Cranford Calendar
Roselle Park Annual Winter Market
The Borough of Roselle Park is hosting their Annual Winter Market from Friday, December 4th, until Sunday, December 6th at Michael Mauri Gazebo Park. The festivities will kick off at 4 pm on Friday, December 4th, with the Winter Market, tree lighting, and free kids activities. Saturday and Sunday will be open from 2-8 pm and will feature the Winter Market, live performances, and kids’ activities. Additionally, all three nights will feature food trucks and a Biergarten.
Governor Murphy’s Executive Order regarding social distancing and mask-wearing will be enforced by the Roselle Park Police.
“After such a challenging year, I could not be happier to announce we will be moving forward with our Winter Market,” said Roselle Park Mayor Joe Signorello. “With live music, food trucks, kids activities, and a Biergarten planned, the Winter Market will be our best Winter celebration yet.”
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.
Dozens of vendors will offer merchandise, crafts and gifts. Fabulous homemade soups will be available for take out. It takes place between 10 and 3 in the education building, behind the church at the corner of Lincoln and Walnut avenues.
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!
Enjoy the beautiful weather by stopping by the Westfield PBA 90/90A 5th Annual Car Show & Festival!
Today til 3pm
Westfield Train Station – South Side
Featuring:
DJ Hot Rod Mike
Rides & Bounce House
Face Painter & Henna Tattoos 11-2
Vendors & Food Trucks
Cars by Doc’s Time Machines
Come to our first-ever Fall Festival Vendor Fair with more than 30 local crafters, artists, and entrepreneurs selling one-of-a-kind items and favorite brands. Great for early holiday shopping and supporting local businesses!
The fair will be outside at 338 Walnut Ave (next door to the school) with refreshments available, plus raffle prizes.
Vendors include (listed alphabetically):
Arbonne International
Avon
Cathee’s Creations
Chic Jewlz Accessories
Color Street
Cutco Cutlery
Donna’s Sweet Treats
Gale Force Creations
Happy Heifer Hairbows
Indigo Height
Karen’s Kakes
L and E Children’s Boutique
Mary Kay
Mel’s Crafty
Nina’s Art
Ocean Breeze Crafts
Olive’s Oven
Pampered Chef
Re-Creative Resources Inc.
Ruth Allyn Designs
Tastefully Simple
Tiber River with Jersey Jen
Touchstone and
Zyia Activewear
Sponsored by the TBEMC Sisterhood.
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.
Cranford United Methodist Church invites you to lend a helping hand to local families in need. The church is holding its next Drive-Thru Food Drive on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023 from 10am – 12pm in the church’s parking lot.
Place your bags in your trunk, drive up, pop your trunk and volunteers will remove them, no contact needed! Your food donations will be given to Cranford Family Care and St. Joseph’s Social Services.
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. Visit us at cranfordumc.com to learn more.
The First Presbyterian Church will be accepting dropped-off donations between 3 and 5 pm outside Bates Hall on Springfield Avenue. Donations being sought include wrapped/bagged sandwiches, diapers and wipes, new socks, gloves and hats, pantry items, and women’s sanitary items.
Questions may be directed to Janice Grievious ([email protected]), Cindy Hannen ([email protected]), Phyllis Howard ([email protected]) or Skip Winter ([email protected]).
This week when you go food shopping, please consider picking up a few items for families in need. Join us at the next Drive-Thru Food Collection Saturday, March 11, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the parking lot of Cranford United Methodist Church. Did you know that as of March 1st, NJ families who receive government funds for food (aka food stamps/SNAP) are receiving less money because pandemic funds have expired? With the high cost of food biting into all our household budgets, let’s keep up our efforts to help our neighbors. Fresh produce and non-perishables are requested. Hope to see you on Saturday!
Place your bags in your trunk, drive up, pop your trunk and volunteers will remove them, no contact needed! Your food donations will be given to Cranford Family Care and St. Joseph’s Social Services. Please be sure that there is no expired food.
Here are some suggestions for donations. Cranford Family Care and St. Joseph’s social Services are particularly in need of these items, but anything you can provide is appreciated!
-Oil
-Mayonnaise
-Canned meals
-Kids snacks; juice boxes
-Baked goods
-Jelly
-Sugar
-Flour
-Diapers size 2; Baby wipes
-Dish detergent; Laundry detergent; any cleaning products
-Tuna
-Pasta
-Peanut butter
-Paper goods: 8oz. hot and cold cups, toilet paper, napkins, paper towels, heavy duty paper plates.
-Plastic utensils
Hardy fresh fruit and vegetables are also needed, such as potatoes, garlic, onions, carrots, sweet potatoes, apples, pears and oranges.
Cranford United Methodist Church’s parking lot is located next to the Cranford Library.
Hope to see you on Saturday! 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, 24/7. Visit us at cranfordumc.com to learn more.
Can you lend a helping hand? Join us at the next Drive-Thru Food Collection Saturday, June 10th, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the parking lot of Cranford United Methodist Church.
Place your bags in your trunk, drive up, pop your trunk and volunteers will remove them — no contact needed. Please be sure that there is no expired food.
Here are some suggestions for donations. Cranford Family Crae and St. Joseph’s Social Services are particularly in need of these items, but anything you can provide is appreciated!
Cranford Family Care is low on these items:
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Oil (any cooking oil)
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Coffee
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Canned chicken, chili, Chefboyardee, Manwich meals
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Kids snacks (cookies, crackers, chips)
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Juice
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Water
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Sugar
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Flour
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Condiments
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Pasta sauce
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Toilet paper
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Paper towels
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Dish detergent
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Laundry detergent
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Sanitary products
St. Joseph’s is in need of:
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Shelf-stable milk, unsweetened
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Fruit – canned, dried, cups. Unsweetened preferred.
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Canned tuna, salmon, chicken
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Full size shampoo, conditioner, soap, toothpaste, deodorant
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Disposable razors (men’s and women’s)
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Disposable diapers, expecially sizes 3, 4, 5, 6
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Peanut Butter
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Beans, peas, lentils
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Nuts
Much appreciated always are:
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Fresh fruit and vegetables such as oranges, apples, pears, potatoes, sweet potatoes, onions, garlic, carrots.
Cranford United Methodist Church’s parking lot is located next to the Cranford Library.
Hope to see you on Saturday! 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, 24/7.