Thanksgiving Morning Tradition Enjoyed by More than 950 Participants
FRANKLIN, Mass. (November 29, 2024) —The Franklin Food Pantry, which provides supplemental food assistance and programs in Franklin, Massachusetts, announces that a record-breaking $49,630 was raised by more than 950 runners and 65 sponsors at this year’s annual Turkey Trot held on Thanksgiving Morning, Thursday, November 28, 2024. The funds raised support programs and services that assist more than 1,800 individuals and families and surpasses last year’s fundraising effort of $45,000. Organized in conjunction with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Franklin, this is the thirteenth year for the family-friendly fun run, which welcomed participants of all levels and abilities.
“Whether you ran, walked, donated, or cheered us on, your support means the world to those we serve,” said Tina Powderly, Executive Director of the Franklin Food Pantry. “Thanks to your generosity and the help of our amazing sponsors, we raised nearly $50,000 to provide nutritious food and essential goods to our neighbors in need. We’re so grateful to be part of such a caring and giving community—thank you for making a difference!”
The Franklin Food Pantry is grateful for the following organizations and individuals who served as this year’s race sponsors:
Presenting Sponsors: G&C Plumbing & Heating and Sweetgreen
Platinum Sponsors: Accurate Baker Elman, LDS Church Franklin, MyFM 101.3, Next9Up, Physician One Urgent Care, Notturo Home Services, Terrazza, and Wild Birds Unlimited
Gold Sponsors: America’s Best Defense, Body Fit Training, Club Pilates Franklin Village, Eagle Stainless Tube & Fabrication, Inc., Franklin Knights of Columbus Council 1847, Franklin Physical Therapy, Middlesex Bank, Mount Street Farm, Paul A. Longobardi & Sons Trucking, Sabolinski Family, Vet Med Pet Supplies, and Wicked Fitness Franklin
Silver Sponsors: Active Recovery Boston, Adirondack Club, Advanced European Repair, Baur Family, Dean Bank, Elizabeth’s Bagels, Emmons St. LLC, Franklin Matters, Grove Street Auto Repair, Hilltop Auto, Junk Dunkers, Keefe Insurance, Mint Dental, Nutrify Performance Nutrition for Women, LLC., Poirier Home Improvement, Simon’s Furniture, Spiffy Designs, Starr & Glick Orthodontics, Valerie Fila, Vendetti Motors, Inc., and Xpression Prints
Friends Sponsors: Allegra Marketing, Daniella Bush, Chestnut Dental, Donohue Family, Robert Doyle, Fitzgerald Family, Franklin Interfaith Council, Alexandra Frey, William Haddad, Rebecca Hauk, Timothy Hughes, Johnson Family, Janine Kizik, Lobo Family, Normandin Family, O’Neill Family, Powderly Family, The Rome Restaurant, Sancher Family, Allison Sheen, Tait/Shimer/Shanks Family, Van Roon Chiropractic, and Whitmore Family
The Franklin Food Pantry thanks the following local businesses and partners who provided food for race day morning: Garelick Farms, Shaw’s Supermarket, and members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
The Franklin Food Pantry thanks the following local business and partners who provided door prizes for the event: Body Fit Training, Child Therapy Boston, Comer Teng Studio, Elizabeth’s Bagels, Learning Express Toys, Kevin Holmes, Level 99, Muffin House, Stott Family, Urban Air Adventure Park, USMMA, and Wicked Fitness Franklin
For more information on the Franklin Food Pantry, to receive food assistance, or to donate funds and food, please visit www.franklinfoodpantry.org.
About the Franklin Food Pantry, Inc.
The Franklin Food Pantry, Inc. offers supplemental food assistance, household necessities, and resource referral programs to more than 1,800 individuals per year. The Pantry relies on donations and grants to purchase items and pay for daily operations, and partnerships with The Greater Boston Food Bank, Spoonfuls, and local grocery stores to achieve greater buying power and lower costs. Programs include In-person Shopping, Curbside Pick-up, Emergency Food Bags, Mobile Pantries, Home Delivery, Kids’ Snack Bags, Weekend Backpacks, Holiday Meal Kits, and the SNAP match at Franklin Farmers Market. The Pantry is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization in good standing in Massachusetts, recognized by Charity Navigator as a Four-Star Charity, and awarded GuideStar’s Platinum Transparency ranking. The Pantry is located at 341 W. Central St. in Franklin, MA on Route 140. Please visit www.franklinfoodpantry.org for more information.