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Paterson Local Assistance Programs

This page lists local organizations in Paterson, 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

CUMACFood pantry and anti-hunger programs
Websitecumac.org 
Phone973-742-5518
Address223 Ellison Street, Paterson, NJ 07505

CUMAC fights hunger in Paterson and Passaic County through an appointment-based Choice Marketplace where guests pick free groceries and basic necessities.2

Father English Food PantryConsumer choice food pantry
Websiteccpaterson.org/frenglish 
Phone973-279-7100
Address435 Main Street, Paterson, NJ 07501

The Father English Food Pantry is a consumer choice pantry where clients use shopping points based on family size to pick food for about a week.3

Social services

Eva’s VillageShelter, meals, and support services
Websiteevasvillage.org 
Phone973-523-6220
Address393 Main Street, Paterson, NJ 07501

Eva’s Village runs emergency shelters and a community kitchen in Paterson. The kitchen serves breakfast and lunch every weekday, and one lunch on Saturdays and Sundays.4

Catholic Family and Community ServicesEmergency assistance and homeless prevention
Websiteccpaterson.org 
Phone973-279-7100
Address435 Main Street, Paterson, NJ 07501

Catholic Family and Community Services runs emergency support programs for Passaic County families, including homeless prevention and rapid rehousing help, case management, and short term financial assistance for households facing eviction.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. CUMAC, Home page  and Volunteer . ↩

  3. Catholic Charities, Diocese of Paterson, Father English Consumer Choice Food Pantry  and Contact Us . ↩

  4. Eva’s Village, Community Kitchen  and Contact Us . ↩

  5. Catholic Charities, Diocese of Paterson, Community Emergency Support Programs (CES) Passaic County  and Contact Us . ↩

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