Thanksgiving Drive-Thru Food Collection – Nov. 8th

Many local families have not been paid due to the federal shutdown. We seek to help provide a semblance of normalcy for families in financial distress during the upcoming holiday season. Can you help them keep food on their tables?

 

Join us for the Thanksgiving Drive-Thru Food Collection – Saturday Nov. 8, 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 Thanksgiving Food Collection If you can, consider adding a few extra groceries to your shopping list—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.

Suggested Items:

• Fresh Produce: Yams, Sweet potatoes, Apples, pears, potatoes, celery, onions, garlic, and carrots.

• Thanksgiving staples: Stuffing, canned yams, canned green beans, cranberry sauce, applesauce, bottled gravy, broth.

• Salt, pepper, oil, spices, salad dressing.

• Cookies and pudding

• Pantry Staples: coffee, jam, sugar

• Canned soups

• Canned chicken and tuna

• Chick peas

• Canned fruit

• Baby Wipes

• Diapers: sizes 5,6,7

 

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!)

Can’t make it that day? No worries! 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 volunteer? We’d love to have you join us! Our food drives happen every second Saturday of the month.
More details: cranfordumc.com/current-events
Questions? Call us: 908-276-0936
Email: office@cranfordumc.com

Thank you for your kindness and for helping neighbors in need!