You can receive food by visiting the food pantry or soup kitchen when it’s open. Make sure to check each resource page to see details like address, full schedule, and requirements.

Can someone deliver the food to my house?

Delivery services are very limited and are reserved for senior citizens or those with serious medical problems. If you believe you fall into either category, let us know and we may be able to help you find options in Paterson.

What do I have to bring?

Every location is different! Please review the details included on each resource to see whether you need to bring any documentation like ID or proof of address, or supplies like bags to carry the food. If you don’t see any information on the resource, you don’t have to bring anything!

Do I need an appointment?

Every location is different! Some places in Paterson accept appointments, some require it, and others allow walk-ins. Please review all details on the resource page to understand how you should prepare for your visit.

What kind of food do they have?

Food pantries offer grocery-style items such as canned food, fresh produce, and dry goods like pasta or rice that you can cook yourself. Soup kitchens offer ready-to-eat items like hot meals or sandwiches. All of these locations may have different options on different days, so it is hard to tell what each one of them will offer any given day.

Do they have vegetables?

Pantries may have different options at different times, so it is hard to tell what each one of them will offer any given day. Most pantries in Paterson do give out some form of vegetables, but they may be canned items.

Pantries may have different options on different days, so it’s hard to tell what each one of them will offer any given day.

Any pantries open today?

If you’ve signed up for personalized assistance through our text message helpline, please take a look at the links we’ve sent you! If none of the resources we’ve sent are open today, let us know and we can search for additional options. Here’s a list of everything in Paterson that’s open today: <a href="https://www.foodhelpline.org/resources/cumac">CUMAC</a>, <a href="https://www.foodhelpline.org/resources/primera-iglesia-pentecostal-abrigo-del-altisimo">Primera Iglesia Pentecostal Abrigo del Altisimo</a>

Where are you located?

Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office in Paterson for in-person visits. You can always reach us by <a href="sms:90846">texting 90847</a> between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.

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Food pantry (groceries)
CUMAC
45 reviews
Unclaimed
15 minutes
average wait time

0.21 mi
Info
The client has to come any day Monday - Friday, between the hours of 9:30 am - 2:30 pm with their identification and proof of address to be able to schedule an appointment. Only serves Passaic county.
- Requirements
  Proof of address required
  Call in advance for services
  Appointments required
  Registration required on site
  A photo ID is required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Clients can visit: Once a month
Schedule
- Open now!
  9:30 am–3:00 pm
- Tomorrow
  9:30 am–3:00 pm
- Next Monday
  9:30 am–3:00 pm
- 9:30 am–3:00 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
- 4:00 pm–6:00 pm
  every week on Wednesday
Location
223 Ellison Street
Paterson, NJ 07505
directions
Contact
(973) 742-5518
https://www.cumac.org/
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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals), Food pantry (groceries), Other material needs
Oasis: A Haven for Women and Children-.
23 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

0.29 mi
Info
Diapers, other baby items and personal hygiene items may be available, but you will need to call and schedule an appointment with a social worker first (973) 881-8307.

Food bag distribution day might change, call in advance. Summer meal prograam/ Paul Rebecca 9738818307 06/23/2025 08/29/2025 M,T,W,TH,F 8:15 a.m.-8:45 a.m. 12:00 p.m.-12:55 p.m. all children under 18, No requirements
- Requirements
  Call in advance for services
  For women and children only
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
  Spanish Available
  Help with social services/public benefits
  Arabic Available
  Diapers available (must bring birth certificate)
Schedule
- Tomorrow
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 8:15 am–8:50 am
  Breakfast
- Tomorrow
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm–1:00 pm
  Lunch
- Next Monday
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 8:15 am–8:50 am
  Breakfast
- Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 8:15 am–8:50 am
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
- Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm–1:00 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
- Food pantry (groceries): 1:00 pm–2:00 pm
  every month on the 2nd Friday
- Other material needs: 1:00 pm–2:00 pm
  every month on the 3rd Friday
Location
59 Mill Street
Paterson, NJ 07501
directions
Contact
(973) 881-8307
https://oasisnj.org/
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Food pantry (groceries)
YMCA of Paterson
8 reviews
Claimed
10 minutes
average wait time

0.18 mi
Info
Biweekly food and diapers distribution at the YMCA of Patterson parking lot. We are also renting out vendors spots for businesses, food trucks, farmers, crafters, and nonprofits to raise money for our food program. contact SammyAziz@YMCAofPaterson.org or 973-684-2320 ext. 50
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Wed, October 15th (in 2 weeks)
  12:00 pm
- Wed, October 29th (in 4 weeks)
  12:00 pm
- Wed, November 12th (next month)
  12:00 pm
- November 26th is Thanksgiving Eve
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  Wed, November 26th (next month)
  12:00 pm
- 12:00 pm
  every 2 weeks on Wednesday
Location
128 Ward Street
Paterson, NJ 07505
directions
Contact
(973) 684-2320
Ymcaofpaterson.org
How do I get food?
You can receive food by visiting the food pantry or soup kitchen when it’s open. Make sure to check each resource page to see details like address, full schedule, and requirements.
Can someone deliver the food to my house?
Delivery services are very limited and are reserved for senior citizens or those with serious medical problems. If you believe you fall into either category, let us know and we may be able to help you find options in Paterson.
What do I have to bring?
Every location is different! Please review the details included on each resource to see whether you need to bring any documentation like ID or proof of address, or supplies like bags to carry the food. If you don’t see any information on the resource, you don’t have to bring anything!
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Eva's Kitchen
6 reviews
Unclaimed
8 minutes
average wait time

0.31 mi
Info
All children must be accompanied by adults .

