Outreach Programs
By partnering with our community we believe we can transform lives for today and tomorrow.
Food & Clothing Distribution
Established in 2007 at Saint Matthew AME Church, our food pantry, Manna From Heaven, distributes food to over 185 families monthly. Doors open the 3rd week of the month, Monday 5:30-7:00 pm; Tuesday-Friday 10:00 am-1:00 pm; 4th Saturday 9:30 am-12:00pm, and 2nd and 4th Thursdays, 5:30-7pm. Partners include the Community Food Bank and ShopRite.
Our free baby boutique, named Lillian’s Closet, has been giving away clothing, diapers and essentials for babies and toddlers ages 0 months to 5T since 2006. Hours of operation are the 1st Saturday of the month from 9:30am- 11:30am. We sponsor an annual Community Baby Shower in June serving over 50-75 moms to be and their families.
ABOUT C.I.A.O.
The Community Improvement Association of the Oranges (CIAO) is a 501c3 community outreach organization located in Orange, New Jersey. Our mission is to meet the needs of families in the community by offering services to better the quality of life for the individual and the community.
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