Cranford Calendar

Jul
23
Thu
2020
Food Distribution Event at Kean @ Kean University
Jul 23 @ 9:00 am

A drive-up food distribution for Union County residents affected by the COVID-19 pandemic will be held on Thursday, July 23, beginning at 9 a.m. at Kean University. Sponsored and coordinated by the County of Union and the Community FoodBank of New Jersey, the food distribution will be first-come, first-served and no registration is required.

Kean University is located at 1000 Morris Avenue in Union. The distribution will take place in the parking lot located at the intersection of North and Morris avenues.

Jul
25
Sat
2020
“Feed Our Neighbors” Drive-Thru Food Collection @ Cranford United Methodist Church
Jul 25 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
“Feed Our Neighbors” Drive-Thru Food Collection @ Cranford United Methodist Church

The Cranford United Methodist Church will hold a drive-thru food collection in their parking lot on Saturday, July 25 between 10 am and 2 pm. Cars will pull up and volunteers will remove the non-perishable food donations from the trunk.

Aug
22
Sat
2020
Drive-Thru Food Collection @ Cranford United Methodist Church
Aug 22 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Drive-Thru Food Collection @ Cranford United Methodist Church | Cranford | New Jersey | United States
Join us in helping those who need a helping hand. We are holding our next FEED OUR NEIGHBORS drive-thru food drive on Saturday, August 22nd from 10 am – 2 pm in the church parking lot on Walnut Ave.
Place your bags of non-perishable food in your trunk, drive up, pop your trunk and volunteers will remove them, no contact needed! Donations will be delivered to Cranford Family Care and St Joseph’s Social Services.
If you’re not able to make it tomorrow, you can drop-off non-perishable food in bins placed outside the entrance to the church off the parking lot.
If you can help with the collection, send Holly Walker an email: [email protected].

Sep
26
Sat
2020
Emergency Food Distribution Event @ Kean University
Sep 26 @ 9:00 am
“Feed Our Neighbors” Drive-Thru Food Collection @ Cranford United Methodist Church, NJ
Sep 26 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
"Feed Our Neighbors" Drive-Thru Food Collection @ Cranford United Methodist Church, NJ
Hi there! Are you ready for our next “Feed Our Neighbors” Drive-Thru Food Collection event? We are gearing up for Saturday, September 26th from 10 am-2 pm in the church’s parking lot. Place your food donations in your truck, drive up, pop your trunk and volunteers will remove your food bags…no contact needed!
Your donations will be delivered to Cranford Family Care and St. Joseph Social Services.
Last month we had 99 cars drive-thru to drop off food. We are hoping to have 100 cars donate food this time. Help spread the word!
*photo courtesy of Westfield Leader
Oct
17
Sat
2020
Drive-Up Food Distribution @ Union County Vocational Technical High School
Oct 17 @ 9:00 am

The food distribution will begin at 9 am and is open to all Union County residents.

Food will be distributed on a first-come-first-served basis and residents must arrive in cars. Walk-ups will not be accommodated.

Upon arrival, proof of New Jersey residency and indicate how many people reside in their household will have to be provided. Recipients will receive an emergency box of non-perishable items and fresh produce, with enough to sustain a family for several days. Please note that only one box of food will be provided per vehicle.

This event will run in compliance with state COVID-19 orders, regarding social distancing and other protocols. All drive-up recipients must remain in their cars with windows rolled up at all times, otherwise, masks are required. Food boxes will be placed in the trunk or truck bed of the vehicle by volunteers.

