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Clifton Local Assistance Programs

This page lists local organizations in Clifton, New Jersey that provide free legal help, food and social services. Statewide programs are described on the New Jersey page.

Northeast New Jersey Legal Services (NNJLS)Free civil legal assistance
Websitennjls.org 
Phone973-523-2900
Address100 Hamilton Plaza, Suite 200, Paterson, NJ 07505
HoursMonday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM

Northeast New Jersey Legal Services provides free civil legal help to low-income residents of Passaic County, including help with housing, public benefits, family matters, and consumer problems. Walk-ins are welcome at the Paterson office.1

Food

Saint Peter’s HavenFood pantry and transitional family shelter
Websitesaintpetershaven.org 
Phone973-546-3406
Address380 Clifton Avenue, Clifton, NJ 07011
HoursWednesday, Thursday, and Saturday, 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Saint Peter’s Haven runs a food pantry in Clifton that gives each household a five-day supply of groceries once a month. Call ahead to make an appointment.2

Jewish Family Service Co-op Food PantryFree kosher food pantry
Websitejfsclifton.org 
Phone973-777-7638 ext. 184
Address110 Main Avenue, Passaic, NJ 07055

The Jewish Family Service Co-op gives free kosher food and household essentials to Clifton and Passaic residents, with no income limit and no financial disclosure required. The pantry serves Clifton residents from the Jewish Family Service office in Passaic.3

Social services

Jewish Family Service of Clifton/PassaicCase management and social services
Websitejfsclifton.org 
Phone973-777-7638
Address110 Main Avenue, Passaic, NJ 07055
HoursSunday, 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM; Monday through Thursday, 8:30 AM to 8:30 PM; Friday, 8:30 AM to 2:00 PM

Jewish Family Service runs Somaich Achim, a case management program that works one-on-one with families facing financial or personal challenges, helping each family build a plan and connect with resources for stability. The organization serves Clifton and Passaic residents.4

Sources & notes

Data and figures on this page come from the sources and notes below:

Footnotes

  1. Northeast New Jersey Legal Services, Contact Us . ↩

  2. Saint Peter’s Haven, Our Mission  and Home page . ↩

  3. Jewish Family Service, Food Pantry . ↩

  4. Jewish Family Service, Case Management, Somaich Achim  and Home page . ↩

  1. Edison Local Assistance Programs, New Jersey.
  2. Elizabeth Local Assistance Programs, New Jersey.
  3. Jersey City Local Assistance Programs, New Jersey.
  4. Lakewood Local Assistance Programs, New Jersey.
  5. Newark Local Assistance Programs, New Jersey.

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