The Center Sees Tremendous Increase in Need for Food
Our food pantry has seen a steady increase as the economy falls deeper  and deeper. As people are losing their jobs, parents are beginning to feel the pain of not having enough money to feed their children or pay their rent/mortgage.
We have seen an increase in singles need our service as well. Times are tough and if you are in need of food and are from the Franklin County area, please come to the pantry for assistance.
If you are able to help, please send a check, stop by and donate food. or even organize a food drive. We appreciate any assistance you can give. We thank you in advance for your donation.
2010 Food Pantry Report from Jean Thurber
2010 - Monthy Count of NEW clients and Total Clients served by our Food Pantry - 2010 |
New Clients |
Total Served |
Month |
Households |
Adults |
Children |
Total |
Month |
Households |
Adults |
Children |
Total |
| January |
42 |
61 |
21 |
82 |
January |
430 |
667 |
239 |
946 |
| February |
18 |
27 |
7 |
34 |
February |
309 |
488 |
220 |
708 |
| March |
38 |
53 |
27 |
80 |
March |
452 |
704 |
303 |
1007 |
| April |
23 |
27 |
11 |
38 |
April |
440 |
674 |
304 |
978 |
2010 Food Donations
| |
Month Totals in
pounds |
January |
February |
March |
April |
Donations from
Individuals |
3,515 |
4,331 |
3, 176 |
2,920 |
Food from the Western Mass Food
Bank |
8,439 |
9,147 |
11, 296 |
11,841 |
Donations from local
Bakeries/Stores |
2,760 |
3,000 |
3, 227 |
2,452 |
Total |
14,714 lb |
16, 478 |
17,
699 |
17,808 |
Previous Year Statistics
See 2009 & 2008 info - PDF Format or Word Doc Format.
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