Franklin Food Pantry
History
1990
The Franklin Interfaith Council established the Franklin Interfaith Food Pantry
1995
Renamed the Franklin Food Pantry, and obtained federal exemption as a non-profit charitable 501(c)3 organization
1997
Partnered with the Greater Boston Food Bank
2000
Adopted a strategic plan and fiscal policies
2005
Food Elves campaign launched by two Franklin youth
2009
Moved to 43 W. Central St., donated by Rockland Trust
2011
Awarded grant from Metrowest Community Healthcare Foundation to increase access to healthy, local food at Franklin Farmers’ Market
2012
Became beneficiary of Thanksgiving morning Turkey Trot held by Church of Latter-Day Saints in Franklin
2014
Launched Mobile Pantry Program
2016
Franklin High School Empty Bowls Club, founded in 2000 with a grant from Franklin Education Foundation, hosted first community dinner to support The Pantry
2017
Facilities Committee met to explore new building opportunities
2018
Weekend Backpack Program began with funding from Hockomock Area YMCA
2019
Purchased refrigerated box truck
2020
COVID-19 Pandemic resulted in new programs including weekly curbside pickup, evening hours, and home delivery
2021
Awarded Best Place to Volunteer by MyFM Quest for the Best
2022
Purchased a new home at 341 W. Central Street
2022
Partnered with Spoonfuls, a food recovery organization
2023
Certified by Points of Light as a Service Enterprise!
2023
Moved to 341 W. Central Street
2024
Named Citizens’ 2024 Champion in Action® and awarded $50,000 for solar panel installation
2024
Began composting non-salvageable food and organic waste
Franklin Food Pantry
History
1990
The Franklin Interfaith Council established the Franklin Interfaith Food Pantry
1995
Renamed the Franklin Food Pantry, and obtained federal exemption as a non-profit charitable 501(c)3 organization
1997
Partnered with the Greater Boston Food Bank
2000
Adopted a strategic plan and fiscal policies
2005
Food Elves campaign launched by two Franklin youth
2009
Moved to 43 W. Central St., donated by Rockland Trust
2011
Awarded grant from Metrowest Community Healthcare Foundation to increase access to healthy, local food at Franklin Farmers’ Market
2012
Became beneficiary of Thanksgiving morning Turkey Trot held by Church of Latter-Day Saints in Franklin
2014
Launched Mobile Pantry Program
2016
Franklin High School Empty Bowls Club, founded in 2000 with a grant from Franklin Education Foundation, hosted first community dinner to support The Pantry
2017
Facilities Committee met to explore new building opportunities
2018
Weekend Backpack Program began with funding from Hockomock Area YMCA
2019
Purchased refrigerated box truck
2020
COVID-19 Pandemic resulted in new programs including weekly curbside pickup, evening hours, and home delivery
2021
Awarded Best Place to Volunteer by MyFM Quest for the Best
2022
Purchased a new home at 341 W. Central Street
2022
Partnered with Spoonfuls, a food recovery organization
2023
Certified by Points of Light as a Service Enterprise!
2023
Moved to 341 W. Central Street
2024
Named Citizens’ 2024 Champion in Action® and awarded $50,000 for solar panel installation
2024
Began composting non-salvageable food and organic waste