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Find Free Food In CranfordLemontree is here to help you find the best food pantry near you. Food pantries and food banks are a great place to find groceries if you need some help. Many of these locations can help you find food as quickly as today. Whether it’s a church around the corner or a mobile food pantry, the places below should help. In addition, you should consider applying for SNAP (food stamps) if you don’t already get government assistance.
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Cranford Family Care Food Pantry

    15 minutes

    average wait time

    0.36 mi


    Info

    Call ahead or email cfamilycare@gmail.com to arrange a pickup

    • Requirements

      • Cranford residents only
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      9:00 am–4:00 pm

    • This Thursday

      9:00 am–4:00 pm

    • This Friday

      9:00 am–4:00 pm

    • 9:00 am–4:00 pm

      every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

    Location

    61 Myrtle St

    Cranford, NJ 07016

    directions
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    NEW LIFE PANTRY

    6 minutes

    average wait time

    1.4 mi


    Info

    You only need to sign in with name & address. We need to know if you receive snap. Wic or if you rec Medicaid, SSI, etc If not, you would most likely qualify for low income (185% above poverty line) . You do not need to bring any papers . Please Use Back Door

    • Requirements

      • Proof of address required
      • Registration required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Sat, April 13th (in 2 weeks)

      12:00 pm–3:30 pm

    • Sat, April 27th (next month)

      12:00 pm–3:30 pm

    • Sat, May 11th (in 2 months)

      12:00 pm–3:30 pm

    • 12:00 pm–3:30 pm

      every month on the 2nd Saturday

    • 12:00 pm–3:30 pm

      every month on the 4th Saturday

    Location

    611 Raritan Road

    Cranford, NJ 07016

    directions
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Bethesda French SDA Church

    14 minutes

    average wait time

    2.4 mi


    Info

    Accepts commissions

    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • Must bring own bags/cart
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Diapers upon availability

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      12:00 pm–3:00 pm

    • Wed, April 10th (in 2 weeks)

      12:00 pm–3:00 pm

    • Wed, April 24th (in 4 weeks)

      12:00 pm–3:00 pm

    • 12:00 pm–3:00 pm

      every month on the 4th Wednesday

    • 12:00 pm–3:00 pm

      every month on the 2nd Wednesday

    Location

    302 E. 9th Avenue

    Roselle, NJ 07203

    directions
  5. How do I get food?

    You can receive food by visiting the food pantry or soup kitchen when it’s open. Make sure to check each resource page to see details like address, full schedule, and requirements.

  6. Can someone deliver the food to my house?

    Delivery services are very limited and are reserved for senior citizens or those with serious medical problems. If you believe you fall into either category, let us know and we may be able to help you find options in Cranford.

  7. What do I have to bring?

    Every location is different! Please review the details included on each resource to see whether you need to bring any documentation like ID or proof of address, or supplies like bags to carry the food. If you don’t see any information on the resource, you don’t have to bring anything!

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    WESTFIELD FOOD PANTRY

    5 minutes

    average wait time

    2.79 mi


    Info

    Requires referral from Social Services

    • Requirements

      • Social Services referral required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      9:30 am–11:00 am

      • Social Services referral required
    • This Thursday

      9:30 am–11:00 am

      • Social Services referral required
    • This Friday

      9:30 am–11:00 am

      • Social Services referral required
    • 9:30 am–11:00 am

      every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

    Location

    336 1st Street

    Westfield, NJ 07090

    directions

    Contact

    (908) 232-8137

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    LPC Mission Project

    no ratings yet

    2.07 mi


    Info

    Call 908-486-3073 to make an appointment for the food pantry on the 4th weekend of the month. Emergency food are available, must call the same number to inquire.