Nov
7
Sat
2020
CUMC Holiday Food Drive-Thru @ Cranford United Methodist Church, NJ
Nov 7 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
CUMC Holiday Food Drive-Thru @ Cranford United Methodist Church, NJ
It is time once again for the monthly food drive event. This month, our hope is to provide our local food pantries with extra “holiday-themed” items as we enter into the festivities of November and December. Of course, all shelf-stable food items will be gratefully received!
Some ideas for “holiday items”
– Powdered Mashed Potatoes
– Boxed Stuffing
– Canned Turkey Gravy
– Cream of Mushroom Soup
– Canned Green Beans
– Boxed French Fried Onions
– Canned Cranberry Sauce
– Canned Yams
– Marshmallows
– Corn Bread Mix
– Chicken Broth
– Canned Pumpkin
– Other traditions from your family and culture!
*Please no frozen turkeys at this food drive venue.*
Nov
23
Mon
2020
Thanksgiving Food Drive for Cranford Family Care @ The MAX Challenge of Cranford
Nov 23 all-day

THE MAX Challenge of Cranford will be partnering with Cranford Family Care to assist their “Neighbors Helping Neighbors” initiative! We are excited to be accepting donations for our 2020 Food Drive 🥫 🏡
➡️ To schedule your drop off at our studio email [email protected] or text 9088385331
➡️ Drop-offs MUST be scheduled due to COVID-19 safety and capacity regulations.
➡️ From Wed Nov 12th – Friday, Nov 20th Cranford Cares is asking for donations of
🥞 Pancake mix
🍯 Condiments (ketchup, honey, mustard, mayo, etc)
🍽️ Children’s snacks🧃🍿 🥨 🍪
➡️ From Monday, November 23rd through Wed November 25th, we will be accepting
🥔🍠 Fresh potatoes
🍅🥑🥦🥬🥒🌶️🌽🥕 Fresh produce
All to donate to local families in need for Thanksgiving!

Nov
24
Tue
2020
Thanksgiving Food Drive for Cranford Family Care @ The MAX Challenge of Cranford
Nov 24 all-day

THE MAX Challenge of Cranford will be partnering with Cranford Family Care to assist their “Neighbors Helping Neighbors” initiative! We are excited to be accepting donations for our 2020 Food Drive 🥫 🏡
➡️ To schedule your drop off at our studio email [email protected] or text 9088385331
➡️ Drop-offs MUST be scheduled due to COVID-19 safety and capacity regulations.
➡️ From Wed Nov 12th – Friday, Nov 20th Cranford Cares is asking for donations of
🥞 Pancake mix
🍯 Condiments (ketchup, honey, mustard, mayo, etc)
🍽️ Children’s snacks🧃🍿 🥨 🍪
➡️ From Monday, November 23rd through Wed November 25th, we will be accepting
🥔🍠 Fresh potatoes
🍅🥑🥦🥬🥒🌶️🌽🥕 Fresh produce
All to donate to local families in need for Thanksgiving!

Nov
25
Wed
2020
Thanksgiving Food Drive for Cranford Family Care @ The MAX Challenge of Cranford
Nov 25 all-day

THE MAX Challenge of Cranford will be partnering with Cranford Family Care to assist their “Neighbors Helping Neighbors” initiative! We are excited to be accepting donations for our 2020 Food Drive 🥫 🏡
➡️ To schedule your drop off at our studio email [email protected] or text 9088385331
➡️ Drop-offs MUST be scheduled due to COVID-19 safety and capacity regulations.
➡️ From Wed Nov 12th – Friday, Nov 20th Cranford Cares is asking for donations of
🥞 Pancake mix
🍯 Condiments (ketchup, honey, mustard, mayo, etc)
🍽️ Children’s snacks🧃🍿 🥨 🍪
➡️ From Monday, November 23rd through Wed November 25th, we will be accepting
🥔🍠 Fresh potatoes
🍅🥑🥦🥬🥒🌶️🌽🥕 Fresh produce
All to donate to local families in need for Thanksgiving!

Dec
6
Sun
2020
Emergency Drive-up and Walk-up Food Distribution @ Warinanco Park
Dec 6 @ 9:00 am

The emergency drive-up and walk-up food distribution for Union County residents to aid those affected by COVID-19 originally scheduled for Saturday, December 5th, has been rescheduled due to weather concerns. The distribution will now be held Sunday, December 6, beginning at 9:00 a.m. at Warinanco Park, located in Roselle. The distribution will take place at the Skating Rink located within the park and residents should use the Park Avenue entrance.

