The Franklin Food Bank

09/03/2026

FFB on the radio! Check out this highlight of Executive Director, Derek Smith on Magic 98.3 for Hunger Action Month.

09/02/2026

09/01/2026

In observance of Hunger Action Month, we are sharing our Franklin Food Bank Core Values - the guiding principles and ethical foundation that define who we are, how we work, and how we serve. Follow along to see the full set revealed through the month of September!

08/31/2026

Hello September! Join our programs this week with Community Distribution Wednesday with partners Amazon and and Flava Workshop at FFB on Friday. Anyone can participate in these free, monthly programs. We can’t wait to see you!

08/26/2026

U.S. Sen. Cory Booker brought his 21-county New Jersey tour to the Franklin Food Bank, joining food bank leaders from across the state for a discussion on federal SNAP cuts and growing food insecurity.

Franklin Township alone accounts for more than 30% of Somerset County's SNAP caseload.
The Franklin Food Bank
Read more about Booker's visit, the roundtable discussion and what Franklin Food Bank leaders say they are seeing in the community: https://www.tapinto.net/towns/franklin-township/sections/giving-back/articles/sen-cory-booker-stops-at-franklin-food-bank-during-21-county-new-jersey-tour

08/25/2026

Yesterday, US Senator Cory Booker and many regional and local leaders of NJ food banks walked through the doors for the Franklin Food Bank - it was humbling to share our work and impact with people who understand exactly what’s at stake for the neighbors we all serve.

08/19/2026

Golf Fore Groceries is our second-largest annual fundraiser! Support from public and private partnerships is vital to closing the hunger gap- we can’t do it alone. Reach out to us about sponsorship opportunities today! Link in comments.

08/17/2026

Our partners are offering health and independence support this week. Health screenings available on Wednesday!

08/11/2026

Enjoy a day on the green at our 2026 Golf Fore Groceries fundraiser! All funds raised support Franklin Food Bank annual operations. Let’s raise 100k before the first club swings! Link in comments. ❤️

08/10/2026

On deck this week, we have our partners at Community in Crisis, Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital and Heal Somerset ready to answer questions and provide guidance right on the FFB campus.