthy, affordable foods is possible
- United voices create change – Increase awareness of programs, projects and polices underway
Healthy Futures Franklin, a Mass in Motion initiative, works locally to increase opportunities for Franklin
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Subcommittees will be meeting for the first time on March 20th at the Franklin Food Pantry Conference Room to focus on developing time lines to implement high impact strategies and policies to improve the health of Franklin. Become part of the movement or attend to learn more. There is no obligation to stay involved, but please consider learning what this is all about and help be part of the solution.
Both Subcommittees are scheduled to meet Wednesday, March 20, at the Franklin Food Pantry back to back to accommodate community members who are interested in both areas of focus.
- Active Living Subcommittee – Wednesday, March 20, 6 – 7 PM
- Healthy Eating Subcommittee – Wednesday, March 20, 7 – 8 PM
Please contact Lauren Marciszyn at 774.235.2737 or via email at LaurenM@hockymca.org to become involved, join our mailing list or learn more about this coalition.
Saturday, March 9, 2013
Sponsor A Shelf
Here at the Franklin Food Pantry, we are always looking for innovative ways to keep our shelves well-stocked for our neighbors who are facing hard times. The Franklin Food Pantry currently serves more than 580 households primarily in Franklin, distributing more than 150,000 pounds of food and provisions annually.
Clients receive monthly staples; weekly produce, bread, and dairy; and special seasonal items of holiday meal packages and school supplies. Community outreach includes assistance with application for other resources (fuel or SNAP), food delivered to the local senior center, nutritional education, and hunger awareness.
The need for services is rapidly increasing. Linda Sottile, Director of Operations, reports that in the last year the number of clients has increased by 40% and the number of pounds of provisions distributed has increased by 30%.
As you know, all households inevitably find themselves short on those everyday items that we all use, such as toilet paper, sugar, shampoo, jelly and coffee. The Food Pantry is no different. It is for those types of items that we find we have great demand all the time.
With this in mind, we have developed our Sponsor A Shelf initiative, a new way for the community to get involved. As part of this program, businesses and civic organizations are asked to commit to sponsoring a shelf at the Pantry for a particular item. Sponsors can commit for 1 month, 3 months, 6 months, etc. A sign will be prominently displayed on the shelf for the duration of your sponsorship so our clients will recognize who our sponsors are. The name of your business/organization will also be displayed on our web page as a partner to the Franklin Food Pantry.
We hope you will consider becoming a partner to the Franklin Food Pantry. If you would like to participate, or if you have any questions, please feel free to contact Erin Lynch, Director of Development at 508-528-3115 or via e-mail at erin@franklinfoodpantry.org.
Your generosity will help us to continue serving our community during these difficult economic times. Thank you so much for your support!
Join the list of our current shelf sponsors http://www.franklinfoodpantry.org/p/sponsor-shelf.html
For examples of what it would cost to Sponsor a Shelf please visit this page
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B0wjbnXDBhczN3d4YlZ4eldqNUk/edit?usp=sharing
Friday, March 8, 2013
Culinary Cabaret in the News
"We are incredibly grateful to the Franklin Performing Arts Company for their support," said Erin Lynch, Franklin Food Pantry Director of Development. "The Franklin Food Pantry is about so much more than handing out food. It is about giving people hope and nourishing the spirit of our community."
The ticket price is $75 per person, which includes food, wine, craft beer and entertainment. The event will be held from 7 to 10 p.m. at Clarke, The Ultimate Kitchen Resource and Culinary Center, 393 Fortune Boulevard.
Read more: http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/x1433793545/Culinary-Carbaret-to-benefit-Franklin-food-pantry#ixzz2MwYYhe13
Additional information including ticket purchase can be found on the FPAC webpage
http://fpaconline.givezooks.com/events/the-best-ticket-in-town/
This was also posted to Franklin Matters
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2013/03/culinary-cabaret-friday-mar-8.html
Tuesday, March 5, 2013
Calling all Foodies!
The Franklin Performing Arts Center will be hosting their Culinary Cabaret this Friday, March 8th. The Franklin Food Pantry will use this event to introduce our "Sponsor a Shelf" program.
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Upon arrival enjoy a glass of Prosecco provided by Panzano, Tomasso's Tuscan Market. Savor hors d'oeuvres from Artistry Boston with favorites such as Roasted Tenderloin Steak and Cheese Sliders and Artichoke Prosciutto Tartlets. 
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Friday, March 1, 2013
We are Neighbors Helping Neighbors; Join Us
The Franklin Food Pantry has a few openings for some passionate folks who might enjoy serving on the Board of Directors. If you have a background in one of the following areas: Finance, Nutrition and/or Food Services, Communication and/or Marketing, we would like you to consider joining our team.
Note: Our current Board of Director desires have been updated and are located here
http://www.franklinfoodpantry.org/2014/10/franklin-is-not-immune-from-hunger-and.html
The Franklin Food Pantry is overseen by an eleven member Board of Directors. We have been fortunate to find some good folks to volunteer their time and skills to help this worthy cause. Unfortunately, due to changes in their lives, some of our directors have needed to step down. So if you have time and talent for a Board Position in one of the following three areas we would love to speak with you about these most fulfilling community service roles.
1 – Finances
If you have accounting experience, in particular a CPA with exposure to non-profits, the Board would welcome your expertise.
2 - Nutrition or Food Service
To insure we continue to distribute the healthiest food available in the most efficient and safe manner, we are seeking folks with experience in food sciences and distribution. If you have a background in dietary health, food services, procurement, and/or distribution we hope you would consider a position on our Board.
3 - Communications or Marketing
We are continually looking for creative ways to tell our story to potential clients and to increase the community awareness of the good work being done by the Food Pantry. The need to alleviate hunger continues throughout the year, not just around the winter holidays. Year round exposure is critical. If you have a PR or marketing background, please consider joining the Board and contributing to this gratifying effort.
Our Committees support the efforts of the Board to insure the work of the Food Pantry’s long range goals are achieved. Perhaps a Committee Member role is to your liking.
Charters for the four standing committees are shown below
If you don’t have a background in one of these primary areas and want to help, please sign-in on our Volunteer Register
Want more information, we would love to talk with you.
Please contact Mary Gianakis, Chairperson, Board Development Committee
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