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Paterson NJ, “Hunger and poverty are their own epidemics, especially during this critical time. With so many of our sisters and brothers struggling, organizations like Catholic Charities are a lifeline. Last Thanksgiving, we gave out over 8,000 turkeys and chickens to those most in need, and over 5,000 Christmas and holiday gifts. The support from the community is incredible and always needed,” said Scott Milliken, Catholic Charities, Diocese of Paterson CEO.
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Catholic Charities, Diocese of Paterson is one of the largest nonprofit organizations in all of New Jersey, helping thousands of people each day.
In a typical month Catholic Charities’ 3 Food Pantries: Fr. English Food Pantry in Paterson, Hope House in Dover, and Partnership for Social Services in Franklin, help 5,000 – 7,000 people. Since the start of COVID-19 these pantries have assisted more than 5 times their average amount of people.
“In addition to our ‘regular’ programs, we go above and beyond to assure the people we serve have a happy Thanksgiving, Merry Christmas and joyous holiday season. Holiday meals, presents, events and so much more help unite our communities during this special time of year,” Mr. Milliken added.
Catholic Charities, Diocese of Paterson, offers a wide array of additional services including help for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (The Department for Persons with Disabilities), the largest nonprofit drug and alcohol treatment center in the country (Straight and Narrow, as well as services for seniors, children of all ages, Veterans, immigrants, and Emergency Support Programs throughout 3 counties.
Since the start of the pandemic Catholic Charities, Diocese of Paterson has given out over 2,500,000 pounds of food and over $2,000,000 in emergency funding.
Catholic Charities operates 3 food pantries throughout New Jersey to help assist the over 1,000,000 New Jersians, who are food insecure. Their largest food pantry is the Fr. English Food Pantry in Paterson. 37% of Paterson residents are food insecure, many of them children.
“All of our many programs are in need during this critical time, including our food pantries which are completely funded by donations. We are blessed to receive support from generous donors, the Diocese of Paterson, the Community Foodbank of New Jersey, St. Joseph’s Health, Knights of Columbus, community and family foundations, and many other service groups and individuals who see the importance in the work we do. We are truly blessed as we approach the holidays,” said Chris Brancato Catholic Charities Development Director.
To learn more about Catholic Charities, volunteer, get help, donate food, or contribute, visit www.ccpaterson.org.
You mean those “evil Catholics” did this?
I don’t understand.
Everything I read, see, hear and am taught tells me Catholics are the worst…