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 Passaic County.

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 Passaic County 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 Passaic County 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 Passaic County that’s open today: St Peter's Haven

Where are you located?

Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office in Passaic County for in-person visits. You can always reach us by texting 90847 between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.

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Food pantry (groceries)
Father English Community Center
59 reviews
Unclaimed
30 minutes
average wait time
Info

Please visit temporary Location for food

Location is closed due to renovation 435 Main Street Paterson, NJ 07501 Call 973-279-7100 x2108 for more information.

Clients can visit twice a month

Needs volunteers

Requires ID for adults and birth certificates for children in the household
Requirements
ID required
Offerings
Free Groceries
Diapers/baby essentials may be available
Clothing may be available
Schedule
Next Monday
8:30 am–11:00 am
Next Tuesday
8:30 am–11:00 am
Next Wednesday
8:30 am–11:00 am
8:30 am–11:00 am
every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Location
35 Getty Avenue
Paterson, NJ 07503
directions
Contact
(973) 279-7100
https://ccpaterson.org/frenglish
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Food pantry (groceries)
CUMAC
57 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time
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:

A photo ID for each individual in your household you need to shop for

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
Appointments required
Offerings
Free Groceries
Schedule
Next Monday
9:30 am–3:00 pm
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
Location
223 Ellison Street
Paterson, NJ 07505
directions
Contact
(973) 742-5518
https://www.cumac.org/
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Food pantry (groceries)
Mt Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Church foodpantry by united passaic
36 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

Info
Open to Passaic county residents Must bring proof of address and social security card Client can visit once a month Needs volunteers
Requirements
ID required
Proof of address required
Registration required
Proof of household income required
Offerings
Free Groceries
Schedule
Sat, March 14th (next week)
9:30 am–12:00 pm
Tue, March 17th (in 2 weeks)
9:00 am–12:00 pm
Sat, March 28th (in 3 weeks)
9:30 am–12:00 pm
9:00 am–12:00 pm
every 2 weeks on Tuesday
9:30 am–12:00 pm
every 2 weeks on Saturday
Location
163 Autumn Street
Passaic, NJ 07055
directions
Contact
(973) 472-2478
http://www.upassaic.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 Passaic County.
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)
Cathedral Nuevos Comienzos (Church of New Beginnings)
13 reviews
Unclaimed
15 minutes
average wait time

Info
The food distribution, which occurs every last Thursday of the month, will be on Thursday, February 26, at 4 PM, until supplies last.
Requirements
Call in advance for services
Offerings
Free Groceries
Schedule
Thu, March 26th (in 3 weeks)
4:00 pm
First come, first serve: open until food runs out
Thu, April 30th (next month)
4:00 pm
First come, first serve: open until food runs out
Thu, May 28th (in 2 months)
4:00 pm
First come, first serve: open until food runs out
4:00 pm
every month on the last Thursday
Location
15 Grove Street
Passaic, NJ 07055
directions
Contact
(973) 472-3498
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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Oasis: A Haven for Women and Children-.
31 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time
Info

Diapers, baby items, and hygiene products available by appointment only—call (973) 881-8307 to schedule with a social worker

Food distribution dates may vary; call ahead to confirm

Summer meal program Contact: Paul or Rebecca at (973) 881-8307; (6/23/2025–8/29/2025) for all children under 18, no requirements. Monday–Friday: 8:15–8:45 a.m. and 12:00–12:55 p.m.

Languages: English, Spanish, Arabic

Social services and public health assistance available

For women and children only
Requirements
Call in advance for services
Offerings
Prepared Meals
Diapers/baby essentials may be available
Schedule
Next Monday
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 8:15 am–9:00 am
Next Monday
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm–1:00 pm
Next Tuesday
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 8:15 am–9:00 am
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 8:15 am–9:00 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
Location
59 Mill Street
Paterson, NJ 07501
directions
Contact
(973) 881-8307
https://oasisnj.org/
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Food pantry (groceries)
Faith in Action Comm. Dev. Corp.
23 reviews
Unclaimed
30 minutes
average wait time
Info

Registration starts at 11am and numbers are given out.

Food distribution starts at 12pm

Needs volunteers

ID and proof of address for all alduts 18+ years
Requirements
ID required
Proof of address required
Registration required
Offerings
Free Groceries
Schedule
Tue, March 17th (in 2 weeks)
Food pantry (groceries): 12:00 pm–3:00 pm
Tue, April 21st (next month)
Food pantry (groceries): 12:00 pm–3:00 pm
Tue, May 19th (in 2 months)
Food pantry (groceries): 12:00 pm–3:00 pm
Also open by appointment: Contact M-F 9am-5pm
Food pantry (groceries): 12:00 pm–3:00 pm
every month on the 3rd Tuesday
Location
833 Madison Avenue
Paterson, NJ 07501
directions
Contact
(570) 994-3075
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Food pantry (groceries)
Harvest Outreach Ministry
22 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

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
7:00 pm–9:00 pm
Mon, March 16th (in 2 weeks)
7:00 pm–9:00 pm
Mon, March 23rd (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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Food pantry (groceries)
The First Seventh Day Adv. Church
26 reviews
Unclaimed
30 minutes
average wait time

Info
The requirement is that a person should have an ID and they will need to complete a short form to be registered into the system.

On-site registration required
Requirements
ID required
Registration required
Offerings
Free Groceries
Diapers/baby essentials may be available
Clothing may be available
Schedule
Wed, March 18th (in 2 weeks)
1:00 pm–4:00 pm
Wed, April 1st (in 4 weeks)
1:00 pm–4:00 pm
Wed, April 15th (next month)
1:00 pm–4:00 pm
1:00 pm–4:00 pm
every month on the 1st Wednesday
1:00 pm–4:00 pm
every month on the 3rd Wednesday
Location
343 11th Avenue
Paterson, NJ 07514
directions
Contact
(973) 279-6256
http://www.patersonsda.org/
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Food pantry (groceries), Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Salvation Army - Passaic
37 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

Info
Serves residents of Passaic county only

Entrance by the Side Door

On-site registration required
Requirements
You can visit once a month
Proof of address required
Registration required
Appointments required
Offerings
Free Groceries
Schedule
Next Monday
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:30 am
Next Tuesday
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:30 am
Next Wednesday
Food pantry (groceries): 9:30 am–10:30 am
Food pantry (groceries): 9:30 am–10:30 am
every week on Wednesday, Thursday
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:30 am
every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
Location
550 Main Ave
Passaic, NJ 07055
directions
Contact
(973) 779-1155
https://easternusa.salvationarmy.org/new-jersey/passaic/
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Food pantry (groceries)
St Peter's Haven
58 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

Info
Serves Clifton County only

ID required for all members of the household
Requirements
You can visit once a month
ID required
Must bring own bags/cart
Proof of address required
Offerings
Free Groceries
Schedule
Today
9:00 am–12:00 pm
Next Wednesday
9:00 am–12:00 pm
Next Thursday
9:00 am–12:00 pm
9:00 am–12:00 pm
every week on Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday
Location
380 Clifton Avenue
Clifton, NJ 07011
directions
Contact
(973) 546-3406
https://www.saintpetershaven.org/contact-us-1
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Do I need an appointment?
Every location is different! Some places in Passaic County 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 Passaic County 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 Passaic County that’s open today: St Peter's Haven
Where are you located?
Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office in Passaic County for in-person visits. You can always reach us by texting 90847 between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.