CUMAC: Feeding People and Changing Lives

CUMAC: Feeding People and Changing Lives CUMAC runs a food pantry and multiple programs dedicated to alleviating hunger and poverty in Paterson, Passaic County and northern NJ.

CUMAC is a 501c3 non-profit organization with multiple programs dedicated to alleviating hunger and poverty in Paterson, Passaic County and beyond. CUMAC’s programs include a food pantry that serves over 40,000 people every year, a food depot that handles nearly 2 million pounds of food for a network of over 50 agencies, a disaster relief program, a thrift shop that provides high quality, low cost

items to the community, the Pathways to Work program that offers job training to those seeking gainful employment, Place of Promise which provides a permanent supportive housing program for the chronically homeless, and the Community Food Coalition, a collection of pantries working together to stop hunger in New Jersey. To learn more about CUMAC or to get involved visit www.cumac.org.

06/12/2026

Donate Canned Protein Today!

We need your help to keep our shelves stocked. Giving to CUMAC is quick and easy!

Donate Online: Your financial donations allow us to stretch every dollar donated x 6.5 and buy wholesale canned protein to stock our shelves.
Contribute to our Amazon Wishlist: Shop directly from our wishlist, and the items will ship straight to our doors!

Go to www.cumac.org/donate to donate

Go to https://www.amazon.com/registries/gl/guest-view/340PEN63M8859?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_ggr-subnav-share_SMFGKV62GD3XGANB42B9 to shop our wishlist today!

Every single can makes a difference.

Time. Heart. Support. Roy gives it all!Roy is a long-time dedicated volunteer, a generous donor, and a true champion for...
06/10/2026

Time. Heart. Support. Roy gives it all!

Roy is a long-time dedicated volunteer, a generous donor, and a true champion for our cause. People like Roy make our food rescue work possible.

Be like Roy. Go to https://charityquest.io/questList/DB2824316C5F96BF and pick a consistent day and time to come in and volunteer with us. 2 hours of your time does more for our community than you might think.

Come see how you can make a direct impact!

🍎 Struggling to put food on the table? See if NJ SNAP can help — no fees, no charges. SNAP can help you nourish yourself...
06/09/2026

🍎 Struggling to put food on the table? See if NJ SNAP can help — no fees, no charges. SNAP can help you nourish yourself and your family without sacrificing other necessities!

CUMAC can help you apply!
Contact [email protected]
Or call 973-742-5518

A massive thank you to PSE&G for supporting our food rescue operations! Together, we are ensuring good food gets to the ...
06/08/2026

A massive thank you to PSE&G for supporting our food rescue operations! Together, we are ensuring good food gets to the families who need it most.

From our Marketplace to our Mobile Unit, CUMAC is connecting to our community and we are grateful for partners like you!

Did you know that each week CUMAC takes our mission on the move? The CUMAC Mobile Unit visits 4 different towns each wee...
06/04/2026

Did you know that each week CUMAC takes our mission on the move?

The CUMAC Mobile Unit visits 4 different towns each week! Every Tuesday and Wednesday our team brings essential resources directly to our community.

A huge thank you to the Passaic County Department of Human Services for partnering with us to make this mobile outreach possible. Together, we are meeting people right where they are!

For CUMAC's Mobile Unit schedule and registration, visit https://www.cumac.org/mobile-pantry

The Summer EBT Program provides eligible NJ families with $120 per child to help pay for groceries during the summer.Ple...
06/03/2026

The Summer EBT Program provides eligible NJ families with $120 per child to help pay for groceries during the summer.

Please contact your child’s school to complete an application, or to update your address if you've recently moved.

Don’t miss out on this valuable benefit! To learn more, visit: www.nj.gov/summerebt


El Programa Summer EBT ofrece a las familias elegibles de NJ $120 por niño para ayudar a pagar los víveres durante el verano.

Por favor, comunícate con la escuela de tu hijo/a para completar una solicitud, o para actualizar tu dirección si te has mudado recientemente.

¡No te pierdas este valioso beneficio! Para más información, visita: www.nj.gov/summerebt

06/02/2026

June is and we’re asking you to by filling our volunteer schedule! We are rescuing lots of food each day and we need your help sorting it to keep our market fully stocked.

Tuesdays have been particularly light in terms of volunteers so we’re asking you to check your Tuesday schedule for openings and sign up to serve with us.

Go to https://charityquest.io/questList/DB2824316C5F96BF to sign up to volunteer with us this month. We need YOU!

Do you know about the new protections for domestic workers? ➡️ Domestic workers include cleaners and at-home caregivers ...
06/01/2026

Do you know about the new protections for domestic workers?

➡️ Domestic workers include cleaners and at-home caregivers such as nannies. They, like all NJ employees, are legally protected from discrimination, unsafe working environments, and other abuses. All domestic workers are entitled to these new protections, regardless of immigration status.

Visit https://www.nj.gov/labor/myworkrights to learn more.

💚 Don’t be afraid to reach out!
CUMAC also provides workshops and other outreach engagements to help NJ workers understand their rights and protections. Come visit us at our in-person Marketplace or contact [email protected] with questions.

The Summer EBT Program provides eligible NJ families with $120 per child to help pay for groceries during the summer.Mak...
05/29/2026

The Summer EBT Program provides eligible NJ families with $120 per child to help pay for groceries during the summer.

Make sure to check if you are automatically registered to receive Summer EBT or if you need to register yourself. Please contact your child’s school to complete an application, or to update your address if you've recently moved.

Important: Dual participation in the Summer EBT program is not allowed. Eligible children may only receive one Summer EBT card each year and can not use benefits from more than one State.

Don’t miss out on this valuable benefit! To learn more, visit: www.nj.gov/summerebt

Need help paying for groceries? NJ SNAP may be able to help!🍎 With NJ SNAP, you can receive monthly benefits for groceri...
05/27/2026

Need help paying for groceries? NJ SNAP may be able to help!

🍎 With NJ SNAP, you can receive monthly benefits for groceries so you don’t have to choose between food and other essentials. Applying is free and can be done online! Visit njsnap.gov

Need assistance with your application? CUMAC is here to help! Contact [email protected] with any questions.

Address

PO Box 2721, 223 Ellison Street
Paterson, NJ
07505

Opening Hours

Monday 10:30am - 3pm
Tuesday 10:30am - 3pm
Wednesday 10:30am - 3pm
4pm - 5:30pm
Thursday 10:30am - 3pm
Friday 10:30am - 3pm

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