Standing in the Gap

Our Administrative Office and Pantries will be closed on Friday, April 3 and Saturday, April 4. There will also not be a Caring Kitchen sandwich distribution on Friday, April 3.

Our Mission

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

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Raise Your Glass to End Hunger Event graphic

A Message from Ruth

Dear Friends,


Hunger and food insecurity do not look the same for everyone.

Lori, who I recently met at one of our food pantries, once worked

full-time as a medical secretary. Today, a chronic health condition

limits her ability to work to parttime. Over the last three years, she

has sought on-and-off food assistance from CROS: only when she needs it. Her wages do not cover all her bills, and navigating the medical care she needs has added another layer of strain.


Even amid the challenges of government shutdowns, funding cuts, and a growing number of people seeking food assistance, thousands of individuals and families come through our pantry doors or receive meals through our Caring Kitchen program each month. Some are first time visitors who never expected to be in this position. Others return after months away when budgets tighten again. Many, like Lori, come only when the gap becomes too wide.

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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

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Rob Cordoba Joins CROS Board

By Gibbie Nauman • March 14, 2026
Robert Cordoba serves as a vice president and the Florida office manager at Old Dominion National Bank. He specializes in consumer and business banking, lending, investment products, and personalized financial planning for both individuals and businesses. His ability to manage complex financial transactions, coach teams, and optimize branch operations distinguishes him in the competitive banking landscape. His leadership extends beyond the bank as he actively fosters connections and backs community initiatives that drive positive change. Cordoba is deeply committed to supporting local non-profits and contributing to the growth of the community, including serving on CROS Ministries’ Finance Committee. “I was first drawn to CROS Ministries because of its meaningful impact in addressing food insecurity in our community. With my banking background and previous involvement with CROS, I am thrilled to join the board and further use my skills to help strengthen the organization’s financials and allow for continued growth,” stated Cordoba.
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Gary Woodfield Joins CROS Board

By Gibbie Nauman • February 26, 2026
Gary Woodfield is an Of Counsel at Nason Yeager where he practices in the areas of general civil, commercial, and probate litigation in both state and federal courts throughout the country. He is a former prosecutor in the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of New York and a former Captain in the United States Army Reserve. Woodfield has extensive involvement in numerous non-profit and charitable causes. including the board of directors and past president of the Legal Aid Society of Palm Beach County and the Palm Beach County Food Bank, as well as the Palm Beach Community Trust Fund. He has received numerous awards for his pro bono services, including The Florida Bar President’s Pro Bono Award for the 15th Judicial Circuit. Through his involvement with the Palm Beach County Food Bank, Woodfield became aware of CROS Ministries and since then has worked alongside former Executive Director Rev. Pam Cahoon and current CEO Ruth Mageria. “I am grateful to be a part of CROS’ board of directors where I can continue to address the necessity of hunger relief in our community,” commented Woodfield.
CROS Opt-Ed 831.2025

Palm Beach Post Opinion Section - 8.31.2025

By Gibbie Nauman • August 31, 2025
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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.