The food distribution is open to all Union County residents. Food will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis and no registration is required. The event will take place rain or shine.

The food distribution is being coordinated by the County of Union with support from Village Super Market and Gargiulo Produce.

“Food distributions have become a lifeline for our residents during the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Freeholder Chairman Alexander Mirabella. “This combination drive-up and walk-up distribution allow those in Union County to pick up food even if they don’t have access to a car.”

“During this time as residents face unprecedented levels of unemployment, housing issues, and food insecurity, we continue to work to provide everyone with support,” said Freeholder Sergio Granados who also serves as Liaison to the Human Services Advisory Board. “We thank the Village Super Market for their partnership in this effort.”

Residents wishing to pick up food can arrive in a vehicle or walk-up to the distribution site.

Upon arrival, proof of New Jersey residency and indicate how many people reside in their household will have to be provided. Recipients will receive an emergency box of non-perishable items and fresh produce, with enough to sustain a family for several days. Please note that only one box of food will be provided per vehicle or walk-up.

This event will run in compliance with state COVID-19 orders, regarding social distancing and other protocols. All drive-up recipients must remain in their cars with windows rolled up at all times, otherwise, masks are required. Food boxes will be placed in the trunk or truck bed of the vehicle by volunteers.

Walk-up recipients must wear masks at all times and maintain social distance.  Walk-up recipients should bring a cart or be able to carry several food bags at the walk-up area.

For questions and more information, residents may call the UCDHS Director’s Action Line at 888-845-3434 or 908-558-2288.

To learn more about the Village Super Market, visit https://www.myvillagesupermarket.com/.

To learn more about Gargiulo Produce, visit http://www.gargiuloproduce.com.

Feb
6
Sat
2021
Drive-Thru Food Collection @ Cranford United Methodist Church
Feb 6 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Drive-Thru Food Collection @ Cranford United Methodist Church
We’re having another drive-thru food collection in the church’s parking lot. If you can spare some groceries, there are a lot of families in need out there. Put the food in your trunk, drive up, pop your trunk and volunteers will remove your grocery bags…no contact needed. Modeling generosity to our kids by helping other families in need is a win-win. If you’d like to volunteer, come join us at 10 am.
Responding to specific requests from Cranford Family Care and St. Joseph Social Services, we are asking for bags of non-perishable and also some fresh produce such as bags of apples, oranges, onions, and potatoes.
Mar
6
Sat
2021
Drive-Thru Food Collection @ Cranford United Methodist Church
Mar 6 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Drive-Thru Food Collection @ Cranford United Methodist Church
Join us for the next Drive-Thru Food Collection event from 10 am to 2 pm in the church’s parking lot, as the pandemic rages on and our neighbors are still struggling to keep food on the table.
Place your bags of non-perishable food in your trunk, drive up, pop your trunk and volunteers will remove them, no contact needed! Your food donations will be delivered to Cranford Family Care (https://www.facebook.com/CranfordFamilyCares), St. Joseph’s Social Services, and other local organizations serving families in need. Last month we delivered 8 vans loaded full to the brim!
Here are examples of especially needed items: Cooking oil, tuna, boxed milk, spices, salt, pepper, tea and coffee, sugar, flour, crackers, soup, cereal, canned vegetables, rice in 1-2 lb. packages (not large bags), cake mix and frosting, dish detergent, soap and paper goods.
There is also a special need for bags of fresh produce, for example, apples, onions, potatoes, sweet potatoes, ginger, garlic, celery, jicama, beets, and other hardy fresh produce.
Can’t make that date? There are bins placed outside the entrance to the church off of the parking lot where donations can be dropped at any time.
Mark your calendars for the next two food drives: April 10 and May 8. Same time, the same location.
Apr
10
Sat
2021
Drive-Thru Food Collection @ Cranford United Methodist Church
Apr 10 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Drive-Thru Food Collection @ Cranford United Methodist Church
Join us for the next Drive-Thru Food Collection event from 10 am to 2 pm in the church’s parking lot, as the pandemic rages on and our neighbors are still struggling to keep food on the table.
Place your bags of non-perishable food in your trunk, drive up, pop your trunk and volunteers will remove them, no contact needed! Your food donations will be delivered to Cranford Family Care (https://www.facebook.com/CranfordFamilyCares), St. Joseph’s Social Services, and other local organizations serving families in need. Last month we delivered 8 vans loaded full to the brim!
Here are examples of especially needed items: Cooking oil, tuna, boxed milk, spices, salt, pepper, tea and coffee, sugar, flour, crackers, soup, cereal, canned vegetables, rice in 1-2 lb. packages (not large bags), cake mix and frosting, dish detergent, soap and paper goods.
There is also a special need for bags of fresh produce, for example, apples, onions, potatoes, sweet potatoes, ginger, garlic, celery, jicama, beets, and other hardy fresh produce.
Can’t make that date? There are bins placed outside the entrance to the church off of the parking lot where donations can be dropped at any time.
Mark your calendars for the next two food drives: April 10 and May 8. Same time, the same location.
May
8
Sat
2021
Cranford Drive-Thru Food Collection @ Cranford United Methodist Church
May 8 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Cranford Drive-Thru Food Collection @ Cranford United Methodist Church

