Community Resources

CUMAC
973-742-5518
223 Ellison St Paterson, NJ 07505
Marketplace Hours: Monday-Friday 10:00am-3:00pm
https://www.cumac.org/
CUMAC strives to fight hunger and its root causes through a holistic, trauma-informed approach that provides groceries and basic necessities to families and individuals in need. Guests are able to select the foods they need while being assisted by a volunteer that has attended a training on adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and resilience conducted by CUMAC.

Eva’s Village-Community Kitchen
973-523-6220
393 Main St Paterson, NJ 07501
Breakfast Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30 AM.
Lunch Hours: Monday-Friday 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM
https://www.evasvillage.org/evas-community-kitchen.html
Eva’s Community Kitchen serves an average of 350 meals daily, including meals for those who reside in Eva’s Village homeless shelters and halfway houses, with a small kitchen staff and an army of dedicated volunteers. Their team engages with guests to try and understand the root causes of their needs and through these conversations, Eva’s staff and volunteers guide guests toward programs that help empower them to lead healthy, independent, financially secure lives.

Oasis Center for Women and Children
973-881-8307
59 Mill St Paterson NJ
https://oasisnj.org/
Oasis Center for Women and Children offer hot meals, emergency food bags, clothing and the help of three on-site social workers.
Available Services Include: Adult Education Programs, Youth Development Programs, Hot Grab-And-Go and Dine-in Meals, Food Bags, Diapers, Personal Hygiene Items and Social Services.

Father English Center
973-279-7100
435 Main St Paterson, NJ 07501
https://ccpaterson.org/frenglish
The Father English Food Pantry is located in the heart of Paterson, serving those most in need. People may access the consumer choice food pantries as often as they need; patrons typically leave the food pantries with enough food to feed their family for a week. Basic information about household income is required on the registration form to assure that the food bank resources are going to those in need.

Smile for Charity of Passaic City
973-440-9360
39 Hoover Ave Passaic, NJ 07055
https://www.smileforcharity.org/
The SMILE Food Pantry provides healthy food to hundreds of families and marginalized members of the community who are experiencing food insecurity. Available Services Include: Food Pantry, Diaper Pantry, Language Learning Services, Employment and Workforce Development, Comprehensive Case Management and Mental Health Support.

St Mary’s Catholic Church Food Pantry
973-835-0374
22 Lakeside Ave Pompton Lakes, NJ 07442
https://stmarys-pompton.org/food-pantry
This food pantry distributes food to people in need during four distribution sessions per month offering a variety of non-perishable food as well as frozen meat and dairy products. Shoppers may come one time per month to one of these sessions.

West Milford Presbyterian Church Food Pantry
973-728-3081
1452 Union Valley Rd. West Milford, NJ 07480
http://www.wmpchurch.org/
The West Milford Presbyterian Church Pantry’s mission and ministry is to help their community neighbors in need, who struggle to make ends meet, by supporting and providing food assistance. They ask that you please call and someone will get back to you in regards to the items you may need. Your items will be packed and placed outside the kitchen door by the Church parking lot.

St Joseph’s Church Food Pantry
973-697-6100
454 Germantown Rd. West Milford, NJ 07480
https://stjoseph-nj.org/food-pantry-1
This food pantry distributes food to West Milford families on scheduled Saturday mornings. The families are comprised of senior citizens, adults and families with children.

St. Paul’s Community Development Corporation (SPCDC)
973-710-3900
451 Van Houten St. Paterson, NJ 07501
The purpose of the SPCDC Food Pantry is to provide supplemental food assistance to individuals and families who are unable to financially meet their daily nutritional requirements. Their ultimate goal is to develop self sufficiency in their clients. Clients who demonstrate need receive emergency grocery packages each containing an equivalent of 20 meals per family member.

Women and Families Ascending Association (WAFAA)
(973) 766-2406 | (201) 925-1299 | (973) 766-3765
PO Box 3202 Wayne, NJ 07474
http://www.wafaaorganization.org/
WAFAA is a nonprofit organization that helps families and/or individuals through various social programs. Their mission is to strengthen families and the community through education in order to reduce isolation, build connections within and between families, and throughout the community.
Available Services Include: 24/7 Hotline for Support Counseling, Referrals for assistance, Children’s Therapy, Crisis Intervention, Anger Management, Career Development, Court Assistance, Food Pantry, and aid for those who need legal and financial guidance, including immigration paperwork.

