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Join us for the July 11th
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?&nbsp;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: <a href="https://file:///E:/CHURCH/2%20A%20FEED%20OUR%20NEIGHBORS/Drive%20Thru%202025/APRIL%202025/cranfordumc.com/current-events" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">cranfordumc.com/current-events</a> 
Call us: 908-276-0936 
Email: office@cranfordumc.com 
 

Thanks for helping, 
Cranford United Methodist Church volunteers

Local Event: Saturday July 11th Drive-Thru Food Collection

Saturday July 11th Drive-Thru Food Collection

Join us for the July 11th
Drive-Thru Food Collection 
 
When: Saturday, July 11th, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. 
Where: Cranford United...

Cranford Alliance Church

This summer we will guide kids to step through the mist into Rainforest Falls, overflowing with wild waterfalls, towering trees, and colorful creatures. Beneath a canopy of chattering birds and howling monkeys, kids plunge into a lifelong adventure of discovering the nature of God. They’ll explore what it means to be rooted in relationship with God, their creator, a safe place in life’s storms.
For children ages 3 through 11. Registration Open Until July 1st! Register TODAY!!!

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Jewish Family Service of Central New Jersey

What Guide Dogs Teach Us About Caregiving 
Presented by
Judy Sandman, Seeing Eye, MorristownJudy has been raising puppies for the Seeing Eye for more than 20 years. Honey, her 19th puppy, will also join us.
Tuesday, July 14th, 2026
A light lunch will be served. (Kashruth observed)This lunch &amp; learn program is for Family Caregivers.&nbsp;
Jewish Family Service of Central NJ
655 Westfield Ave, Elizabeth

Kindly RSVP at 908-352-8375 or email Maria Mullen at mmullen@jfscentralnj.org or Debbie Rosenwein at drosenwein@jfscentrralnj.org.

Local Event: What Guide Dogs Teach Us About Caregiving

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Diane Elaine Johanson passed away peacefully at her home in Golden, Colorado, on June 11, 2026, at the age of 90. Born April 30, 1936 in Union County, New Jersey, Diane spent her early years in Cranford, New Jersey before attending Bucknell University.
In 1957, Diane married her childhood sweetheart, Bob Johanson, and the couple moved to Rochester, New York in 1959, where Diane completed her bachelor&rsquo;s degree in psychology at the University of Rochester. Diane and Bob purchased a home in Greece, New York in 1960, where they raised four children and built a life together. They lived in Greece for more than six decades until they relocated to Colorado in 2025 to be closer to their children, who had each settled in the Western United States.
In the early 1970s, Diane founded and operated a letterpress printing business with a dear friend. She will undoubtedly be most remembered, however, for her lifelong volunteer work. Diane was deeply committed to her community and generously shared her time working with the Greece Public Library, the local Girl Scouts and 4-H Club, local theatre venues, and the Rochester Dahlia and African Violet Societies. Diane will be remembered for her devotion to family, her love of reading and gardening, and her dedication to the organizations and people she supported throughout her life. The gifts of her time, kindness, and love will live on in the many lives she touched.
Diane is survived by her beloved husband of nearly 69 years, Bob; her four children, David, Lois, Linda, and Susan; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and her sister, Sharon. Arrangements have been entrusted to Horan &amp; McConaty in Lakewood, Colorado.
Diane will be laid to rest at Fairview Cemetery in Westfield, New Jersey, less than a mile from where she and Bob grew up. In accordance with Diane&rsquo;s wishes, no local services will be held. Memorial donations may be made in Diane&rsquo;s memory to the Friends of the Greece Public Library.

Diane Johanson, Cranford Native, Passes at Age 90

Diane Elaine Johanson passed away peacefully at her home in Golden, Colorado, on June 11, 2026, at the age of 90. Born April 30, 1936 in Union...

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