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: Oasis - A Haven for Women and Children , Hana Mission Inc , CUMAC , Father English Consumer Choice Food Pantry , Primera Iglesia Pentecostal Abrigo del Altisimo , Eva's Kitchen , Harvest Church

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 or on WhatsApp between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.

Can I get a reminder before my visit?

Yes! Tap the bell icon on any resource page to set a reminder via text or WhatsApp before it opens, so you don’t forget your visit.

Can I build a weekly food schedule?

Yes — you can use Lemontree to build a calendar of upcoming pantry visits in Paterson for the week, so you always know where to go and when. It’s a great way to plan ahead and make sure you have food throughout the week.

How do I get help from a real person?

You can text our helpline at 90847 or reach us on WhatsApp between 10am–6pm, every day of the week. A real person will help you find food in Paterson, answer questions, and connect you with the right resources.

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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Oasis - A Haven for Women and Children
34 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

0.29 mi
Info
Weekday soup kitchen providing hot breakfast and lunch to women and children, plus emergency grocery bags, baby supplies, hygiene items, and clothing.
Requirements
ID required
Call in advance for services
Offerings
Prepared Meals
Diapers/baby essentials may be available
Schedule
Today
8:15 am–8:50 am @ Oasis - A Haven for Women and Children
Today
12:00 pm–1:00 pm @ Oasis - A Haven for Women and Children
Tomorrow
8:15 am–8:50 am @ Oasis - A Haven for Women and Children
8:15 am–8:50 am
every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
12:00 pm–1:00 pm
every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Location
59 Mill Street
Paterson, NJ 07501
directions
Contact
(973) 881-8307
https://oasisnj.org/
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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Hana Mission Inc
3 reviews
Unclaimed
30 minutes
average wait time

0.3 mi
Offerings
Prepared Meals
Schedule
Today
6:00 am–7:00 am
Tomorrow
6:00 am–7:00 am
This Wednesday
6:00 am–7:00 am
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)
CUMAC
71 reviews
Unclaimed
15 minutes
average wait time

0.21 mi
Info
CUMAC is a nonprofit anti-hunger organization using a holistic, trauma-informed approach to fight hunger and its root causes and support families and individuals in need. They offer food through a client choice marketplace model. Services also include application support for programs like SNAP and Medicaid, and home delivery for existing clients.
Requirements
You can visit once a month
ID required
Proof of address required
Call in advance for services
Registration required
Offerings
Free Groceries
Client choice pantry
Schedule
Today
Food pantry (groceries): 9:30 am–3:00 pm @ CUMAC Marketplace
Appointment required
Other social services available
Tomorrow
Food pantry (groceries): 9:30 am–3:00 pm @ CUMAC Marketplace
Appointment required
Other social services available
This Wednesday
Food pantry (groceries): 9:30 am–3:00 pm @ CUMAC Marketplace
Appointment required
Other social services available
Food pantry (groceries): 9:30 am–3:00 pm
every week on Friday
Food pantry (groceries): 9:30 am–3:00 pm
every week on Thursday
Food pantry (groceries): 4:00 pm–6:00 pm
every week on Wednesday
Food pantry (groceries): 9:30 am–3:00 pm
every week on Wednesday
Food pantry (groceries): 9:30 am–3:00 pm
every week on Tuesday
Food pantry (groceries): 9:30 am–3:00 pm
every week on Monday
Location
223 Ellison Street
Paterson, NJ 07505
directions
Contact
(973) 742-5518
https://www.cumac.org/
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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!
Food pantry (groceries)
Father English Consumer Choice Food Pantry
70 reviews
Unclaimed
25 minutes
average wait time

0.43 mi
Info
Father English is a consumer-choice food pantry serving people in need. It restores dignity by letting clients use Shopping Points based on family size to select food according to their household needs and preferences, typically taking home enough food for about a week. The pantry also helps parish and diocesan-affiliate pantries fill gaps when demand arises.
Requirements
You can visit twice a month
Call in advance for services
Registration required
Proof of household income required
Offerings
Free Groceries
Fresh produce
Toiletries may be available
Diapers/baby essentials may be available
Client choice pantry
Clothing may be available
Schedule
Today
Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am–12:00 pm @ Father English Consumer Choice Food Pantry
Appointment required
Tomorrow
Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am–12:00 pm @ Father English Consumer Choice Food Pantry
Appointment required
This Wednesday
Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am–12:00 pm @ Father English Consumer Choice Food Pantry
Appointment required
Food pantry (groceries): 3:30 pm–5:30 pm
every week on Thursday
Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am–12:00 pm
every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday
Location
435 Main Street
Paterson, NJ 07501
directions
Contact
(973) 279-7100
https://ccpaterson.org/frenglish
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Food pantry (groceries)
Primera Iglesia Pentecostal Abrigo del Altisimo
28 reviews
Unclaimed
8 minutes
average wait time