Community Emergency Support Program Catholic Charities Diocese of Paterson – Family & Community Services (CES)
973-279-7100
435 Main St. Paterson, NJ 07505
https://ccpaterson.org/cespassaic
Catholic Family & Community Services, a Catholic Charities Agency in the Diocese of Paterson, offers homeless prevention and rapid re-housing programs to assist families to prevent potential homelessness or transition from a state of homeless to Passaic County Residents.
Available Services Include:Case Management Services to assist households, Housing search and placement, Short/medium term financial assistance for individuals and families at imminent risk of homelessness with limited or no resources available, access to basic essential services like food and clothing from their local Father English Community Center (FECC) Consumer Choice Pantry and clothing boutique.

You can access the website below for more resources and information about paying rent or mortgage. 
https://www.needhelppayingbills.com/html/passaic_county_rent_assistance.html

New Jersey Citizen Action 
800-656-9637
625 Broad St. Suite #270 Newark, NJ 07055
https://njcitizenaction.org/
New Jersey Citizen Action is a statewide advocacy and empowerment organization that advances social, racial and economic justice for all, while also providing free direct services to low and moderate income individuals across New Jersey each year. Available Services Include: Free Tax Preparation, Health Care Enrollment Assistance, Financial Coaching, HUD-Certified first-time Housing Counseling, Fair Housing Testing and Education, Discounted Oil Heat to renters and homeowners who heat their homes with oil, and education and outreach on other issues and topics. All services are provided in English and Spanish.

Housing Authority of The City of Paterson
973-345-5085
60 Van Houten St Paterson, NJ 07505
https://patersonhousingauthority.org/
The Paterson Housing Authority’s Mission is to provide housing opportunities to Paterson residents who are eligible for Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers and Public Housing that is decent, safe and affordable. Paterson Housing Authority also promotes home ownership through the use of Section 8 Housing Vouchers. Additionally, Paterson Housing Authority with other entities in the creation of mixed income finance developments to provide new or rehabilitated housing.

Paterson Task Force For Community Action, INC 
973-279-2333
191 Market St Paterson, NJ 07505
https://patersontaskforce.com/
Paterson Task Force is the designated community action agency for the City of Paterson. Funded through federal, state, county and local grants, the agency has implemented numerous programs that have enabled those in need to alleviate or eliminate life issues. Their purpose is to help the poor improve their quality of life and to become self-sufficient by addressing the causes as well as the effects of poverty. Available Services Include: Emergency Shelters, Client Referrals, Housing Counseling, Home Energy Assistance, Thanksgiving food baskets, Toys and gifts for the holiday season, Furniture and household items to clients leaving their shelters or fire victims.

The Housing Assistance and Recovery Program (HARP)
https://www.nj.gov/dca/announcements/pdf/harp_letter.pdf
This state of New Jersey mortgage and foreclosure assistance program, the Housing Assistance and Recovery Program (HARP), is yet another option to aid families and individuals who face imminent foreclosure. The goal of this assistance is to allow the family to reside in their home while paying affordable rent, and the goal is to eventually allow the homeowner the ability to buy back the property.

New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency (HMFA) 
609-278-7400
637 S Clinton Ave Trenton, NJ 08611
https://nj.gov/dca/hmfa/about/aboutnjhmfa/index.shtml
The New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency (NJHMFA) advances the quality of life for residents of and communities throughout New Jersey by investing in, financing, and facilitating access to affordable rental housing and homeownership opportunities for low and moderate-income families, older adults, and individuals with specialized housing needs. This program will provide grants and other financial support through the Housing Assistance and Recovery Program Support Fund.

Hospital Care Payment Assistance Program (Charity Care)
1-866-588-5696
PO Box 360 Trenton, NJ 08625-0360
https://www.nj.gov/health/charitycare/
This program provides free or very low cost medical care for lower income patients who receive outpatient or inpatient services at an acute care hospital in NJ.

NJ WorkAbility 
1-888-285-3036
https://www.state.nj.us/humanservices/dds/services/workability/#:~:text=Speak%20with%20one%20of%20our,WorkAbility%20can%20work%20for%20you.
NJ WorkAbility targets the needs of individuals with disabilities who are working, and whose income would otherwise make them ineligible for Medicaid, the opportunity to receive full Medicaid coverage.

New Jersey State Rental Assistance Program (SRAP)
609-292-4080
520 Market St Camden, NJ 08102
https://www.nj.gov/dca/divisions/dhcr/offices/srap.html
The State of New Jersey Rental Assistance Program (SRAP) is a state funded program that provides rental assistance for low-income families, individuals or households. Assistance is offered in the form of rental assistance grants.

