Serving the Hungry

Our Mission

CROS Ministries serves the hungry in Palm Beach and Martin Counties through community collaborations.

Boots on the Ground

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FOOD PANTRIES
Recovering Fresh Produce From Local Farms, Cull-Lines, and SWA’s Mango Grove
GLEANING
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CARING KITCHEN

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HUSTLE TO END HUNGER 5K

A Message from Ruth

Dear Friends,

Once again, the summer months are upon us—a time when demand for our services is at its peak, yet our resources are at their lowest. Our programs are a lifeline to many, serving on the front lines in communities as far west as Belle Glade, to the east in West Palm Beach and Delray Beach, to the north in Jupiter and Indiantown, and

in between in Wellington, Haverhill, Greenacres, and Riviera Beach.

123,022

individuals received bags of food from seven community food pantries serving 15 different locations from January 1 to December 31, 2023.
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496,377

pounds of fresh produce recovered by CROS Gleaning and distributed to local food pantries and meal programs (2022/2023 season).
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62,053

meals served through The Caring Kitchen program from January 1 to December 31, 2023.

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4,068

snacks distributed to five summer camp programs.

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CROS News

Thank You Publix!

By Gibbie Nauman • 26 Jan, 2024

Thank you to Publix Supermarket Charities for their support of our Community Food Pantry Program. Their continued investment enables us to provide nutritious food to individuals and families facing food insecurity, like Frank. Frank, a skilled roofer with more than 22 years of experience, unexpectedly found himself in need after being laid off due to the housing market slowdown. Thanks to Publix Supermarket Charities, we were able to offer him and his family food assistance during this challenging period. Their commitment to our pantry program creates a meaningful impact on the lives of people navigating unforeseen hardships.

Thank You Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties!

By Gibbie Nauman • 18 Sep, 2023

Thank you to Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties and your donors for investing in CROS Ministries and helping us to serve the hungry in Palm Beach and Martin Counties. Thanks to you we can help someone like Thomas and his family. Recently, Thomas’ car broke down in the Wellington Community Center’s parking lot. When he came back the next morning to wait for a tow truck, he saw that our Mobile Food Pantry was there and walked over to see if he could receive some food for him and his family. The bag of food was an unexpected blessing having to now pay for the tow truck and to get his car fixed.

Volunteer Spotlight - Larry Johnson

By Gibbie Nauman • 15 Aug, 2023

Twelve years ago, Larry joined our pantries’ warehouse volunteer team, picking up boxes of food from numerous storage units in Lake Worth and delivering the food to our pantries often in their own vehicles. He says he has made life-long friends through volunteering with CROS, and the group regularly go to breakfast or lunch together when they finish helping to unload the food from our warehouse truck at the pantries. He is proud to be a part of CROS Ministries and helping to serve people in need. In 2018, we honored Larry by nominating him for the Area Agency on Aging Palm Beach/Treasure Coast Prime Time Awards, which recognizes the outstanding contributions of senior volunteers in our community. Thank you, Larry! If you or someone you know is interested in volunteering with CROS, please see below for our latest volunteer opportunities or contact Rev. Juanita Bryant Goode at [email protected].

My family and I would like to thank you for all your love and support during our hard time of having my dad out of work. Thank you for the backpacks of food, extra snacks, and for celebrating my Birthday with me this summer at Camp. It meant a lot.

Dana Rosen
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Suzie is a grandmother of eight. She is disabled and takes care of her eight grandchildren every afternoon, on holidays, and during the summer. This requires her to keep extra food at her home. “Taking care of my grandchildren is important to me. Coming to the food pantry makes it so that I can keep looking after them. If I didn’t come to the pantry I would not be able to feed myself, let alone my grandkids.

John Taylor
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Clarissa sought help from a CROS Food Pantry after her wallet and all the cash she had for the month was stolen. She takes care of her husband, Joe, who is bedridden, and has her two daughters. Both daughters are students at local colleges and still live at home. Clarissa is overjoyed by the amount of food she received from the pantry. “I know that I may not always need the pantry, but I am grateful it was there for my family and me during this time of crisis.

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Richard, a local chef, was recently in an accident that caused a brain injury. He can no longer work to provide for his family and is now on disability. He lives with his wife; two children, both college students; and his widowed mother. Richard is grateful for the CROS Community Food Pantry to help feed his family during this time of need.

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As a foster parent of five children, Lucy felt it was a huge blessing for her oldest foster child to take part in CROS Ministries’ camp program. Her daughter enjoyed her summer and will always remember the experiences she shared with other campers.

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Sam never anticipated his retirement years would end up like this. His social security income barely covers his daily needs, and he does not qualify for government assistance. He never thought he would have to rely on a food pantry to get him through, but he does. He is thankful for the Lake Worth Food Pantry and the food and referrals the volunteers have shared with him.

Jose recently lost his job. He is actively looking for work. He is grateful for the food he gets from a CROS food pantry while he looks for a new job. Thanks to the food he receives, he does not have to worry about going to interviews hungry.

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Beth and her husband are both veterans. Her husband struggles with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and has made several attempts on his life. Beth struggles to maintain a job, because she must take care of her husband. She is grateful to our pantry volunteers who treat her with dignity and respect, allowing her to let go of the shame she feels about asking for help.

Dawn is a mother of five who visited our food pantry in Belle Glade. When the staff person noted that Dawn had not been to the pantry in a year, Dawn explained that her family goes up north in the summer to work and upon their return they have to wait a couple of weeks before work starts up again here. Once they start working again, they do not need the pantry’s help. However, finances are very tight during the weeks they are out of work. The pantry, she said, has been a life saver to her family. She was so thankful for our pantry.

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In accordance with federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA Director, Office of Adjudication, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20250-9410 or call 866-632-9992 or 202-401-0216 (voice) Individuals who are hearing impaired or have speech disabilities may contact the USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339 or (800) 845-613 (Spanish). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

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3677 23rd Avenue South, #B-101

Lake Worth Beach, FL 33461

Telephone: (561) 233-9009

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Serving the Hungry

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Employment

Volunteer

Our Mission

Boots on the Ground

A Message from Ruth

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