A generous community has supported the Franklin Food Pantry since its opening in 1987. As a private, nonprofit organization, we depend entirely on support and donations from volunteers, corporate partners, schools, churches and community members. We receive NO funding from the town or state. Here are some ways you can help:
DONATE MONEY
Monetary gifts enable the Pantry to:
- Purchase more nutritious and FRESH food (fruits, vegetables, dairy products and meats) to supplement nonperishable food donations.
- Purchase food from the Greater Boston Food Bank (GBFB) at the best possible price. The Pantry can leverage its buying power to acquire food for a fraction of what it costs in the grocery store.
- Meet community need all year long, especially during times when food drives and fundraisers happen less frequently.
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Or you can mail a check, payable to the Franklin Food Pantry, to P.O. Box 116, Franklin, MA 02038.
HOLD A FOOD AND FUND DRIVE
Your organization can sponsor a Food and Fund Drive to benefit the Pantry.
First, you must complete our Food and Fund Drive Intake Form and email it to laura@franklinfoodpantry.org. We will contact you once we receive the Intake Form. Click on the links below for more information:
Food and Fund Drive Intake Form
Food and Fund Drive FAQ
Customize this Food and Fund Drive Flyer to help promote your event
VOLUNTEER
We count on a core group of adult volunteers who are involved in the daily operations of the Pantry. Learn more about our adult volunteer opportunities.
We do all we can to accommodate youth volunteers, but our capacity is limited because the confidential nature of our client population requires volunteers to be a minimum of 18 years of age. But, there are opportunities during non-client hours and for special projects during the year.
Due to the constraints of our building, it is difficult to accommodate large community and corporate groups of volunteers. One way to help is to sponsor a Food and Fund Drive to benefit the Pantry. For other ideas, please contact Erin Lynch, executive director, at erin@franklinfoodpantry.org.
We do have a need for adult and youth volunteers to help out on an as needed basis. For more information, contact volunteers@franklinfoodpantry.org.
ORGANIZE AN EMPTY BOWLS PROJECT
Empty Bowls is a great opportunity for corporate and community groups to help the Franklin Food Pantry. Learn more
DONATE FOOD
We are thankful for donations of unopened, nonperishable food, as well as household and personal care items from our Current Needs List.
All food donations should be nonperishable (canned, boxed, etc.).
Check ALL expiration dates. Expired food cannot be accepted.
Please, no open or damaged items.
You can drop off your nonperishable items any time at the Pantry’s donation bin at 43 West Central Street; or during the Pantry’s regular hours of operation, Tuesday through Thursday, 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., and Friday, from 9:30 a.m. to Noon.
Resources
for Other Donated Goods
We can only accept nonperishable food, personal
hygiene items and cleaning supplies. If you are looking to donate clothes,
household goods, dishes, furniture, etc., please make arrangements with another
charity for such items. Some organizations offer free home pick-up. Here are
some links with more information:American Veterans
Big Brothers Big Sisters Foundation
Epilepsy Foundation New England
Goodwill
Vietnam Veterans of America
Thank you for your support!
43 West Central Street
P.O. Box 116
Franklin, MA 02038-0116
Telephone: 508-528-3115
