And the Winner Is...

The winning ticket for the Patriots raffle is #096! The winner will be going to the Patriots vs. Bills game on November 23 at Gillette Stadium! Congratulations on winning the game package that includes 5 club level seats and a parking pass.

Special thanks goes to Bob and Tricia Flynn, owners of Team Fitness/CrossFit Franklin, for their generous donation of the game package, a $3,000 value. ALL of the more than $10,000 raised from raffle ticket sales goes directly to the Pantry.

“We are so grateful to the Flynns and Team Fitness for making this possible,” said Erin Lynch, executive director of the Franklin Food Pantry. “We would not have been this successful without the dedicated team of Pantry board members, volunteers and staff who worked hard at getting the word out and selling tickets.”

“And we are especially thankful to each and every person who purchased a raffle ticket. Every contribution goes a long way to help us serve our community.”

Turkey Trot Promises Great Fun for a Good Cause – Join Us!

It’s a worthwhile price to pay when you register for the annual Turkey Trot Family 5K Fun Run and Walk to be held Thanksgiving morning. The registration fee of $20, or 20 nonperishable food items, will go directly to the Franklin Food Pantry, keeping donations local to help those in need during this holiday season.

Sponsored by Feed the Need, the event begins and ends at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (LDS Church) at 91 Jordan Road in Franklin. The race, open to runners and walkers of all ages, is a great opportunity for the entire family to get out and exercise together before their traditional Thanksgiving feast. And, there’s the added benefit of helping to relieve hunger in the community.

“We are inspired by the great turnout for the Franklin race,” said Erin Lynch, executive director for the Franklin Food Pantry. “Thanksgiving is a time for everyone to truly appreciate what they have, but also an occasion to think of others who are struggling to put food on their tables. The Turkey Trot rallies our community to give back and help protect others from the threat of hunger. We are grateful to Feed the Need for spearheading the race and raising awareness about our own need in Franklin.”

The November 26 race will begin at 8 a.m. To participate in the Turkey Trot, you can pre-register online at www.feedtheneed.org; or sign up the day of the race from 7 – 8 a.m., or 7 – 9 p.m. the night before, at the LDS Church. The first 100 race participants to register Wednesday night will receive race t-shirts. For those interested in making food donations instead of the $20 registration fee, the Pantry is in most need of tuna, canned fruit, and health and hygiene products such as deodorant.

For more information, call 508-520-9864.

 

The entire Kilburn family of Franklin was among the almost 400 individuals who participated in last year’s Turkey Trot. They will be trotting again this year in support of the Franklin Food Pantry. Pictured, left to right, are Molly (client service ace for the Pantry), Chris, Maddy, Bridget, Tom, Nate, and family friend Niamh O’Sullivan of Cumberland, RI.

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