Special Note: In New Jersey, WIC/SNAP (food stamps) benefits come to low-income families at the beginning of each month and there will be a shopping surge in the first few days of each month as these families redeem them.
Many families’ benefits have been depleting more quickly than usual because children are home from school. If possible, give these families space to shop and please respect their needs by not buying items with a WIC shelf tag unless you absolutely need them.
Some families are going hungry right now. If you know someone local who is in need, direct them to the info below or connect them to the Cranbury Neighbors for Neighbors program.
What should I do if I cannot afford food for my family?
- Children enrolled in the Cranbury School who qualify for free lunch can continue to get meals. (click here for info)
- Cranbury’s local Skeet’s Pantry, run by First Presbyterian Church has food available for those in need.
- RISE in Hightstown has food for those in need.
- The Muslim Center of Greater Princeton is offering help of any kind to those affected by COVID-19, including free, hot meals. Call them at (609)336-7602 and leave a message.
- New Brunswick Islamic Center is offering Ramadan Care Packages for individuals and families in need this Ramadan. You can apply for assistance here.
Food delivery options?
Curbside delivery
McCaffrey’s in West Windsor is offering curbside delivery at no additional charge. Call them at (609) 799-3555.
Teddy’s is offering curbside delivery of some produce and groceries. Call Teddy’s at (609655-3120.
Grocery Delivery
- Harvest Drop – For local fresh produce Harvest Drop is an option.
- WholeFoods – Using Prime Now from Amazon those with the Prime service can order groceries through website or app. Same day delivery is the only option, with two hour windows to select from, but spots fill up very quickly. Check back multiple times during the day to see if a time slot has opened.
- ShopRite from Home – Grocery shopping on your terms. Your order will be ready for pick up or delivery at the time you select, subject to availability *Delivery where available.
- Instacart – Instacart is an online (and app) service that allows you to order from different stores including Shoprite, Target, Aldi, and Costco. Use If you have difficulty placing an order, try logging on early in the morning, by 6AM. The order may take a week or more to get delivered, but you can keep adding to it up until the delivery date.
Supermarkets Open
Most of our local supermarkets are open, including ShopRite, Stop & Shop, McCaffrey’s, Patel Brothers, Aldi’s, Costco, BJ’s and Target.
Local Farmstands:
Many local farmstands are offering curbside pick up. Place your order, pay over the phone, drive up and they will drop the groceries in your trunk.
Protinick Farms – Cranbury
Simonson Farm – Plainsboro – They are offering weekly boxes of fresh vegetables and fruits for drive-up pickup. The “be well box” is $25 but must be prepaid. See their Facebook page for more information.
Pop’s Farm Market – Monroe
Kyle Family Farm – East Windsor
Von Thun – South Brunswick
Senior Hours
Several stores have hours open just for senior citizens first thing in the morning when the store has been stocked and deep cleaned over night, to protect their health. Doublecheck websites for details.):
- McCaffrey’s – 7-8 A.M.
- Wholefoods – 8-9 A.M.
- Walmart – 7-8:30 A.M.
- Stop & Shop – 6-7:30 A.M.
- Trader Joes – 9-10 A.M.
- BJ’s Wholesale – 8-9 A.M.
- Costco – Tuesdays + Thursdays 8-9 A.M.