Local Music Scene Plans Second Annual "Party For The Pantry"

On March 31st, 2017, local musicians in The Greater Milford Area Local Music Scene come together, once again, to raise much needed money for the Franklin Food Pantry at THE BLACK BOX located right next door to the pantry. Co-organizer Bill Donovan explains why he and co-organizer Ray Auger decided to raise money for the pantry. “The Franklin Food Pantry does not receive funds from the state or town. They rely ultimately on us, the community, to help keep the shelves full.”

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Auger and Donovan decided to continue hosting the party after raising $3000 last year at the inaugural Party For The Pantry. This year the tried and true format remains the same… raffles, cash bar and four great local bands. A recipe for success as last year’s Party For The Pantry proved. “We’ve got a lot of great raffle items donated by local businesses but we can always use more! Please get in touch with Bill or myself to donate. We also have some sports memorabilia including a signed Tom Brady ball!”, exclaims Auger.

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With $3001 as the goal set for this year, James puts it all into perspective, “An average bag of groceries costs $18 to put together. That’s about 167 bags of groceries that we are able to donate to those in our community in need. It feels good to do something we love as musicians while giving back. Music heals and music helps and we are looking forward to doing more great events like this.”

The night’s musical lineup is second to none with music by The Abe Froman Project, Charity Case, Karate Show and South Street Six, all musicians with ties to the Greater Franklin area. Tickets are $15 in advance and can be purchased through www.brownpapertickets.com, or $20 at the door. The organizers also raised money and covered production costs with generous sponsorship donations from Dean Bank, Dean College, The UPS Store in Franklin, F&P Molla Inc and Elemen-Tree House.

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Second Annual 'Party For The Pantry' - March 31 - 7:00 PM

"This event puts the FUN in FUNdraiser! Join us for a night of live music, raffles and SUPER raffles to benefit the Franklin Food Pantry.


Mar 31, 2017 7:00 PM at THE BLACK BOX

Musical line up includes FOUR bands this year consisting of local musicians who are donating their time to give back to the community. It's local musicianship at it's best!!!

Here's the lineup for the night...

Karate Show
The Abe Froman Project
South Street Six
Charity Case

Bring lots of money for the raffles and cash bar!

What is a SUPER raffle you ask? A SUPER raffle is an item that is valued at over $100. Your winning ticket will allow you to choose any SUPER raffle item left on the table!


Purchase tickets online -->>  http://partyforthepantry2017.bpt.me/

ABOUT THE FRANKLIN FOOD PANTRY

Second Annual Party For The Pantry - March 31 - 7:00 PM

The Franklin Food Pantry offers supplemental food assistance and household necessities once a month to eligible households. Bread and fresh produce is available daily for clients.

Typical clients include working families trying to make ends meet, people experiencing a temporary job loss, individuals whose SNAP (food stamps) benefits are reduced, and seniors. A growing number of seniors are seeking help from the Pantry since most are on a fixed income and are impacted by such things as medication costs and higher fuel expenses.

As a private, nonprofit organization, we depend entirely on donations from community members, corporations, foundations and other strategic partners. We receive NO funding from the town or state.

There is no charge to clients for Pantry items or services.

Programs include

• a Mobile Pantry which delivers food monthly to select neighborhoods where people have difficulty getting to the downtown location
• Cooking Matters classes that teach families how to shop smarter and cook delicious, affordable meals
• a Healthy Futures Market that offers fresh produce from June to October. The high cost of fresh fruits and vegetables can be a barrier to wholesome nutrition for many families.

Emergency food bags and seasonal items, such as holiday meal packages, are also provided. Learn how to get help.

Because we are a client-choice pantry, visitors are empowered to select only what they need to meet their own personal dietary needs. Many pantries provide fixed boxes of food where clients do not have an opportunity to choose their items.

Only residents of Franklin can officially register with the Pantry to receive ongoing support. However, emergency packages of food are provided to those in need who come to the Pantry for hunger relief.

As a member agency of The Greater Boston Food Bank (GBFB), the Franklin Food Pantry is part of the GBFB objective of providing at least one meal a day to those in need."

Festival Schedule - Sunday

also on THE BLACK BOX property

12:00 PM to 4:00 PM - Ceramic bowl fundraiser for the Franklin Food Pantry

ceramic bowls crafted by members of the Franklin Art Assoc.

Franklin Historical Museum 

12:00 PM to 4:00 PM - Wool Spinning, Rug & Straw Braiding, Historical Film 

Franklin Methodist Church 

12:00 PM to 4:00 PM - FAA Art and Photography & Robots and Magical Machines 

Robot on exhibit for Franklin Cultural Festival

Inside THE BLACK BOX

12:00 PM to 4:00 PM - FAA Art and Photography by the FAA  


5:00 PM: CLOSING CEREMONY, THE BLACK BOX


The full schedule of performances and events for the first annual Franklin Cultural Festival can be found here http://www.franklinsculturalfestival.org/


This one page (two sided print) tri-fold brochure gives you a handy copy of all the info of what, when, and where the events of the Festival will take place.

If you have a mobile device, you can check out the webpage or Facebook. If you would like the hard copy, the Festival team put one together for you.

You can download and print on your own!

You can make your copy from here
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0wjbnXDBhczcGNsUnpKMzhRTTQ/view?usp=sharing


or from here
 
 

Empty Bowls - Food Pantry Fund Raiser at the Franklin Cultural Festival

Some of the 300 hand crafted 'empty bowls' prepared by the Franklin Art Association to be sold and the proceeds benefit the Franklin Food Pantry.  

The empty bowls will be on sale at the Town Common Saturday from 12 - 2:00 PM and again on Sunday at THE BLACK BOX parking lot from 12 - 5:00 PM

empty bowls

Over 300 bowls were made by Franklin Art Association members, then glazed and fired with help from Brenna Johnson, ceramics teacher at Franklin High School.  

The full schedule of performances and events for the first annual Franklin Cultural Festival can be found here http://www.franklinsculturalfestival.org/
 

Empty Bowls Project to help the Franklin Food Pantry

Clay is shaped to a bowl, hand painted, then glazed and fired. The collaboration around the art of making the bowl is at the heart of the Franklin Cultural Festival.

finished bowls for the 'Empty Bowls Project'

Franklin Art Association members Dick Fotland, Tina Guarino, Paul Peterson and Adele Corrigan are shown painting bowls for the "Empty Bowls Project."

Dick Fotland, Tina Guarino, Paul Peterson and Adele Corrigan

Over 300 bowls were made by association members, then glazed and fired with help from Brenna Johnson, ceramics teacher at Franklin High School. 

These colorful bowls were donated to the Franklin Food Pantry and will be for sale during the festival.