Update from Paterson Public Schools Friday, March 20th
Each day, Catholic Charities helps hundreds of children ages 3-5 in our early learning and many more through our youth at risk programs. Below is a message with regard to food distribution for those served in these programs and throughout Paterson:
Schools will reopen on Wednesday, April 1st.
Students MUST pick up their instructional packets and turn them in on April 1 st in order to get credit and to receive a grade for the days schools are closed. For any students who cannot pick up their home instruction packets on Monday, administrators will be at schools on Tuesday, March 17th and will have packets available for students. Food distribution will begin on Tuesday, March 17th. Breakfast and lunch will be provided from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
There will be two food distribution sites in each of the City of Paterson’s six wards. Students and parents should go to the distribution location closest to their residence. Depending on the number within the household, it is recommended for parent/guardians to bring a tote bag to carry meals. The food distribution locations are:
Ward Location Ward 1 Northside Firehouse 48 Temple Street
Seminary Baptist Church 193 Haldon Avenue Ward 2
Head Quarter Firehouse 290 McBride Avenue
Hillcrest Firehouse 221 Union Avenue
Koinonia Christian Ministry 440 E. 36th Street
The White House – Recreations 810 Broadway
Eastside Park Ward 4 Riverside
Firehouse 236 Lafayette Street
St. Luke Baptist Church 139 Carroll Street
Madison Avenue Firehouse
Mighty Sons of God 77 Park Avenue
Lakeview Firehouse 211 23rd Avenue
Southside Firehouse 124 Getty Avenue
Update: Schools Closing and Meal Plan Monday, March 16
All Paterson Public Schools, including our La Vida Childcare Centers will be closed, starting Tuesday March 16th through Tuesday, March 31st, district officials announced on Saturday.
Many of our students are reliant on the meals provided by our childcare centers. Thankfully, meals will be provided by the City of Paterson. Below is a listing in English and Spanish of pick up locations throughout Paterson.