Franklin, MA – (March 19, 2025) – The Franklin Food Pantry is thrilled to be selected by the American Fundraising Foundation (AmFund) to offer exclusive travel packages for the silent auction at Party for The Pantry on Saturday, March 29, 2025. AmFund provides fundraising travel programs to non-profit organizations, helping raise crucial funds through unique and memorable travel experiences. Party for The Pantry attendees will have the opportunity to bid on eight once-in-a-lifetime vacations including Africa, Florence, Paris, Ireland, Sedona, Greece, Scotland, and Portugal.
“We are excited to partner with AmFund to offer these incredible vacation packages,” said Marsha Tait, Development Director, Franklin Food Pantry. “This is a unique opportunity for our supporters to experience the trip of a lifetime while making a meaningful difference in our community.”
AmFund travel packages support the vital work of the Franklin Food Pantry and include the following:
- Trips valid for 3 years with no blackout dates
- 4 and 5-star accommodations
- Most packages include round-trip airfare for two from any major U.S. international airport
- Dedicated AmFund travel specialist to assist with every detail
- Options to upgrade, extend, and add travelers
A representative from AmFund will be present at Party for The Pantry to manage the trips auction and oversee all transactions. Individuals who are unable to attend Party for the Pantry but are still interested in participating in the vacation auction can contact Julie Manninen, AmFund Development Director, at Julie@amfund.org for details.
Party for The Pantry will also host a traditional silent auction. Starting March 20, 2025, mobile bidding for auction items will be available on GiveButter. The online silent auction is open to Party for The Pantry attendees, as well as individuals not attending the event.
Party for the Pantry takes place on Saturday, March 29, 2025, at 7 p.m. at The Black Box in Franklin, Massachusetts. Tickets are required for the 21+ event which features local bands JP Royer, Matt Zajac, and The Pub Kings. Proceeds from the event will go directly to The Pantry to help fight food insecurity in our community. Purchase tickets online at www.franklinfoodpantry.org.
About the Franklin Food Pantry, Inc.
The Franklin Food Pantry, Inc. offers supplemental food assistance, household necessities, and resource referrals 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 Meals, 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.
About the American Fundraising Foundation
Each year, the American Fundraising Foundation (AmFund) carefully chooses organizations to support through sponsorship of events, year-end grant distribution, virtual silent auctions, and other programs to raise much-needed unrestricted funds for the important mission of those organizations. AmFund currently partners with nearly 700 organizations in support of their funding needs. The national headquarters is in Florida and opens its training center to nonprofit organizations for lunch and learns and special programs. Its Educational Foundation is a federally recognized 501(c)3 and provides professional training for Development Directors, Executive Directors, Board Members, and others leveraging more than two decades of fundraising experience. It offers expertise in a variety of topics for groups ranging in size from 12 to 1000. Since its inception in 1999, the AmFund Foundation has distributed more than $60 million for worthy causes. Its signature silent auctions featuring once-in-a-lifetime experiences are presented at organizations’ special events drawing admiration, praise and excitement as the entire process elevates the event in the eyes of patrons, board members and the community. AmFund annually donates unrestricted funds known as Golden Pear Grants, to select organizations. The Golden Pear, prominently part of AmFund’s logo, is deeply rooted in history as well as in its mission. Throughout history the pear has been honored as a sacred fruit signifying wisdom, prosperity, good health, longevity, and future happiness – all the things Amfund seeks for its nonprofit partners. For more information about AmFund, visit www.amfund.org