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Passaic Local Assistance Programs

This page lists local organizations in Passaic, 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

Jewish Family Service of Clifton/PassaicFood pantry
Websitejfsclifton.org
Phone973-777-7638
Address110 Main Avenue, Passaic, NJ 07055
HoursWednesday, 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM and 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM

Jewish Family Service runs a food pantry for Clifton and Passaic residents, open Wednesdays with a morning session and an evening session.2

The Salvation Army Passaic CorpsFood pantry and soup kitchen
Websitesalvationarmyusa.org
Phone973-779-1155
Address550 Main Avenue, Passaic, NJ 07055

The Salvation Army Passaic Corps runs a food pantry and a soup kitchen. Call ahead to confirm current pantry and soup kitchen hours, as published hours differ across listings.3

Social services

Passaic County Board of Social ServicesPublic assistance programs
Websitepassaiccountynj.org
Phone973-881-0100
Address80 Hamilton Street, Paterson, NJ 07505

The Passaic County Board of Social Services is the county agency for SNAP, TANF, Medicaid, and General Assistance. Its main office is in Paterson, and it has a satellite office in Passaic at 114 Prospect Street, phone 973-470-5038, open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.4

United Passaic OrganizationCommunity action agency
Websiteupopassaic.org
Phone973-472-2478
Address1 Howe Avenue, Suite 301, Passaic, NJ 07055
HoursMonday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

The United Passaic Organization is the designated Community Action Agency for the City of Passaic. It offers emergency food, homelessness prevention, utility assistance, job training, and case management.5

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

Footnotes

  1. Northeast New Jersey Legal Services, Contact. New Jersey, Find Legal Aid Near You. ↩

  2. Jewish Family Service, Home page and Food Pantry. Pantry hours rest on the Lemontree listing, Jewish Family Service (JFS) of Clifton/Passaic. ↩

  3. The Salvation Army, Passaic Corps. Published pantry and soup kitchen hours differ across listings, including the City of Passaic community directory, 2023 Passaic City Community Directory. ↩

  4. Passaic County, Community Resources. New Jersey Division of Family Development, County Social Service Agencies, for the Passaic satellite office address, phone, and hours. ↩

  5. United Passaic Organization, Home page and Our History. Office hours rest on the Lemontree listing, Free Food in Passaic. ↩

  1. Paterson Local Assistance Programs, New Jersey.
  2. Toms River Local Assistance Programs, New Jersey.
  3. Trenton Local Assistance Programs, New Jersey.
  4. Union City Local Assistance Programs, New Jersey.
  5. Woodbridge Local Assistance Programs, New Jersey.

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