
Our Team and Family
This crew, along with our amazing volunteers, is the beating heart of the Franklin Food Bank. We're rough and ready, silly and spunky, wise and wonderful. We love to help the people of Franklin Township and we love each other.
Executive Leadership


Michael Rodriguez
Client Services Assistant

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Client Services Coordinator
Derek Smith
Executive Director
Programs Department
We provide the management, and evaluation of programs designed to empower individuals and families, implement innovative programs that provide essential food access and support services to our community.

Keli Watkins
Programs Director

Casandra Smith
Volunteer Coordinator

Carol Golembiewski
Client Services Assistant
Development Department
We provide the management of fundraising in various aspects including event planning, donor outreach, grant opportunities, corporate social responsibility, and community engagement.

Allie O'Brien
Development Director

Nicole Greco
Grants Writer
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Manuel Riaño
Senior Development Manager
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Dauna Jendrek
External Affairs Manager

Bill Grippo
Community Engagement Coordinator
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Karla Wallack
Grants Writer
Operations Department
We provide essential support to ensure the smooth functioning of the food bank, including managing staff, supporting visitors and vendors, facility operations, human resources, and financial management of our small but mighty food bank.

Marvin Easter
Operations Director

Shanti Durairaj
Administrative Analyst
Warehouse Team
We provide essential support by managing inventory and keeping our Market stocked, fulfilling orders for our Beyond Borders facilities, coordination with Gleaning Partners, all while ensuring smooth warehouse operations.

Kevin Foster
Warehouse Manager

Christine Bacchus
Warehouse Assistant
Darrell Baker
Warehouse Assistant & Driver


Rich Poremba
Warehouse Coordinator

Ryan Weiss
Warehouse Assistant
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Chris Kostus
Warehouse Assistant & Driver