Cranford United Methodist Church will host its next Drive-Thru Food Collection event on Saturday, May 8th from 10 am to 2 pm in the church’s parking lot. Many of our neighbors are still struggling to keep food on the table.

Place your bags of non-perishable food in your trunk, drive up, pop your trunk and volunteers will remove them, no contact needed! Your food donations will be delivered to Cranford Family Care, St. Joseph’s Social Services, and other local organizations serving families in need.

The church’s parking lot is next to the Cranford Library, 201 Lincoln Ave East.

Here are examples of especially needed items: Cooking oil, tuna, boxed milk, spices, salt, pepper, tea and coffee, sugar, flour, crackers, soup, cereal, canned vegetables, rice (one or two pounds), cake mix, and frosting, dish detergent, soap and paper goods.

Also needed: fresh produce, for example, apples, onions, potatoes, and other hardy fresh produce.

Can’t make that date? There are bins placed outside the entrance to the church off of the parking lot where donations can be dropped any time, 24/7.

Last month, several vans full to the brim with food were delivered to Cranford Family Care and St. Joseph’s and we thank you for helping make it happen!

Please spread the word by letting your neighbors know about this event.

Drive-Thru Food Collection @ Cranford United Methodist Church
May 8 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Drive-Thru Food Collection @ Cranford United Methodist Church
Join us for the next Drive-Thru Food Collection event from 10 am to 2 pm in the church’s parking lot, as the pandemic rages on and our neighbors are still struggling to keep food on the table.
Place your bags of non-perishable food in your trunk, drive up, pop your trunk and volunteers will remove them, no contact needed! Your food donations will be delivered to Cranford Family Care (https://www.facebook.com/CranfordFamilyCares), St. Joseph’s Social Services, and other local organizations serving families in need. Last month we delivered 8 vans loaded full to the brim!
Here are examples of especially needed items: Cooking oil, tuna, boxed milk, spices, salt, pepper, tea and coffee, sugar, flour, crackers, soup, cereal, canned vegetables, rice in 1-2 lb. packages (not large bags), cake mix and frosting, dish detergent, soap and paper goods.
There is also a special need for bags of fresh produce, for example, apples, onions, potatoes, sweet potatoes, ginger, garlic, celery, jicama, beets, and other hardy fresh produce.
Can’t make that date? There are bins placed outside the entrance to the church off of the parking lot where donations can be dropped at any time.
Mark your calendars for the next two food drives: April 10 and May 8. Same time, the same location.
Sep
11
Sat
2021
Cranford United Methodist Church Helping Our Neighbors Impacted by Ida @ Cranford United Methodist Church
Sep 11 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Cranford United Methodist Church Helping Our Neighbors Impacted by Ida @ Cranford United Methodist Church

CUMC is collecting non-perishable and microwavable items for those impacted by Ida in Elizabeth. You can drop them off in the church parking lot between 10 and 2.

