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Help in Passaic

43 service locations · 1 recurring meeting

Family and youth

Children's Day Preschool

Child care and early childhood education

104 Jefferson St, Passaic · 973-777-5544

Head Start early childhood program — 75 funded slots; operated by Passaic Family Head Start, Inc..

directions · via ACF (Office of Head Start), verified 2026-07-19

Highland Avenue Center

Child care and early childhood education

91 Highland Ave, Passaic · 973-272-0900

Head Start early childhood program — 30 funded slots; operated by Passaic Family Head Start, Inc..

directions · via ACF (Office of Head Start), verified 2026-07-19

Passaic Corps

Family support servicesFood pantryFamily and youth

550 Main Avenue, Passaic · 973-779-1155

Salvation Army community center

directions · via The Salvation Army USA, verified 2026-07-20

Third Street Center

Child care and early childhood education

68 Third St, Passaic · 973-365-5808

Head Start early childhood program — 90 funded slots; operated by Passaic Family Head Start, Inc..

directions · via ACF (Office of Head Start), verified 2026-07-19

Financial assistance

Passaic County Administration Passaic Office

Utility assistance

330 Passaic Street, Passaic City Hall, Passaic · 973-569-4032

LIHEAP intake office serving Passaic County

directions · via ACF LIHEAP Clearinghouse, verified 2026-07-19

Food assistance

#7 Abc Program

Meal program

155 Summer St., Passaic · (973) 470-5507

Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Passaic School District.

directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19

Boverini Stadium Jump Into Summer

Meal program

262 River Dr, Passaic · (973) 470-5430

Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Passaic School District.

directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19

Boys & Girls Club Of Passaic

Meal program

14-20 Hudson Street, Passaic · (973) 777-7235

Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by City of Passaic Department of Recreation.

directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19

Casimir Pulaski School No. 8

Meal program

100 Fourth Street, Passaic · (973) 365-5525

Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by City of Passaic Department of Recreation.

directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19

Certified Angels @ Gpccc

Meal program

45 River Drive, Passaic · (973) 777-0607

Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by City of Passaic Department of Recreation.

directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19

Collegiate School

Meal program

22 Kent Court, Passaic · (973) 777-3125

Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Passaic School District.

directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19

Ellen Ochoa School #22 Jump Into Summer

Meal program

95 Dayton Ave., Passaic · (973) 470-5500

Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Passaic School District.

directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19

Jr Police Academy- School #23

Meal program

63 Dayton Ave, Passaic · (973) 470-5430

Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Passaic School District.

directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19

Mahatma Gandhi School #25

Meal program

64 Parker Ave., Passaic · (973) 470-5430

Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Passaic School District.

directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19

Mario Drago School No. 3

Meal program

155 Van Houten Ave, Passaic · (973) 365-5525

Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by City of Passaic Department of Recreation.

directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19

New Beginnings Cathedral

Meal program

15 Grove Street, Passaic · (862) 252-3350

Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by City of Passaic Department of Recreation.

directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19

Passaic Arts And Science Charter School

Meal program

48 Bergen St, Passaic · (862) 238-8007

Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Passaic Arts and Science Charter School.

directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19

Passaic Arts And Science Charter School

Meal program

188 First Street, Passaic · (973) 955-4055

Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Passaic Arts and Science Charter School.

directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19

Passaic Jr Fire Academy

Meal program

11 Hope Ave, Passaic · (973) 365-5525

Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by City of Passaic Department of Recreation.

directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19

Phs (School #21 Jump Into Summer Program)

Meal program

255 Madison St, Passaic · (973) 470-5500

Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Passaic School District.

directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19

Phs At School #9 Summer School

Meal program

140 First St, Passaic · (973) 470-5550

Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Passaic School District.

directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19

Phs Esy Program (#21)

Meal program

255 Madison St, Passaic · (973) 470-5500

Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Passaic School District.

directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19

Pre-K Transition #24

Meal program

36 Parker Ave, Passaic · (973) 470-5430

Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Passaic School District.

directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19

Prep/Pase Summer School

Meal program

291 Lafayette Ave, Passaic · (973) 470-5500

Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Passaic School District.

directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19

School #19 Jump Into Summer Program

Meal program

320 Highland Ave, Passaic · (973) 470-5500

Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Passaic School District.

directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19

School #20 Access Program

Meal program

19 Henry St, Passaic · (973) 470-5500

Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Passaic School District.

directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19

School #20 Jump Into Summer Program

Meal program

19 Henry St, Passaic · (973) 470-5500

Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Passaic School District.

directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19

School #23 Jump Into Summer

Meal program

63 Dayton Ave, Passaic · (973) 470-5500

Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Passaic School District.

directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19

School #24 Esy Program

Meal program

36 Parker Ave., Passaic · (973) 470-5500

Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Passaic School District.

directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19

School #3 Jump Into Summer (Pre-K Transition)

Meal program

155 Van Houten Ave, Passaic · (973) 470-5503

Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Passaic School District.

directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19

School #3 Pre-K Program (Esy)

Meal program

155 Van Houten Ave, Passaic · (973) 470-5500

Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Passaic School District.

directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19

School #6 Access Program

Meal program

85 Hamilton Ave, Passaic · (973) 470-5500

Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Passaic School District.

directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19

School #6 Jump Into Summer Program

Meal program

85 Hamilton Ave, Passaic · (973) 470-5116

Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Passaic School District.

directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19

Second Timothy Baptist Church

Meal program

163 8Th Street, Passaic · (973) 471-4767

Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by City of Passaic Department of Recreation.

directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19

Speer Village

Meal program

45 Aspen Place, Passaic · (973) 365-6330

Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by City of Passaic Department of Recreation.

directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19

William B. Cruise School No. 11

Meal program

390 Gregory Ave, Passaic · (973) 365-5525

Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by City of Passaic Department of Recreation.

directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19

Health care

North Hudson Community Action Corporation @ Passaic

Community health centersliding-scale fees

220 Passaic St, Passaic · 201-210-0100

directions · via HRSA, verified 2026-07-19

Housing and shelter

Housing Authority Of The City Of Passaic

Housing assistance

52 Aspen Pl, Passaic · 973-365-6330

Public housing and Housing Choice Voucher agency

directions · via US Department of Housing and Urban Development, verified 2026-07-19

Mental health

Mental Health Clinic of Passaic

Mental health treatment facility

124 Gregory Avenue, Passaic · 973-471-8006

Eligibility: Serves children/adolescents, young adults, adults, seniors.

directions · via SAMHSA (BHSIS), verified 2026-07-19

Prime Healthcare Services St Marys General Hospital Seton Center

Mental health treatment facility

530 Main Avenue, Passaic · 973-470-3514

Eligibility: Serves children/adolescents, young adults, adults, seniors.

directions · via SAMHSA (BHSIS), verified 2026-07-19

Substance use and recovery

Jewish Fam Servs and Childrens Ctr

Substance use treatment facilityMental health treatment facilitysliding-scale fees

110 Main Avenue, Passaic · 973-777-7638 x139

Eligibility: Serves children/adolescents, young adults, adults, seniors.

directions · via SAMHSA (BHSIS), verified 2026-07-19

Northeast Life Skills Associates Inc

Substance use treatment facilityMental health treatment facility

121 Howe Avenue, Passaic · 973-777-2962 x102

Eligibility: Serves young adults, adults, seniors.

directions · via SAMHSA (BHSIS), verified 2026-07-19

Passaic Alliance

Substance use treatment facility

69 Jefferson Street, Passaic · 973-365-5740

Eligibility: Serves young adults, adults, seniors.

directions · via SAMHSA (BHSIS), verified 2026-07-19

Recovery & support meetings

NA meetings

Born To Win

Tue 20:00 · in-person · St. John's Episcopal ChurchOpenBig BookDiscussionSpanishWheelchair accessible

215 Lafayette Avenue, Passaic · directions · via BMLT (bmltenabled.org)

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