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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

    • Open now!

      9:15 am–3:30 pm

    • Tomorrow

      9:15 am–3:30 pm

    • This Thursday

      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

    • Open now!

      9:00 am

    • Tue, July 14th (in 3 weeks)

      9:00 am

    • Tue, July 28th (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)

    1 review

    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

    • This Saturday

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Sat, July 25th (next month)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Sat, August 22nd (in 2 months)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • 10:00 am–12:00 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), Grocery delivery

    17 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    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
      • Toiletries may be available
      • Clothing may be available

    Schedule

    • This Saturday

      Grocery delivery: 9:00 am

    • Next Sunday

      Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am

    • Sat, July 25th (next month)

      Grocery delivery: 9:00 am

    • Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am

      every month on the 4th Sunday

    • Grocery delivery: 9:00 am

      every month on the 4th Saturday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    55 reviews

    Unclaimed

    20 minutes

    average wait time

    1.4 mi


    Info

    Church‑run food pantry providing groceries to the community; entrance via the back door to the church basement. Open on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays in the afternoon.

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • This Saturday

      12:00 pm–3:30 pm

      • ID required
      • Proof of address required
      • Registration required
    • Sat, July 11th (in 2 weeks)

      12:00 pm–3:30 pm

      • ID required
      • Proof of address required
      • Registration required
    • Sat, July 25th (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

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    37 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    2.4 mi


    Info

    • Volunteers needed
    • Clients can visit every 2 weeks
    • Closed during inclement weather
    • Requirements

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

      • Free Groceries
      • Diapers/baby essentials may be available

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      10:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Wed, July 8th (in 2 weeks)

      10:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Wed, July 22nd (in 4 weeks)

      10:00 am–1:00 pm

    • 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)

    1 review

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    1.96 mi


    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • This Friday

      5:00 pm

    • Fri, July 3rd (next week)

      5:00 pm

    • Fri, July 10th (in 2 weeks)

      5:00 pm

    • 5:00 pm

      every week on Friday

  12. 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

    • Wed, July 1st (next week)

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

    • Wed, July 8th (in 2 weeks)

      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)

    42 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    2.88 mi


    Info

    Faith‑based community food pantry run by Sisters & Brothers Outreach Ministries that distributes free groceries twice each month and can assist with emergency food when available.

    • Requirements

      • Must bring own bags/cart
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • This Thursday

      4:00 pm

      • ID required
      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
      • Registration required
    • Thu, July 9th (in 2 weeks)

      4:00 pm

      • ID required
      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
      • Registration required
    • Thu, July 23rd (in 4 weeks)

      4:00 pm

      • ID required
      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
      • Registration required
    • 4:00 pm

      every month on the 2nd Thursday

    • 4:00 pm

      every month on the 4th Thursday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    86 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    3.32 mi


    Info

    The JFS Charlotte Shak Food Pantry has served Union County residents since 1986, distributing kosher food packages with produce and non-perishable items to individuals and families who are food insecure. The pantry also provides essential toiletries, baby products, and feminine products. A special Tomchei Shabbos program distributes Shabbat and Jewish holiday food packages twice a month by request. The pantry is located behind the main building, in the small building. On-site registration is required, and visits are limited to two per month with an automated tracking system. All calls are kept strictly confidential.

    • Requirements

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

      • Free Groceries
      • Diapers/baby essentials may be available

    Schedule

    • Today

      10:30 am–12:30 pm

    • Today

      1:30 pm–3:30 pm

    • Tomorrow

      10:30 am–12:30 pm

    • 10:30 am–12:30 pm

      every week on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday

    • 1:30 pm–3:30 pm

      every week on Tuesday, Wednesday

  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?

    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. Here’s a list of everything in Cranford that’s open today: Cranford Family Care Food Pantry, Church of the Assumption, Jewish Family Service of Central New Jersey

  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.