On christmas day only the 12 oclock lunch will be served
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
Schedule
- Tomorrow
  8:30 am–9:00 am
  Breakfast
- Tomorrow
  12:00 pm–12:30 pm
  Lunch
- This Saturday
  12:00 pm–12:30 pm
  Lunch
- 12:00 pm–12:30 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
- 8:30 am–9:00 am
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Location
393 Main Street
Paterson, NJ 07501
directions
Contact
(973) 523-6220
https://www.evasvillage.org/evas-community-kitchen.html
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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Hana Mission Inc
1 review
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

0.3 mi
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
Schedule
- Tomorrow
  6:00 am–7:00 am
  Breakfast
- This Saturday
  6:00 am–7:00 am
  Breakfast
- Next Monday
  6:00 am–7:00 am
  Breakfast
- 6:00 am–7:00 am
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Location
10 Marshall Street
Paterson, NJ 07501
directions
Contact
(973) 357-0066
https://www.hanamission.org/
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Food pantry (groceries)
Primera Iglesia Pentecostal Abrigo del Altisimo
23 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

0.59 mi
Info
Call or send a text message to +1973-931-1867 to make an appointment.
- Requirements
  Call in advance for services
  Must have telephone number
  Appointments required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Open now!
  10:00 am–4:00 pm
- Tomorrow
  10:00 am–4:00 pm
- Next Monday
  10:00 am–4:00 pm
- 10:00 am–4:00 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Location
75 Cedar St
Paterson, NJ 07501
directions
Contact
(973) 931-1867
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Food pantry (groceries)
Center of Grace
8 reviews
Unclaimed
30 minutes
average wait time

0.42 mi
- Requirements
  ID required
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Sat, October 11th (next week)
  9:00 am
- Sat, October 25th (in 3 weeks)
  9:00 am
- Sat, November 8th (next month)
  9:00 am
- 9:00 am
  every month on the 2nd Saturday
- 9:00 am
  every month on the 4th Saturday
Location
175 Fair Street
Paterson, NJ 07501
directions
Contact
(973) 906-3040
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Food pantry (groceries)
NORTHSIDE FOOD PANTRY C/O WYC
19 reviews
Unclaimed
30 minutes
average wait time

0.69 mi
Info
PARTNERING WITH NORTHSIDE COMMUNITY CRC WE STORE, PACK, AND DELIVER FOOD TO HELP FEED THE HUNGRY IN NORTH PATERSON, NJ
- Requirements
  Bring ID and proof of residence
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Sat, October 11th (next week)
  9:00 am–11:00 am
- Sat, October 25th (in 3 weeks)
  9:00 am–11:00 am
- Sat, November 8th (next month)
  9:00 am–11:00 am
- 9:00 am–11:00 am
  every month on the 2nd Saturday
- 9:00 am–11:00 am
  every month on the 4th Saturday
Location
90 Jefferson Street
Paterson, NJ 07522
directions
Contact
(201) 891-1782
https://www.wyckoffreformed.org/northside-food-pantry
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Food pantry (groceries)
St. Luke's CDC Christhouse
13 reviews
Unclaimed
57 minutes
average wait time

0.62 mi
- Requirements
  Must bring own bags/cart
  Proof of address required
  Requires ID for adults and birth certificates for children in the household
  Registration required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Clients can visit: Once a month
  Clothing may be available
- Info
  Distribution in parking lot
  Closed on major holidays
  Needs volunteers
Schedule
- Next Tuesday
  11:00 am–1:00 pm
- Next Thursday
  11:00 am–1:00 pm
- Tue, October 14th (in 2 weeks)
  11:00 am–1:00 pm
- 11:00 am–1:00 pm
  every week on Tuesday, Thursday
Location
269 Fair Street
Paterson, NJ 07501
directions
Contact
(973) 345-5300
http://www.stlukecdc.org/christhouse.html
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Food pantry (groceries)
Harvest Outreach Ministry
18 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

0.73 mi
Info
There's also a diaper program. We would need a copy of baby's birth certificate along with a copy of mother's certificate. If father picks up the diapers we would need a copy of his ID.

25-40 diapers a week per child are given.
- Requirements
  Proof of address required
  State ID required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Diapers available (must bring birth certificate)
Schedule
- Next Monday
  7:00 pm–9:00 pm
- Mon, October 13th (in 2 weeks)
  CLOSED
- Mon, October 20th (in 3 weeks)
  7:00 pm–9:00 pm
- 7:00 pm–9:00 pm
  every week on Monday
Location
204-208 21st Ave
Paterson, NJ 07501
directions
Contact
(973) 568-4828
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Do I need an appointment?
Every location is different! Some places in Paterson accept appointments, some require it, and others allow walk-ins. Please review all details on the resource page to understand how you should prepare for your visit.
What kind of food do they have?
Food pantries offer grocery-style items such as canned food, fresh produce, and dry goods like pasta or rice that you can cook yourself. Soup kitchens offer ready-to-eat items like hot meals or sandwiches. All of these locations may have different options on different days, so it is hard to tell what each one of them will offer any given day.
Do they have vegetables?
Pantries may have different options at different times, so it is hard to tell what each one of them will offer any given day. Most pantries in Paterson do give out some form of vegetables, but they may be canned items.
Do they have meat?
Pantries may have different options on different days, so it’s hard to tell what each one of them will offer any given day.
Any pantries open today?
If you’ve signed up for personalized assistance through our text message helpline, please take a look at the links we’ve sent you! If none of the resources we’ve sent are open today, let us know and we can search for additional options. Here’s a list of everything in Paterson that’s open today: CUMAC, Primera Iglesia Pentecostal Abrigo del Altisimo
Where are you located?
Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office in Paterson for in-person visits. You can always reach us by texting 90847 between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.