CUMAC: Feeding People and Changing Lives

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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.

10/14/2026

We are excited to announce Wegmans as a sponsor for Feed the Change! 💙

Their generous support directly helps fuel CUMAC’s mission to fight hunger and change lives across our community.

Scan the QR code in the flyer or go to https://secure.givelively.org/event/cumac-echo-inc/feed-the-change to grab your tickets, learn more, and join us in making a difference

We’re thrilled to share that CUMAC is a recipient of a Neighborhood PartnersProgram grant from the PSEG Foundation!This ...
10/13/2026

We’re thrilled to share that CUMAC is a recipient of a Neighborhood Partners
Program grant from the PSEG Foundation!

This grant will help us continue to stock our market with fresh, quality groceries for our community, bringing us one step closer to ending food insecurity. We’re grateful to the PSEG Foundation for investing in our mission and the community we serve.

If you are struggling to afford groceries, you may be eligible for SNAP benefits.CUMAC can help you apply to SNAP! Conta...
10/12/2026

If you are struggling to afford groceries, you may be eligible for SNAP benefits.

CUMAC can help you apply to SNAP! Contact [email protected] with any questions.

CUMAC is also dedicated to preventing hunger in our community. Our Choice Marketplace and Mobile Pantries can provide you with nutritious groceries that work for you and your family.

Visit cumac.org to learn more!

10/09/2026

We are thrilled to announce Columbia Bank Foundation as a sponsor for Feed the Change! 💙

Their generous support directly helps fuel CUMAC’s mission to fight hunger and change lives across our community.

Scan the QR code in the flyer or go to https://secure.givelively.org/event/cumac-echo-inc/feed-the-change to grab your tickets, learn more, and join us in making a difference

CUMAC team members can often be found out in the community sharing resources, snacks, and helping folks connect with NJ ...
10/08/2026

CUMAC team members can often be found out in the community sharing resources, snacks, and helping folks connect with NJ SNAP benefits!

See us out at an event? Stop by, grab a snack, and chat with us about how CUMAC is here to help! Go to www.cumac.org to learn more information about how you can connect with us!

🤒 Are you or a loved one feeling under the weather? You have the right to paid sick leave! You earn 1 hour of sick leave...
10/07/2026

🤒 Are you or a loved one feeling under the weather? You have the right to paid sick leave!

You earn 1 hour of sick leave for every 30 hours of work, or up to 40 hours a year. Both full-time and part-time employees are legally entitled to paid sick leave.

💚 Don’t be afraid to reach out!
CUMAC 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 countdown is on! We are officially 4 weeks away from CUMAC’s Feed the Change: A Season of Giving Reception! Join u...
10/05/2026

The countdown is on! We are officially 4 weeks away from CUMAC’s Feed the Change: A Season of Giving Reception!

Join us for an evening of impact, featuring chef-curated small plates, an open bar, and more on Thursday, November 5, 2026 at 6:00pm at The Brownstone.

Individual tickets, tables of 10, nonprofit rates, and sponsorships are available.

Reserve your spot today and help us feed people and change lives! Click here: secure.givelively.org/event/cumac-echo-inc/feed-the-change

This crew is always serving with heart! Big thanks to the amazing Archer United Methodist Church volunteers for making a...
10/01/2026

This crew is always serving with heart! Big thanks to the amazing Archer United Methodist Church volunteers for making a difference every Thursday with your dedication to supporting our community. We are so grateful for you all and everything you do!

09/30/2026

We are thrilled to announce Atlantic Health as a sponsor for Feed the Change! 💙

Their generous support directly helps fuel CUMAC’s mission to fight hunger and change lives across Passaic County.

Scan the QR code in the flyer or go to https://secure.givelively.org/.../cumac.../feed-the-change to grab your tickets, learn more, and join us in making a difference!

Did you donate for Hunger Action Month?!There's still time to drop off food and go online to make an impact this Hunger ...
09/28/2026

Did you donate for Hunger Action Month?!

There's still time to drop off food and go online to make an impact this Hunger Action Month!

Cereal, pasta, tomato sauce, rice, canned tuna, beans, fruits, and vegetables are all things that are helpful to our mission of feeding people and changing lives.

Stop by 223 Ellison Street to drop off food donations or go online to https://www.cumac.org/ to donate so we can stretch your dollars!

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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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