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The Franklin Food Pantry has announced that it has been selected by the American Fundraising Foundation (AmFund) to offer exclusive travel packages for the silent auction at Party for The Pantry on Saturday, March 29, 2025. AmFund, which itself is organized as a non-profit, provides fundraising travel programs to non-profit organizations, helping raise funds through unique and memorable travel experiences. Party for The Pantry attendees will have the opportunity to bid on eight once-in-a-lifetime vacations including Africa, Florence, Paris, Ireland, Sedona, Greece, Scotland, and Portugal.
"We are excited to partner with AmFund to offer these incredible vacation packages," said Marsha Tait, Development Director, Franklin Food Pantry. "This is a uniqueopportunity for our supporters to experience the trip of a lifetime while making a meaningful difference in our community."
AmFund travel packages support the vital work of the Franklin Food Pantry and include the following:
Trips valid for 3 years with no blackout dates
4 and 5-star accommodations
Most packages include round-trip airfare for two from any major U.S.international airport
Dedicated AmFund travel specialist to assist with every detail
Options to upgrade, extend, and add travelers
A representative from AmFund will be present at Party for The Pantry to manage the trips auction and oversee all transactions. Individuals who are unable to attend Party for the Pantry but are still interested in participating in the vacation auction can contact Julie Manninen, AmFund Development Director, at Julie@amfund.org for details.
Party for The Pantry will also host a traditional silent auction. Starting March 20, 2025,
mobile bidding for auction items will be available on GiveButter. The online silent
auction is open to Party for The Pantry attendees, as well as individuals not attending
the event.
Party for the Pantry takes place on Saturday, March 29, 2025, at 7 p.m. at The Black
Box in Franklin, Massachusetts. Tickets are required for the 21+ event which features
local bands JP Royer, Matt Zajac, and The Pub Kings. Proceeds from the event will go
directly to The Pantry to help fight food insecurity in our community. Purchase tickets
online at www.franklinfoodpantry.org.
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