Catholic Family & Community Services (CFCS) 
973-279-7100 
775 Valley Rd Clifton, NJ 07013
https://ccpaterson.org/cfcs
CFCS provides a full spectrum of services to individuals who are oppressed, families who are in crisis, and communities who are disenfranchised. Located throughout the New Jersey counties of Passaic, Morris, and Sussex, CFCS provide professionally based social services Behavioral Health Programs, Veterans Services, Children’s Programs, Senior and Aging Services, and much more. Available Services Include: Food Pantries, Crisis Counseling For Those Impacted by COVID-19, Early Intervention Programs, Youth Services, Community and Emergency Support.

Passaic County Center for Family Resources (CFR)
973-962-0055
12 Morris Rd Ringwood, NJ 07456
https://centerforfamilyresources.org/
CFR is a private, non-profit community organization that is dedicated to developing collaborations between parents and professionals to promote the general well-being of young children and their families. Available Services Include: Head Start, Early Head Start, Before/After Care, Family Child Care, Emergency Food Assistance, Rent Assistance, Utility Assistance, Parent Education, Family Success Center


Paterson Office of NJ Department of Community Affairs
973-225-7146
100 Hamilton Plaza #600 Paterson, NJ 07505
https://www.nj.gov/dca/
The Paterson Office of New Jersey Department of Community Affairs is committed to offering a wide range of programs and services that respond to issues of public concern including fire and building safety, housing production, community planning and development, and local government management and finance.

Passaic County Board of Social Services (PCBSS)
973-881-0100
80 Hamilton St Paterson, NJ, 07505
http://pcbss.org/
PCBSS’S mission is to implement state and national laws designed to assist families, achieve economic security, and obtain medical assistance with social service programs. These laws manifest a framework for ensuring that the needs for nutrition, medical assistance and basic support are made available to eligible populations identified for each program.

Paterson Coalition For Housing
973-742-8005
2 Broadway Ave Paterson, NJ 07505
Paterson Coalition for Housing is an advocacy organization that works with homeless individuals and homeless families to provide Rental Assistance, Transitional Housing Programs, Permanent Housing Programs and Housing Counseling.

Paterson Division of Housing, Community Development Office
973-321-1212
125 Ellison St Paterson, NJ, 07505
https://www.patersonnj.gov/department/index.php?structureid=6
The mission of the Division of Housing is to enhance quality of life for residents by promoting affordable housing initiatives and policies. The Division of Housing carries out its mission by increasing the quality of the housing stock available to low and moderate income families and to augmenting the supply of suitable housing.

Salvation Army
973-779-1155
550 Main Ave Passaic, NJ 07055
https://easternusa.salvationarmy.org/new-jersey/passaic/
The mission of the Salvation Army is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet needs in His name without discrimination. Every program offered is rooted in their passion to serve God by serving the lost, the vulnerable, the needy, the poor, the hurting, the helpless and the hopeless.
Available Services Include: Food Pantry, Youth Services, Women’s Ministries, Men’s Ministries, Prayer and Bible Study and Worship Services.

Passaic County Northeast New Jersey Legal Services
973-523-2900
100 Hamilton Plaza Suite 200 Paterson NJ, 07505
https://www.lsnj.org/nnjls/index.htm
The Northeast New Jersey Legal Services (NNJLS) offers comprehensive legal representation to low-income, senior and disabled residents who have civil legal problems and cannot afford a private attorney. NJLS has fifty years of experience in ensuring that access to the civil justice system is not denied to any resident simply because he or she cannot afford a private attorney.

Coalition on AIDS in Passaic County (CAPCO)
973-742-6742
100 Hamilton Plaza Suite 1406 Paterson, NJ 07505
https://capcoresource.com/
The Coalition on AIDS in Passaic County (CAPCO) is a private nonprofit organization that provides case management services, financial assistance, wellness counseling and medical services for people living with HIV/AIDS and other STDs in Bergen and Passaic Counties.

United Passaic Organization (UPO)
973-472-2478
1 Howe Avenue Suite 301 Passaic, NJ 07055
https://unitedpassaic.com/
The United Passaic Organization (UPO) works for community wholeness by networking and collaborating with community resources and working together towards common goals. Available Services Include: Emergency Food Programs, Homelessness Prevention, Rental Assistance, Educational Workshops, Job Training, Case Management, Community Organization, Health-Related Initiatives, Immigration Services, Income Tax Preparation, Leadership Training, Financial Literacy and warm referrals to partner agencies.

Passaic County Northeast New Jersey Legal Services
973-523-2900
100 Hamilton Plaza, Suite 200 Paterson NJ, 07505
https://www.lsnj.org/nnjls/index.htm
The Northeast New Jersey Legal Services (NNJLS) offers comprehensive legal representation to low-income, senior and disabled residents who have civil legal problems and cannot afford a private attorney. NJLS has fifty years of experience in ensuring that access to the civil justice system is not denied to any resident simply because he or she cannot afford a private attorney.