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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Cranford Family Care Food Pantry

    3 reviews

    Unclaimed

    average user rating

    0.95 mi


    Info

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

    • Requirements

      • Call in advance for services
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      9:00 am–4:00 pm

    • This Tuesday

      9:00 am–4:00 pm

    • This Wednesday

      9:00 am–4:00 pm

    • 9:00 am–4:00 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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  3. Food pantry (groceries)

    4 reviews

    Unclaimed

    5 minutes

    average wait time

    2.44 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

    • This Wednesday

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

    • Next Sunday

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

    • Wed, May 13th (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)

    47 reviews

    Unclaimed

    25 minutes

    average wait time

    2.05 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, May 23rd (in 2 weeks)

      12:00 pm–3:30 pm

      • ID required
      • Proof of address required
      • Registration required
    • Sat, June 13th (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 Garwood.

  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)

    11 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    2.57 mi


    • Requirements

      • ID required
    • Offerings

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

    Schedule

    • Sat, May 16th (next week)

      9:00 am–2:00 pm

    • Sat, June 20th (next month)

      9:00 am–2:00 pm

    • Sat, July 18th (in 2 months)

      9:00 am–2:00 pm

    • 9:00 am–2:00 pm

      every month on the 3rd Saturday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    13 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    3.22 mi


    Info

    We have a box recycling program so we ask all clients to return their box to us once they have emptied the contents of it. Typically most clients will bring it back the next time that they come for food distribution

    • Requirements

      • Proof of household income required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Sat, May 16th (next week)

      9:00 am–11:00 am

    • Sat, June 20th (next month)

      9:00 am–11:00 am

    • Sat, July 18th (in 2 months)

      9:00 am–11:00 am

    • 9:00 am–11:00 am

      every month on the 3rd Saturday

  10. Street view

    Food pantry (groceries)

    78 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    4.6 mi


    Info

    The food pantry is located behind the big building, in the small building.

    On-site registration required

    • Requirements

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

      • Free Groceries
      • Diapers/baby essentials may be available

    Schedule

    • This Tuesday

      10:30 am–12:30 pm

    • This Tuesday

      1:30 pm–3:30 pm

    • This Wednesday

      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

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    35 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    3.56 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

    • Wed, May 13th (next week)

      10:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Wed, May 27th (in 3 weeks)

      10:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Wed, June 10th (next month)

      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

  12. Street view

    Food pantry (groceries)

    3 reviews

    Unclaimed

    4 minutes

    average wait time

    4.29 mi


    • Requirements

      • ID required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Diapers/baby essentials may be available

    Schedule

    • This Thursday

      11:00 am–1:00 pm

    • This Thursday

      4:00 pm–7:00 pm

    • Thu, May 14th (next week)

      11:00 am–1:00 pm

    • 11:00 am–1:00 pm

      every week on Thursday

    • 4:00 pm–7:00 pm

      every week on Thursday

  13. Do I need an appointment?

    Every location is different! Some places in Garwood 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.

  14. 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.

  15. 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 Garwood do give out some form of vegetables, but they may be canned items.

  16. 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.

  17. Any pantries open today?

    You can browse these pages for resources in Garwood 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 Garwood.

  18. Where are you located?

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

  19. 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.

  20. Can I build a weekly food schedule?

    Yes — you can use Lemontree to build a calendar of upcoming pantry visits in Garwood 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.

  21. 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 Garwood, answer questions, and connect you with the right resources.