    • Requirements

      • Call in advance for services
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Emergency food available. Call to inquire.
      • Clothing may be available

    Schedule

    • Fri, April 26th (next month)

      All Day

      • Appointments required
    • Sat, April 27th (next month)

      All Day

      • Appointments required
    • Fri, May 24th (in 2 months)

      All Day

      • Appointments required
    • All Day

      every month on the 4th Saturday

    • All Day

      every month on the 4th Sunday

    Location

    1506 Orchard Terrace

    Linden, NJ 07036

    directions
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Church of Saint Joseph the Carpenter

    1 hour 17 minutes

    average wait time

    2.08 mi


    • Requirements

      • Call in advance for services
      • Appointments required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Location

    160 East 3rd Avenue

    Roselle, NJ 07203

    directions

    Contact

    (908) 241-1250

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    Meal delivery

    Mobile Meals of Westfield

    no ratings yet


    • Requirements

      • Registration required
    • Info

      • Closed on major holidays

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      Meal delivery: 10:45 am

      • Hot meal $6.25 per day; hot and cold meal $8.60 per day.
    • This Thursday

      Meal delivery: 10:45 am

      • Hot meal $6.25 per day; hot and cold meal $8.60 per day.
    • This Friday

      Meal delivery: 10:45 am

      • Hot meal $6.25 per day; hot and cold meal $8.60 per day.
    • Meal delivery: 10:45 am–

      every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Thursday

    Location

    170 Elm Street

    Westfield, NJ 07090

    directions
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Jewish Family Service (JFS) of Central New Jersey

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    3.32 mi


    • Requirements

      • Proof of address required
      • Food pantry: Needs to fill out a form
      • Photo ID and proof of address is required for adults 18+
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Diapers upon availability
    • Info

      • Client can visit: twice a month

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      10:30 am–12:30 pm

    • Tomorrow

      1:30 pm–3:30 pm

    • This Friday

      10:30 am–12:30 pm

    • 10:30 am–12:30 pm

      every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday

    • 1:30 pm–3:30 pm

      every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday

    Location

    655 Westfield Avenue

    Elizabeth, NJ 07208

    directions

    Contact

    (908) 352-8375

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    HAITIAN PENTECOSTAL CHURCH & HOME OF HOPE WORLDWID

    16 minutes

    average wait time

    2.88 mi


    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
    • Info

      • No ID is required.
      • Closed on major holidays
      • Walk-ins accepted
      • Closed on 4th of July

    Schedule

    • Sat, April 13th (in 2 weeks)

      12:00 pm–1:00 pm

    • Sat, April 27th (next month)

      12:00 pm–1:00 pm

    • Sat, May 11th (in 2 months)

      12:00 pm–1:00 pm

    • 12:00 pm–1:00 pm

      every month on the 4th Saturday

    • 12:00 pm–1:00 pm

      every month on the 2nd Saturday

    Location

    431 Maple Ave

    Linden, NJ 07036

    directions

    Contact

    (732) 934-0947

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    SISTERS & BROTHERS OUTREACH

    13 minutes

    average wait time

    3.52 mi


    • Requirements

      • Donations required
      • Proof of address required
      • ID required
      • Must bring own bags/cart
      • Registration required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
    • Info

      • Closed on major holidays

    Schedule

    • This Thursday

      4:00 pm–6:00 pm

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Thu, April 4th (next week)

      4:00 pm–6:00 pm

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Thu, April 11th (in 2 weeks)

      4:00 pm–6:00 pm

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • 4:00 pm–6:00 pm

      every week on Thursday

    Location

    1318 East St. Georges Ave

    Linden, NJ 07036

    directions

    Contact

    (908) 994-9797

  15. Do I need an appointment?

    Every location is different! Some places in Cranford accept appointments, some require it, and others allow walk-ins. Please review all details on the resource page to understand how you should prepare for your visit.

  16. What kind of food do they have?

    Food pantries offer grocery-style items such as canned food, fresh produce, and dry goods like pasta or rice that you can cook yourself. Soup kitchens offer ready-to-eat items like hot meals or sandwiches. All of these locations may have different options on different days, so it is hard to tell what each one of them will offer any given day.

  17. Do they have vegetables?

    Pantries may have different options at different times, so it is hard to tell what each one of them will offer any given day. Most pantries in Cranford do give out some form of vegetables, but they may be canned items.

  18. Do they have meat?

    Pantries may have different options on different days, so it’s hard to tell what each one of them will offer any given day.

  19. Any pantries open today?

    You can browse these pages for resources in Cranford to see if any are open today. If you’ve signed up for personalized assistance through our text message helpline, please take a look at the links we’ve sent you! If none of the resources we’ve sent are open today, let us know and we can search for additional options in Cranford.

  20. Where are you located?

    Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office in Cranford for in-person visits. You can always reach us by texting 90847 between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.