Saturday July 11th Drive-Thru Food Collection

Join us for the July 11^th Drive-Thru Food Collection

When: Saturday, July 11th, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Where: Cranford United Methodist Church Parking Lot (next to the library)

Cranford United Methodist Church invites you to be a part of our monthly drive-thru food collection! If you can, consider adding a few extra groceries to your shopping trip—your generosity can make a real difference for families facing tough times.

All donations support Cranford Family Care and St. Joseph’s Social Services Center in Elizabeth.

How It Works:
Load your grocery bags into your trunk.
Drive into the church parking lot.
Pop your trunk, and our friendly volunteers will take care of the rest!
(Just a quick reminder—please check expiration dates before donating!)

Suggested Items:

·Fresh Produce: Apples, pears, potatoes, sweet potatoes, celery, onions, garlic, and carrots.

·Pantry Staples: Coffee, peanut butter, salt, pepper, oil, spices, any salad dressing, jelly, sugar, flour, mayo, ketchup, pasta, pasta sauce, rice, evaporated milk.

·Canned Goods: Tuna and chicken.

·Other Essentials: Cleaning supplies, toilet paper.

St. Joseph Social Services has reached out asking for specific food donations and Cranford Family Care also is in need of specific items:

Cranford Family Care needs:
mayonnaise, canned chicken, cookies, chips, crackers, coffee, marinara sauce, evaporated milk,
juice/juice boxes, oatmeal.

St. Joseph's needs:
white rice in 1 or 2 lb. bags, peanut butter, pasta, chicken canned or in pouches, tuna canned, cereal high fiber low sugar.

Can’t make it that day? Donations can be dropped off anytime in the bin near the Little Free Pantry in the church parking lot—available 24/7 for your convenience.

Want to Get Involved? We’d love to have you join us! Our food drives happen every second Saturday of the month, so mark your calendar and bring the whole family—kids are welcome too!
More details: cranfordumc.com/current-events
Call us: 908-276-0936
Email: office@cranfordumc.com

Thanks for helping,
Cranford United Methodist Church volunteers