How many free food pantries are there in Paterson, New Jersey?

Feed America's directory lists 60 free food pantries, food banks, soup kitchens, mobile pantry sites, and WIC offices in Paterson, New Jersey. Every listing is verified against federal, state, or community data sources.

Do I need to qualify or apply for free food in Paterson?

Most food pantries in our directory are walk-in and free — no income proof, application, or appointment needed. A few specialized programs (like WIC) require eligibility verification. Each location page tells you what to bring.

What hours are food pantries in Paterson open?

Hours vary by location. Many pantries operate 1–2 days per week, often weekday mornings or Saturday mornings. Always call before visiting — hours can change with no notice. If a pantry shows "Open Now" on our site, that's based on its published schedule.

Can I get food today in Paterson, New Jersey?

Call 211 first — it's free, 24/7, and the dispatcher can route you to a pantry open right now or to an emergency food box. Soup kitchens (which serve hot meals) also operate same-day in most cities. We list both on this page.

Are there mobile pantries in Paterson?

Mobile pantries are pop-up food distributions that change location week to week. Look for "mobile pantry" tagged listings on this page — they include the upcoming distribution location and time.

Is Feed America affiliated with the local food bank in Paterson?

Feed America (feedam.org, EIN 92-1761881) is an independent 501(c)(3) directory. We are not affiliated with any local food bank. We aggregate publicly-available data from food banks, USDA, HRSA, and community sources to make finding help easier. For full nonprofit disambiguation, see /disclosures.

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CUMAC Food Bank

food bank

223 Ellison Street, Paterson, NJ 07505

+1-973-742-5518

Verified 26d ago

Food Pantries in Paterson, NJ

CUMAC Food Bank

BIBLE WAY CHURCH PANTRY

Bishop Manning Hall - St. Bonaventure Church

CASA Community Action for Social Affairs - Paterson

Canaan Economic Community Development Corporation

Casa de Oracion

Catholic Family

Catholic Family & Community Services

Catholic Family & Community Services (CFCS)

Christhouse

Christian Fellowship Center

Christian Fellowship Center

Collaborative Support Programs of New Jersey, Inc. - Paterson

College Achieve - Colt St.

College Achieve - Ellison St.

Community Charter School of Paterson

Creech Temple Church

EWK-Edward W. Kilpatrick School

Eastside High School

Everlasting Life missionary of Jesus Christ

Faith in Action Community Development Corp.

Hana Mission Inc - Paterson

Harvest Outreach Ministries International

Hispanic Multipurpose Center

ICPC Food Pantry

Iglesia de Dios Pentecostal M.I. de la Familia

Kokem Angel Food Pantry

LOVE OF JESUS FOOD PANTRY

MLK-Recreation Books and Balls - 851 East 28th Street

Madison Avenue Crossroads Community

Madison Park United Methodist

New A.M.E. Zion Church

New Christian Missionary Baptist Church

PATERSON BD OF ED

PCSST 4-7 Campus

PCSST 8-12 Campus

Paterson Arts and Science Charter School

Paterson Avenue United Methodist Church

Paterson Task Force

Philip's Academy

REC-Passaic County

Rosa Parks High School

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St Augstine

St. Pauls Community Development Corps

True Witness Church of Christ

CUMAC MFP - Paterson GMED Healthcare

College Achieve - Market St.

CUMAC

Church of Jesus Christ the Lord Inc.

GRANDPARENTS RELATIVES CARE

Harvest Outreach Ministry - Paterson

Iglesia Christiana Pentecostal

Jump Start - Montgomery Street

Muna - Baitul Adam

PATERSON CHURCH OF GOD

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