FCCMP bids farewell to our Executive Director Andrea Leibson
Posted on January 9, 2020
We bid farewell to our current Executive Director, as we commence our search for her successor.
Thanks To Aliber’s Bridal for their turkey donation!
Posted on November 23, 2019
Thank you to Cristen of Aliber’s Bridal which presented the Orange Pantry with 12 turkeys for distribution today! Cristen donated one turkey for each bridal gown purchased at her Greenfield shop in November. Thanks to Cristen and to all the couples planning weddings!
#GivingTuesday is December 3rd, 2019. Learn how you can help the FCCMP
Posted on November 21, 2019
#GivingTuesday is a global generosity movement that’s unleashing the power of people and organizations to transform their communities and the world. The hashtag and movement comes on the heels of other online shopping trends such as Black Friday and Cyber Monday. At the FCCMP’s meal sites and pantries, costs are […]
THURSDAY, NOV 7TH: Empty Bowls 2019
Posted on November 4, 2019
Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/2370234013217531/ Join the Franklin County Community Meals Program’s Empty Bowls event at The People’s Pint on Thursday, November 7 from 5 – 8 pm. Come to The People’s Pint for a meal and have a brownie sundae to support FCCMP‘s meals sites and food pantries – $25 for […]
Free Soup and Game Night to benefit Franklin County Diaper Drive
Posted on November 1, 2019
Monday, November 4th is Free Soup and Game Night at Hope & Olive, hosted by Hope & Olive with all proceeds going to the Franklin County Diaper Bank. Please come join us to eat, play, and support a wonderful cause. Please see our flier below for details.
A Private Tour of the U.S. Capitol by Congressman Jim McGovern
Posted on October 22, 2019
Congressman Jim McGovern’s Annual Auction donation of a private tour of the US Capitol was fulfilled today for FCCMP director Andrea Leibson, pictured here with her husband and a friend. The Congressman was incredibly generous with his time and showed behind the scenes rarely seen in tours of the Capitol. […]
Yankee Candle folks helping FCCMP on 50th Anniversary
Posted on October 17, 2019
Employees of Yankee Candle from across the country gathered to do good deeds in western MA in celebration of the 50th anniversary of Micheal Kittredge’s first candle. 20 Yankee Candle employees made a delicious shepherds pie and apple crisp dinner to be served at tonight’s Greenfield meal. 5 Yankee Candle […]
Arrival of a new stainless steel table at the Orange Pantry
Posted on October 16, 2019
Here is our first new stainless table at the Orange Pantry from the Community Foundation of WMA Unsung Heroes grant. Four more will be set up at the Pantry later soon. This will increase our efficiency and improve the cleanliness of the Pantry. Thanks to all who helped us achieve […]
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Thanks to MA Rep Susannah Whipps for delivering much needed TP to the Orange Pantry today! Pantry guests will be so pleased!
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#GivingTuesdayNow date has been set for May 5th, 2020. Please see our blog post for details:
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#GivingTuesdayNow on May 5th, 2020 - Franklin County Community Meals Program
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Today it was announced that #GivingTuesdayNow, a global day of giving and unity, is set to take place on May 5, 2020 as an emergency response to the3 days ago
FCCMP continues to work toward fulfilling its mission to work in partnership with the community to alleviate hunger. Last night at Our Lady of Peace 26 households were fed through bags distributed outside in front of the Church.
Oh — and it was raining. Last Monday it was snowing during the bag distribution. Many thanks to Amy and her crew of volunteers!