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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Cranford Family Care Food Pantry

    4 reviews

    Unclaimed

    average user rating

    0.36 mi


    Info

    Call ahead or email cfamilycare@gmail.com to arrange a pickup. They monitor messages and emails between 9 AM and 4 PM. Clients must be Cranford residents to receive services.

    • Requirements

      • Call in advance for services
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      9:15 am–3:30 pm

    • This Thursday

      9:15 am–3:30 pm

    • This Friday

      9:15 am–3:30 pm

    • 9:15 am–3:30 pm

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

    Map of Cranford Family Care Food Pantry

    Location

    61 Myrtle St

    Cranford, NJ 07016

    directions

    Contact

    (908) 276-3530

    https://www.cranfordfamilycare.com/

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    7 reviews

    Unclaimed

    average user rating

    1.32 mi


    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Tuesday

      9:00 am

    • Tue, August 25th (in 3 weeks)

      9:00 am

    • Tue, September 8th (next month)

      9:00 am

    • 9:00 am

      every month on the 2nd Tuesday

    • 9:00 am

      every month on the 4th Tuesday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    58 reviews

    Unclaimed

    25 minutes

    average wait time

    1.4 mi


    Info

    Church-run food pantry hosted at Faith Baptist Church, providing groceries to neighbors of every background, religion, and circumstance regardless of where they live. Visitors enter through the back door of the church basement and choose their own items from shelves stocked with non-perishable staples such as canned vegetables, rice, nuts, and cereal, along with a rotating variety of other donated goods. The pantry is staffed by volunteer coordinators who personalize the experience, and it is supported by the Community FoodBank of New Jersey.

    • Requirements

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • This Saturday

      12:00 pm–3:30 pm

      • ID required
      • Proof of address required
      • Registration required
    • Sat, August 22nd (in 2 weeks)

      12:00 pm–3:30 pm

      • ID required
      • Proof of address required
      • Registration required
    • Sat, September 12th (next month)

      12:00 pm–3:30 pm

      • ID required
      • Proof of address required
      • Registration required
    • 12:00 pm–3:30 pm

      every month on the 2nd Saturday

    • 12:00 pm–3:30 pm

      every month on the 4th Saturday

  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)

    2 reviews

    Unclaimed

    average user rating

    0.73 mi


    Info

    Calvary Tabernacle hosts the Community Blessing Box, a free monthly food distribution open to all. Food is distributed on the front lawn and parking lot area, rain or shine. No flyer, ID, or registration is required to receive food.

    • Requirements

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Sat, August 22nd (in 2 weeks)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Sat, September 26th (next month)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Sat, October 24th (in 2 months)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      every month on the 4th Saturday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    5 reviews

    Unclaimed

    30 minutes

    average wait time

    1.96 mi


    Info

    Community-based nonprofit organization serving local families through community-support initiatives.

    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • Must bring own bags/cart
      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Toiletries may be available
      • Diapers/baby essentials may be available

    Schedule

    • Fri, August 21st (in 2 weeks)

      5:00 pm–6:00 pm

    • Fri, September 18th (next month)

      5:00 pm–6:00 pm

    • Fri, October 16th (in 2 months)

      5:00 pm–6:00 pm

    • 5:00 pm–6:00 pm

      every month on the 3rd Friday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    92 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    3.32 mi


    Info

    The JFS Charlotte Shak Food Pantry is a community food-assistance program operated by Jewish Family Service of Central New Jersey and serving the community since 1986.

    • Requirements

      • You can visit twice a month
      • ID required
      • Registration required
      • Proof of household income required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Diapers/baby essentials may be available

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      10:30 am–12:30 pm

      • Proof of address required
    • Tomorrow

      1:30 pm–3:30 pm

      • Proof of address required
    • This Friday

      10:30 am–12:30 pm

      • Proof of address required
    • 10:30 am–12:30 pm

      every week on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday

    • 1:30 pm–3:30 pm

      every week on Tuesday, Wednesday

  11. Food pantry (groceries)

    6 reviews

    Unclaimed

    average user rating

    3.69 mi


    Info

    Parish‑run food pantry provides free groceries to individuals and families in need. The pantry distributes shelf‑stable foods and, when donations allow, fresh produce. Clients can also receive toiletries and baby essentials. No appointment is required and the pantry entrance is at the rear of the church.

    • Requirements

      • You can visit once a month
      • ID required
      • Proof of address required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–11:30 am

    • Next Sunday

      Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–11:30 am

    • Wed, August 12th (next week)

      Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–11:30 am

    • Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–11:30 am

      every month on the 2nd Sunday

    • Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–11:30 am

      every week on Wednesday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    33 reviews

    Unclaimed

    average user rating

    2.88 mi


    Info

    Morningstar Community Christian Center offers Sunday worship services at 9:30 AM and virtual bible study on Thursdays at 7 PM. You can visit their website at morningstarccc.org for live streaming, or find them on Facebook Live and YouTube. Callers can use a phone menu to reach different ministries and departments. For music, Constantine Evans Scholarship Fund, or youth ministries, an alternate number is available.

    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Sat, August 15th (next week)

      9:00 am

    • Sat, September 19th (next month)

      9:00 am

    • Sat, October 17th (in 2 months)

      9:00 am

    • 9:00 am

      every month on the 3rd Saturday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    38 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    2.4 mi


    Info

    A church-based food pantry providing free groceries to community members.

    • Requirements

      • You can visit once every 2 weeks
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Diapers/baby essentials may be available

    Schedule

    • Wed, August 12th (next week)

      10:00 am–1:00 pm

      • ID required
      • Must bring own bags/cart
    • Wed, August 26th (in 3 weeks)

      10:00 am–1:00 pm

      • ID required
      • Must bring own bags/cart
    • Wed, September 9th (next month)

      10:00 am–1:00 pm

      • ID required
      • Must bring own bags/cart
    • 10:00 am–1:00 pm

      every month on the 4th Wednesday

    • 10:00 am–1:00 pm

      every month on the 2nd Wednesday

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    Food pantry (groceries), Grocery delivery

    18 reviews

    Unclaimed

    8 minutes

    average wait time

    2.07 mi


    Info

    The LPC Mission Project, run by Linden Presbyterian Church, serves over 50 families in the community with basic food needs. The food pantry distributes groceries on the 4th Sunday of the month. Grocery delivery is available on the 4th Saturday of the month. Please call (908) 486-3073 and leave a message to make an appointment or inquire about emergency food. New clients must live in Linden, and proof of address may be required.

    • Requirements

      • Proof of address required
      • Call in advance for services
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Toiletries may be available
      • Clothing may be available

    Schedule

    • Sat, August 22nd (in 2 weeks)

      Grocery delivery: 9:00 am

    • Sun, August 23rd (in 3 weeks)

      Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am

    • Sat, September 26th (next month)

      Grocery delivery: 9:00 am

    • Grocery delivery: 9:00 am

      every month on the 4th Saturday

    • Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am

      every month on the 4th Sunday

  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 or on WhatsApp between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.

  21. Can I get a reminder before my visit?

    Yes! Tap the bell icon on any resource page to set a reminder via text or WhatsApp before it opens, so you don’t forget your visit.

  22. Can I build a weekly food schedule?

    Yes — you can use Lemontree to build a calendar of upcoming pantry visits in Cranford for the week, so you always know where to go and when. It’s a great way to plan ahead and make sure you have food throughout the week.

  23. How do I get help from a real person?

    You can text our helpline at 90847 or reach us on WhatsApp between 10am–6pm, every day of the week. A real person will help you find food in Cranford, answer questions, and connect you with the right resources.