Cranford Family Care Offers Federal Workers Help

CRANFORD, NJ - Any federal worker, and Cranford resident, impacted by the government shutdown now has another avenue of assistance through Cranford Family Care.

Founded in 1936 as a response to the Great Depression, Cranford Family Care's philosophy is one of neighbors helping neighbors. It provides short-term, emergency assistance to families living in Cranford. The most common form of assistance is help with rent, mortgage payments and utilities. Assistance can take the forms of monetary contribution or a donation of food from their pantry.

Those who qualify are welcome to apply for assistance from Cranford Family Care. They can be reached at 908-276-3530.

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