Standing in the Gap

Our Mission

Christians Reaching Out to Society, Inc. (CROS Ministries) provides food for the hungry and the food insecure in collaboration with our partners in the community.

Ensuring Access to Healthy Food for All in Need

Two volunteers preparing bags of food to distribute at the CROS Delray Beach Food Pantry.

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FOOD PANTRIES
Volunteers preparing mid-day meals.

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CARING KITCHEN
Volunteers in the field holding lettuce.

Recovering Fresh Produce From Local Farms, Cull-Lines, and SWA’s Mango Grove

GLEANING
Hustle to End Hunger 5K logo

A Message from Ruth

Dear Friends:


At CROS Ministries, we believe every action, big or small, can help create a community where everyone has access to healthy food. Thanks to our volunteers, community partners, funders, growers, and donors, CROS is taking action every day. And as the need continues to grow, we are grateful to have you standing with us.


The 2025 - 2026 gleaning season is a wonderful example of what we can accomplish when a community comes together. This season, 3,278 volunteers participated in 186 gleaning events with 12 growing partners, recovering 402,681 pounds of fresh produce that might otherwise have gone to waste.

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Volunteer handing out bags at a CROS food pantry.
Volunteers in the fields recovering fresh produce.
Volunteers preparing meals for distribution.

CROS News

Remembering Tony Zmistowski

October 19, 2026
It is hard to think of CROS without Tony. Alongside his wife, MarthaAnn, he was a friend, volunteer, leader, and tireless supporter of our mission. Tony served on the CROS Board of Directors for many years as Trinity United Methodist Church's representative, including as Treasurer and a member of the Audit and Finance Committees. His commitment to CROS extended far beyond board service. He and MarthaAnn opened their home to summer camp interns, hosted an annual Fourth of July pool party, and served lunches during day camp. Tony's favorite day was always pizza day. Known for his warmth, energy, and gift for storytelling, he made everyone feel valued. He took a genuine interest in others, offering encouragement when it was needed most and bringing joy wherever he went. Tony will be deeply missed and fondly remembered by the entire CROS family.

Volunteer Spotlight - Betsy Cardozo

September 28, 2026
Meet Betsy Cardozo from our Belle Glade Pantry! For the past three years, Betsy has faithfully driven from Wellington every Tuesday to serve families in the Glades community. Betsy and her husband, John, attend St. Peter's United Methodist Church in Wellington, and each week they help transport donated bread and pastries to distribute at the pantry. When asked why she volunteers, Betsy said, "I volunteer at CROS Ministries food pantries, because I know it makes a difference in our community!" Thank you, Betsy!

Volunteer Spotlight - Ron Friedhoff

September 25, 2026
For the past three years, Ron Friedoff has faithfully volunteered with our Gleaning Program and has also stepped in to support our Belle Glade Pantry when everyone of our regular volunteers is unavailable. Ron has a passion for gleaning leafy greens in the Glades and enjoys serving at the pantry. When asked why he volunteers with CROS, Ron shared: "I volunteer at CROS Ministries because I enjoy gleaningand then seeing the fruits of my labor in the pantryprograms." Thank you Ron!
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In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity. Program information may be made available in languages other than English. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication to obtain program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language), should contact the responsible state or local agency that administers the program or USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. To file a program discrimination complaint, a Complainant should complete a Form AD-3027, USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form which can be obtained online at: https://www.usda.gov/sites/default/files/documents/USDA-OASCR%20P-Complaint-Form-0508-0002-508-11-28-17Fax2Mail.pdf, from any USDA office, by calling (866) 632-9992, or by writing a letter addressed to USDA. The letter must contain the complainant’s name, address, telephone number, and a written description of the alleged discriminatory action in sufficient detail to inform the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights (ASCR) about the nature and date of an alleged civil rights violation. The completed AD-3027 form or letter must be submitted to USDA by: mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture - Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights - 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; or fax: (833) 256-1665 or (202) 690-7442; or email: program.intake@usda.gov. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.