0.59 mi
Info
This is a community food bank that provides food assistance. Services, including access to a community fridge, are available by appointment only. Please call ahead to make an appointment before visiting.
Requirements
ID required
Call in advance for services
Offerings
Free Groceries
Schedule
Today
10:00 am–4:00 pm
Appointment required
Tomorrow
10:00 am–4:00 pm
Appointment required
This Wednesday
10:00 am–4:00 pm
Appointment required
10:00 am–4:00 pm
every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Location
75 Cedar St
Paterson, NJ 07501
directions
Contact
(973) 931-1867
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Food pantry (groceries)
St. Luke's CDC Christhouse
21 reviews
Unclaimed
57 minutes
average wait time

0.62 mi
Info
Community-based nonprofit resource operated by St. Luke CDC for people in need in Paterson.
Requirements
You can visit once a month
ID required
Proof of address required
Must bring own bags/cart
Registration required
Offerings
Free Groceries
Delivery may be available
Clothing may be available
Schedule
Tomorrow
11:00 am–1:00 pm
This Thursday
11:00 am–1:00 pm
Tue, October 13th (next week)
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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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Eva's Kitchen
10 reviews
Unclaimed
8 minutes
average wait time

0.31 mi
Info
Eva's Community Kitchen is a dignity-centered Eva's Village program where community members and people facing poverty, homelessness, unemployment, substance-use, or mental-health challenges can engage with staff and volunteers and be connected to supportive programs.
Offerings
Prepared Meals
Other social services available
Schedule
Today
8:30 am–9:15 am
Today
12:00 pm–12:20 pm
Today
1:00 pm–1:20 pm
8:30 am–9:15 am
every day
12:00 pm–12:20 pm
every day
1:00 pm–1:20 pm
every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Location
393 Main Street
Paterson, NJ 07501
directions
Contact
(973) 523-6220
https://www.evasvillage.org/communitykitchen.html
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Food pantry (groceries)
Harvest Church
30 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

0.73 mi
Info
A church-based community resource that supports local residents and families experiencing financial or mental stress.
Requirements
You can visit once a week
Offerings
Free Groceries
Diapers/baby essentials may be available
Schedule
Today
7:00 pm @ Harvest Church
Other social services available
Toiletries may be available
Mon, October 12th (next week)
CLOSED
Other social services available
Toiletries may be available
Mon, October 19th (in 2 weeks)
7:00 pm @ Harvest Church
Other social services available
Toiletries may be available
7:00 pm
every week on Monday
Location
204 21st Avenue
Paterson, NJ 07501
directions
Contact
(973) 568-4828
https://www.hcnj.church/
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Food pantry (groceries)
YMCA of Paterson
20 reviews
Claimed
30 minutes
average wait time

0.18 mi
Info
Community food assistance program operated by the YMCA of Paterson.
Requirements
First come, first serve: open until food runs out
Offerings
Free Groceries
Schedule
This Wednesday
12:00 pm
Wed, October 21st (in 2 weeks)
12:00 pm
Wed, November 4th (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
https://ymcaofpaterson.org/
Food pantry (groceries)
NORTHSIDE FOOD PANTRY C/O WYC
34 reviews
Unclaimed
23 minutes
average wait time

0.68 mi
Info
A community resource operated by Wyckoff Reformed Church in partnership with Northside Community CRC to support people experiencing food insecurity in north Paterson.
Requirements
ID required
Offerings
Free Groceries
Schedule
This Saturday
9:00 am–11:00 am
Sat, October 24th (in 2 weeks)
9:00 am–11:00 am
Sat, November 14th (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 Ave.
Paterson, NJ 07522
directions
Contact
(201) 891-1782
https://www.wyckoffreformed.org/northside-food-pantry
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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: Oasis - A Haven for Women and Children, Hana Mission Inc, CUMAC, Father English Consumer Choice Food Pantry, Primera Iglesia Pentecostal Abrigo del Altisimo, Eva's Kitchen, Harvest Church
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 or on WhatsApp between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.
Can I get a reminder before my visit?
Yes! Tap the bell icon on any resource page to set a reminder via text or WhatsApp before it opens, so you don’t forget your visit.
Can I build a weekly food schedule?
Yes — you can use Lemontree to build a calendar of upcoming pantry visits in Paterson for the week, so you always know where to go and when. It’s a great way to plan ahead and make sure you have food throughout the week.
How do I get help from a real person?
You can text our helpline at 90847 or reach us on WhatsApp between 10am–6pm, every day of the week. A real person will help you find food in Paterson, answer questions, and connect you with the right resources.