The Boys & Girls Club of Paterson and Passaic have food packages of non-perishable items available to the entire community, including non-members. Must be picked up by an adult, 18 or older and limit one pack per family.
The Father English Food Pantry is located in the heart of Paterson, serving those most in need on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday from 9 AM – 12PM.
CUMAC currently has food distribution Monday through Friday from 11 AM – 3 PM.
Eva’s Village is currently distributing meals on a “to-go” basis Monday through Friday from 12 PM – 1 PM. Extra meals will be given on Fridays to help people get through the weekend.
New Destiny FSC staff has gathered information and compiled a list of Passaic County grocery stores, some of which are offering home delivery under certain circumstance.
Oasis is providing grab-and-go meals and distributing emergency food packages and baby needs to the community Monday through Friday from 10 AM – 2 PM.
Paterson Public Schools are providing breakfast and lunch on Monday and Wednesdays ONLY from 10 AM – 1 PM. Pick up meals in the ward in which you reside.
The food pantry at St. Paul’s Community Development Corporation is open to serve the general public Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
The food pantry at Saint Peter’s Haven is open for drive-through curbside pickup only on Wednesday and Thursday from 9 AM – 11 AM by appointment only.
The state of New Jersey has a COVID-19 Information Hub that includes services and information, live updates, and a job portal.
The Passaic County website provides detailed information on COVID-19’s impact in Passaic County and across New Jersey, including testing site locations statewide.
Single Stop has a factsheet that provides the latest benefits and assistance available to eligible individuals, families, and businesses in response to
COVID-19.
The World Health Organization has the most up-to-date information of what is going on with COVID-19.
Benefits.gov offers resources on food stamps, unemployment, and healthcare benefits. The “Healthcare and Medical Assistance” section provides program details, requirements, application steps, and contact information.
The Department of Human Services has COVID-19 related information and the effects this has on things such as: Developmental Disabilities, Deaf and Hard of Hearing, Mental Health and Addiction Services, and NJ FamilyCare / Medicaid.
For live assistance, text NJCOVID to 898-211
DispatchHealth can take care of your urgent health needs at home so you can avoid crowded healthcare settings and limit your exposure. They are open 7 days a week from 8 AM – 10 PM.
The Department of Housing and Urban Development has resources and a fact sheet about COVID-19 Response and Homelessness.
Schoolhouse Connection had a webinar discussing COVID-19 Funding and Policy on Child and Youth Homelessness.
Abriendo Puertas/Opening Doors has resources to support families and help them tackle COVID-19 together. It is also available in Spanish.
The Boys & Girls Club of Paterson and Passaic have links to weekly activities that children can do at home with their parents. These activities include: Arts & Crafts, STEM activities, daily exercise workouts, and tasks meant to keep kids’ minds healthy.
COVIBOOK is a short book to support and reassure children, under the age of 7, regarding COVID-19. It is available in English, Spanish, Arabic, and many other languages.
ECDAN offers COVID-19 resources for parents, early childhood workers, educators, administrators, and child protection practitioners. Materials for parents include tips on communication, play, homeschooling, stress management, and more.
In her “Goodnight with Dolly” series, Dolly Parton reads select Imagination Library books, all carefully chosen for their appropriate content at this moment in time.
Jam with Jamie offers free virtual jam sessions for kids through live sessions and also offers access to past jam sessions as well.
Kidsactivities.com has put together a list of education companies offering free subscriptions due to school closings.
Live Science has a list of educational and entertaining activities to keep kids occupied.
Mystery Science has science lessons designed to engage students from kindergarten to fifth grade and achieve learning outcomes.
Sesame Street is filled with videos, playful learning activities, and ways to help families stay physically and mentally healthy.
Join SPAN Parent Advocacy Network on Tuesdays at 11:30 AM and 7:30 PM on Zoom for 30-minute chats about coping with COVID-19 challenges. They also offer a warmline for support via phone and email.
Time has a list of activities for kids to do at home and stresses the importance of setting a routine for kids.
The World Health Organization has a poster series on parenting in the time of COVID-19 to help parents interact constructively with their children during this time of confinement that can be found here.
ADAA provides helpful tips and strategies to help you or a loved one struggling with anxiety around COVID-19 or with general health anxiety concerns.
FIS’s Mobile Response Unit is available 24/7 to everyone at no charge. Outpatient services are available including Spanish-speaking clinicians to provide clinical services to families in need.
MHANJ is a statewide nonprofit organization that strives for children and adults to achieve victory over mental health and substance use disorders through advocacy, education, training, and services.
NJ Mental Health Cares is offering free help to people dealing with anxiety and worry related to the COVID-19 outbreak.
The mission of Oasis is to change the lives of women and children by breaking the cycle of poverty through compassionate programs designed to feed, clothe, educate, and empower women and children in need.
The Youth Mental Health Project educates, empowers, and supports families and communities to better understand and care for the mental health of our youth.
Children’s Mobile Response offers 24/7 support for families or guardians concerned about a youth’s (ages 3-21) behavioral or mental health. They provide TeleHealth services, including in-home support.
a: 79 Ellison Street,
Paterson, NJ 07505
p: 973-278-0220
e: info@newdestinyfsc.org
