Stamp Out Hunger 2025
On Saturday, May 10, 2025, Franklin, Massachusetts letter carriers will participate in the annual Stamp Out Hunger food drive to benefit the Franklin Food Pantry.
How to Participate
On Saturday, May 10, 2025, please place nonperishable items in a bag and place by your mailbox prior to your normal mail delivery time. Items should be placed in a sturdy bag. Most Franklin residents will receive a brown paper bag with Stamp Out Hunger instructions in their mailbox a few days prior to the event. Please fill this bag, or any other sturdy bag, with nonperishable groceries (suggested items are listed below), and leave at your mailbox. Your letter carrier will pick up your donation during their regular route time, or they may come back later in the day once their route is complete.
Q & A:
Q: Why are the letter carriers collecting items for the Franklin Food Pantry?
A: Since 1993, the National Association of Letter Carriers have organized the Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive. Letter carriers collect donations of non-perishable food items on the second Saturday in May to benefit local food pantries. Franklin letter carriers will collect food in Franklin which will help fill the shelves of The Pantry.
Q: What will the letter carriers do with the donations?
A: Letter carriers will collect the bags and deliver the items to volunteers who will prepare them for distribution at The Pantry.
Q. What time of day will my letter carrier pick up my donation?
A. Please place your donation by your mailbox by the time your normal mail delivery occurs. Your letter carrier may pick it up during their regular route or come back later in the day.
Q: What if I forget to leave out my donation or my community does not have a letter carrier?
A: If you live in a private community or if you miss your collection time, please bring items to:
Franklin Food Pantry
341 W Central St.
Franklin, MA
Place the items in the purple bin on the loading dock at the back of the building.
Q: Can I give money instead?
A: Yes! To donate money, please click HERE.
Q: Does The Pantry accept expired items?
A: No, we do not accept expired items.
Q: Does The Pantry accept opened items including food, unused pet food, or diapers?
A: No, we cannot accept opened items.
Q: What items does The Pantry need?
A: Please consider donating the following items (unopened and not expired):
Health and Beauty Items:
Shampoo/conditioner
Body wash/soap
Shaving cream
Body lotion
Feminine hygiene products
Cleaning Supplies:
Laundry detergent/cleaning supplies
Shelf Stable Items:
Ketchup
Mustard
Relish or pickles
Jelly or jam
Canned cranberry sauce 14oz
Box of hot chocolate mix (eight envelopes)
Coffee (ground)
Boxed mashed potatoes (preferred Idahoan brand – original mashed potatoes 13 or 75oz)
Gravy (10 to 12oz)
Q: What items should not be donated?
A: Please do not donate:
Fresh produce
Perishable foods
Any items that need to be refrigerated or frozen
Baby food and/or formula
Adult diapers
Medication and vitamins
Opened items
Expired items
No Expired Food Please!
For more information, contact the Franklin Food Pantry at info@franklinfoodpantry.org