2019 Christmas Shoppe and Soup Festival
Dec. 14th, 2019 at Cranford United Methodist Church

Hosted by Neshanic Valley Beekeepers, LLC and Cranford United Methodist Church, NJ

The Cranford United Methodist Church will host its 9th annual Christmas Holiday Shoppe and Soup Fest on Saturday, December 14, 2019, 10 am – 3 pm. This is a family-friendly event where kids and adults alike can to do their holiday shopping.

Over 45 vendors will offer a large variety of merchandise, crafts and gifts. There is sure to be something for everyone in the Christmas Shoppe and Soup Fest!

Five fabulous homemade soups will be available as part of the event and re-packaged soups (quarts & pints) for take-out will also be available until supplies last. Come early – these soups sell out quickly!

Baked goods and lunch will be available for purchase, too. So, skip the mall, the crowds and the hassles and join us for a great day of unique shopping!

The event will take place in the church’s education building at 201 Lincoln Avenue, corner of Walnut and Lincoln Avenues, Cranford. Admission is free. There is plenty of free parking.

For information, please call Angela at (908) 276-0936 or send a message to [email protected]. Website: cranfordumc.com.

On Saturday, February 8th, The Freeholder Board will present the Chester Holmes award before the production of Raisin: A Musical at UCPAC’s Hamilton Stage in Rahway from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. This is a musical adaptation of the Lorraine Hansberry play “A Raisin in the Sun”. Call the UCPAC box office for ticket information at 732-499-8226.

Save the date!!! More info to come.

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.

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.

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!

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.