Cranford Calendar
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.
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.
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.
– 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!
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!
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!
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!
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.
To learn more about Gargiulo Produce, visit http://www.
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.
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].
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!
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.