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Passaic mayor announces expanded food distributions, extended free shuttle hours and completion of Alliance Building
Summary
Mayor reported the city fed "over 2,000 individuals" during a recent distribution, announced another event at Mount Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Church (ID and SNAP card required), extended shuttle hours to 7:30–11:30 a.m. and 1:30–5:30 p.m., and said the Alliance Building for addiction services is complete and city-owned.
At the Nov. 6 meeting of the Passaic City Council the mayor delivered a broad community update that included immediate relief for residents, transit adjustments and a facility milestone. "Over, 2,000 individuals were fed just, this week on Wednesday," the mayor said, announcing a follow-up distribution at Mount Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Church and instructing attendees to bring identification and SNAP (EBT) cards to receive groceries.
The mayor said the city will again host a turkey distribution at City Hall on a first-come, first-served basis and is partnering with neighborhood food pantries and mobile food pantries to maintain regular service for families in need. He described the procedures for the Mount Pilgrim giveaway and emphasized organizers will offer drive-through and walk-up options.
On transit, the mayor said the city’s free shuttle schedule has been adjusted after a usage review. The shuttle will operate from 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., pause for a midday break, then resume from 1:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. He said the system is city‑confined (the bus does not leave Passaic), listed principal stops including City Hall and ShopRite, and noted riders can track the shuttle with a QR code and an app posted on the city website.
The mayor also announced completion of the Alliance Building, a city-owned facility intended to centralize addiction recovery and support services. He said the project used pandemic-era CDBG funding and will replace leased space that previously housed similar services.
The mayor’s remarks also touched on seasonal programming, including a relocated tree-lighting and community events now centered downtown to improve access and safety.