Mar
12
Sat
2022
Cranford Drive-Thru Food Collection @ Cranford United Methodist Church
Mar 12 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Cranford Drive-Thru Food Collection @ Cranford United Methodist Church

Cranford United Methodist Church is teaming up with the Cranford Girl Scouts to host its next Drive-Thru Food Collection event on Saturday, March 12th from 10 am to 1 pm in the church’s parking lot.
(next to the Cranford Library).

Place your bags of non-perishable food in your trunk, drive up, pop your trunk and the girl scouts will remove them, no contact needed! Your food donations will be delivered to Cranford Family Care, St. Joseph’s Social Services, and other local organizations serving families in need.

Here are examples of especially needed items:
-Paper towels, toilet paper, tissues.
-Hardy fresh produce like bags of apples, onions, and potatoes.
-Cooking oil, tuna, canned chicken, shelf-stable milk, spices, salt, pepper, tea and coffee, sugar, flour, crackers, soup, cereal, canned vegetables, rice (one or two pounds), lentils, beans, cake mix, and frosting, dish detergent, soap, laundry detergent, toothbrushes, and toothpaste.

Can’t make that date? There are bins placed outside the entrance to the church off of the parking lot where donations can be dropped any time, 24/7.

Idea: Many of the younger girl scouts are setting out bins on their porches to make it convenient for neighbors to donate. Why not get your kids involved, too? Set out your own bin and invite your neighbors to participate. Then drop off the donated items at the March 12th event.

Please spread the word by letting your neighbors know about this event. Questions? [email protected].

Jul
9
Sat
2022
Drive-Thru Food Collection @ Cranford United Methodist Church - parking lot
Jul 9 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Drive-Thru Food Collection @ Cranford United Methodist Church - parking lot

The next drive-through food collection will be held this coming Saturday, July 9 in the parking lot of Cranford United Methodist Church. Consider picking up a few extra groceries this week when you do your shopping. Place the items in your trunk, drive up, and volunteers will remove your groceries and bring them to Saint Joseph’s social services in Elizabeth. Many families are still struggling to put food on the table. Let’s do this!

Dec
10
Sat
2022
Christmas Drive-Thru Food Collection @ Cranford United Methodist Church - parking lot
Dec 10 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

CHRISTMAS DRIVE-THRU FOOD COLLECTION: Saturday, Dec. 10, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Cranford United Methodist Church invites you to lend a helping hand to families in need this holiday season. The church is holding a Drive-Thru Christmas Food Drive on Saturday, December 10th from 10am – 12pm in the church’s parking lot.

Here are some suggestions for Christmas dinner donations: canned ham, canned pineapple, candied yams, cranberry sauce, rice, applesauce, juice, raisins, bottled gravy, broth, oil, spices, canned green beans, corn, cornbread mix, cake mix, condensed milk, canned pie filling and crusts, Christmas cookies and pudding.

Hardy fresh fruit and vegetables are also very much needed, such as potatoes, garlic, onions, sweet potatoes, apples, pears and oranges.

Place your bags in your trunk, drive up, pop your trunk and volunteers will remove them, no contact needed! Your food donations will be delivered to St. Joseph’s Social Services and other local organizations serving people in need.

Cranford United Methodist Church’s parking lot is located next to the Cranford Library.

Can’t make that date? There are bins outside near the Little Free Pantry in the church’s parking lot where donations can be dropped any time.