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Address
393 Main Street, Paterson, NJ 07501
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Who qualifies & what to bring

Service area
No residency requirement is posted. Most pantries help anyone in need. If you're outside the local area, a quick call confirms it.
ID
Not stated. Bring an ID if you have one, but many pantries don't require it.

In their words: “Open to people struggling with poverty, hunger, homelessness, and addiction. The page does not specify income limits, ID requirements, or appointment needs, but lists it as a soup kitchen providing free meals.”

This is our best read of what Eva's Community Kitchen has posted. Requirements change, so it's worth a quick call to confirm.

Hours this week Eastern Time (ET)

Breakfast: Monday through Friday at 8:30 AM; Lunch: Monday through Friday at 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM; Saturday and Sunday at 12:00 PM

Eva's Community Kitchen at 393 Main Street, Paterson, NJ provides free food. Walk in, no appointment needed. Open to people struggling with poverty, hunger, homelessness, and addiction. The page does not specify income limits, ID requirements, or appointment needs, but lists it as a soup kitchen providing free meals.

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