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    Food pantry (groceries)

    YMCA of Paterson

    16 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, June 3rd (in 2 weeks)

      11:00 am

    • Wed, June 17th (in 4 weeks)

      11:00 am

    • Wed, July 1st (in 2 months)

      11:00 am

    • 11:00 am

      every 2 weeks on Wednesday

    Map of YMCA of Paterson

    Location

    128 Ward Street

    Paterson, NJ 07505

    directions

    Contact

    (973) 684-2320

    Ymcaofpaterson.org

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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    2 reviews

    Unclaimed

    30 minutes

    average wait time

    0.3 mi


    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • Next Monday

      6:00 am–7:00 am

    • Next Tuesday

      6:00 am–7:00 am

    • Next Wednesday

      6:00 am–7:00 am

    • 6:00 am–7:00 am

      every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday

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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    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

      • Call in advance for services
    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals
      • Diapers/baby essentials may be available

    Schedule

    • Next Monday

      8:15 am–8:50 am

    • Next Monday

      12:00 pm–1:00 pm

    • Next Tuesday

      8:15 am–8:50 am

    • 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

  5. 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.

  6. 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.

  7. 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!

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    29 reviews

    Unclaimed

    30 minutes

    average wait time

    0.68 mi


    Info

    PARTNERING WITH NORTHSIDE COMMUNITY CRC WE STORE, PACK, AND DELIVER FOOD TO HELP FEED THE HUNGRY IN NORTH PATERSON, NJ

    • Requirements

      • ID required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Open now!

      9:00 am–11:00 am

    • Sat, June 13th (in 3 weeks)

      9:00 am–11:00 am

    • Sat, June 27th (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

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    26 reviews

    Unclaimed

    5 minutes

    average wait time

    0.59 mi


    Info

    • To make an appointment: Call or send a text message to +1973-931-1867
    • Volunteers needed
    • Must provide a phone number
    • Requirements

      • Call in advance for services
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Monday

      10:00 am–4:00 pm

    • Next Tuesday

      10:00 am–4:00 pm

    • Next Wednesday

      10:00 am–4:00 pm

    • 10:00 am–4:00 pm

      every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    64 reviews

    Unclaimed

    13 minutes

    average wait time

    0.21 mi


    Info

    • You must live in Passaic County to register for CUMAC support.
    • Please call to register for support between the hours of 10:00 am and 12:00 pm (Monday through Friday).
    • When registering, you must bring:
    1. A photo ID for each individual in your household you need to shop for
    2. Proof of address in Passaic County (example: rent/lease bill, utility bill).
    • If you are unable to shop regularly but would like to designate a proxy, ask staff for more details during your registration.
    • Please note that CUMAC is closed the first Friday of every month ("Wellness Fridays"), as well as every Friday in July ("Summer Fridays").
    • Client can visit once a month
    • Needs volunteers

    On-site registration required

    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • Proof of address required
      • Registration required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Monday

      CLOSED

    • Next Tuesday

      9:30 am–3:00 pm

    • Next Wednesday

      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

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    17 reviews

    Unclaimed

    57 minutes

    average wait time

    0.62 mi


    Info

    • Clients can visit once a month
    • Distribution in parking lot
    • Needs volunteers

    Requires ID for adults and birth certificates for children in the household

    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • Must bring own bags/cart
      • Proof of address required
      • Registration required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Clothing may be available

    Schedule

    • Next Tuesday

      11:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Next Thursday

      11:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Tue, June 2nd (in 2 weeks)

      11:00 am–1:00 pm

    • 11:00 am–1:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday, Thursday

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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    9 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

    • Today

      12:00 pm–12:30 pm

    • Tomorrow

      12:00 pm–12:30 pm

    • Next Monday

      8:30 am–9:00 am

    • 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

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    3 reviews

    Unclaimed

    9 minutes

    average wait time

    0.73 mi


    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Sat, May 30th (next week)

      4:00 pm–5:00 pm

    • Sat, June 27th (next month)

      4:00 pm–5:00 pm

    • Sat, July 25th (in 2 months)

      4:00 pm–5:00 pm

    • 4:00 pm–5:00 pm

      every month on the last Saturday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    24 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.

    State ID required

    • Requirements

      • You can visit once a week
      • ID required
      • Proof of address required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Diapers/baby essentials may be available

    Schedule

    • Next Monday

      CLOSED

    • Mon, June 1st (in 2 weeks)

      7:00 pm–9:00 pm

    • Mon, June 8th (in 3 weeks)

      7:00 pm–9:00 pm

    • 7:00 pm–9:00 pm

      every week on Monday

  15. 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.

  16. 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.

  17. 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.

  18. 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.

  19. 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: NORTHSIDE FOOD PANTRY C/O WYC, Eva's Kitchen

  20. 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.

  21. 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.

  22. 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.

  23. 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.