The Franklin Food Pantry is pleased to announce the 12th annual Franklin Turkey Trot, a 5K fun run to benefit The Pantry, will take place on Nov. 23, 2023, at 8 a.m. Walkers and runners of all ages and abilities are invited to register for the Thanksgiving morning tradition which begins and ends at 91 Jordan Rd., Franklin, Massachusetts. Runners will receive a light breakfast, and category medals and door prizes will be awarded following the race. Registration fees are $20 per person prior to Oct. 18, and $25 thereafter, with a family cap of $100. Food donations are no longer accepted at the event. Proceeds from the race help provide supplemental food assistance and programs to those facing food insecurity. To register, visit www.franklinturkeytrot.org through Nov. 21, or register in-person at the race location on Nov. 22, between 7 and 9 p.m., or the morning of the race between 6:30 and 7:30 a.m.
Race day sponsors are needed to make this year’s event a success. Funds received from sponsorships support The Pantry and cover costs associated with the event including the race registration company, timing technology, insurance, and security details. Sponsorship levels are:
- Presenting Sponsor $2,000
- Platinum Sponsor $750
- Gold Sponsor $500
- Silver Sponsor $250
- Friend Sponsor $100
- Door Prize Sponsor
A complete list of sponsorship benefits is listed on The Pantry’s website www.franklinfoodpantry.org. Potential sponsors are encouraged to sign up prior to Nov. 9.
To date, the following organizations and individuals have graciously committed to sponsoring the event:
Platinum Sponsors: MyFM 101.3, Next9Up, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Gold Sponsorship: Franklin Knights of Columbus #1847, Paul A. Longobardi & Sons Trucking
Silver Sponsorship: Franklin Matters, Vendetti Motors, Emmons LLC, Starr and Glick Orthodontists, Mike and Maureen Sabolinski, Nutrify Performance Nutrition for Women, LLC
For more information on the 12th annual Franklin Turkey Trot, please visit www.franklinfoodpantry.org.
About the Franklin Food Pantry, Inc.
The Franklin Food Pantry, Inc. offers supplemental food assistance and household necessities to more than 1,300 individuals per year. The Franklin Food Pantry is not funded by the Town of Franklin. We are grateful for our many partnerships, including that with the Greater Boston Food Bank, that allow us to achieve greater buying power and lower our costs. Donations and grants fund our food purchases, keep our lights on, and put gas in our food truck. Programs include home delivery, a weekend backpack program for Franklin school children in need, mobile pantries, emergency food bags, and holiday meal packages. The Pantry is located at 341 W. Central St. in Franklin, Massachusetts on Route 140. Visit www.franklinfoodpantry.org for more information.
Platinum Sponsors
Next 9 Up
- Next9Up Baseball & Softball Athletic Training Facility partners with reputable coaches to provide instruction and skills to youth and young adult athletes for stronger skills.
- Players can also practice on their own in our state-of-the-art facility with pitching/hitting tunnels, turf field, and new technological advances, with 24/7 access to the facility.
- Next 9 Up provides clinics for all specialty baseball and softball positions, as well as hitting and infield play to provide athletes with the confidence needed to excel.
- Next9Up coaches are highly educated in their fields and can help teams with instruction, coaches clinics, wellness programming for mind and body, and support.
Physician One
- Fast, friendly, local care
- 24/7 virtual care
- Network of 26 centers with 6 locations in Massachusetts
- Peace of mind is priceless, especially around the holidays! PhysicianOne offers rapid PCR testing with same-day results for common seasonal viruses: flu, RSV, strep and COVID. When you know what is making you sick, you can start the right treatment and feel better faster.
b.Lux
- LUXE is Massachusetts’ most highly rated, five-star beauty salon with over 600 reviews! Check us out on Google!
- One-stop beauty destination and your local full-service salon offering all aspects of hair-cutting, coloring, smoothing and extensions, full skincare and spa services, makeup lessons and applications, lash – tinting, lifting and extensions, and organic spray tanning.
- Choose from one of our three specially priced Holiday Gift Card Packages, available for in-studio and online purchase. Custom gift card amounts are also available. Our holiday packages are bundled to include lots of complimentary services.
- Lux’s BUY 3, GET 1 FREE Retail starts and runs through the end of December! Stock up and save! Great for stocking stuffers, too!
G&C Plumbing & Heating
- Experts in residential service, repair, and replacement
- Experts on water heaters, boilers, water filtration, and drain cleaning
- Friendly, professionally trained technicians and office staff
- Family owned and operated
Notturno Plumbing & Heating
- Serving Franklin and its surrounding towns for over 15 years
- Family-owned and family-run
- Providing the highest level of service and craftsmanship to our clients and community
- Notturno Plumbing and Heating prides itself on creating lasting relationships with our clients by exceeding their expectations daily.
Middlesex Bank
- Middlesex Savings Bank was established in 1835 and, today is one of the largest mutual banks in Massachusetts with more than $6 billion in assets.
- For over 185 years, the bank has remained dedicated to offering great value in consumer banking and corporate banking solutions.
- In addition to providing leading banking services, we support our communities through sponsorships, corporate giving, and our charitable foundation.
- The bank is FDIC insured with over 30 locations spread over 28 localities.
Gold Sponsors
Franklin Knights of Columbus
- Star Council Award recipients for practicing our Order’s principles of Charity, Unity, Fraternity, and Patriotism.
- Support Food for Families program through a Stop & Shop Gift Card Fundraiser in December.
- Host a local Free Throw Championship in January for kids ages 9 to 14.
- A financial supporter of Franklin Veteran Services and the Warriors to Lourdes program.
Eagle Stainless Steel
- Eagle Stainless specializes in providing precision stainless steel tubing, meeting the needs of various industries.
- As a family run business, we bring a personal touch and a commitment to quality in every interaction
- Operating in Franklin Massachusetts since 1982
- Eagle serves a wide range of industries including medical, aerospace and more offering high-quality stainless steel tubing solutions.
Dean Bank
- Dean Bank is a proud supporter of the Franklin Food Pantry’s Turkey Trot
- Dean Bank has been a member of the Franklin community since its founding in 1889
- Deposits are insured IN FULL regardless of amount by both the FDIC and the DIF
- Visit Dean Bank at deanbank.com
