serve with us

Serving others, in our own backyard and around the world, has been at the heart of West Side's ministry since the church was founded in 1912.

Here are some ways we can use our gifts to give back.

Eva's Village

The mission of Eva's Village is to provide those in need with hope, support and resources to live stable, healthy and productive lives.

Eva’s Village is dedicated to ensuring that community members experiencing poverty, food and housing insecurity, underlying issues with substance use, mental or physical health disorders and lack of job readiness have the tools they need to overcome barriers to healthy, stable lives.

Eva’s Community Kitchen prepares and serves hundreds of thousands of free healthy meals to community members experiencing or at risk of homelessness and poverty each year. But, Eva’s Kitchen is more than a place for a free meal; it is often a point of entry to our comprehensive antipoverty programs and many neighbors choose to take the next step toward recovery, stability and wellbeing.

Next Volunteer Opportunity: December 27, 2025 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Meet in the church parking lot at 10:30 AM

Join us for a meaningful day of service at Eva’s Village as we help serve meals and connect with our neighbors experiencing homelessness and food insecurity. Come be the hands and feet of Christ as we serve together! Volunteers must be at least 16 years old and should wear long pants and closed-toe shoes.

For more information, contact Laura Given at .

Sign up Here

Future Eva's Village volunteer opportunities (click on date to sign up): January 31, 2025; and April 25th, 2026.

Rise Against Hunger 

West Side Presbyterian, DePhillips Hall (Lower Level)

Saturday, November 15, 2025


Join us on Saturday, November 15 for our Rise Against Hunger meal-packing event! Together, we’ll package 20,000 meals to be distributed to vulnerable communities around the world. We will be working in DePhillips Hall (WSPC Lower Level).

Two packing sessions are available:

  • 10:00–11:30 AM
  • 12:30–2:00 PM

We need 100 volunteers of all ages (families welcome—children must be accompanied by an adult). This hands-on service project is a wonderful way to make a global impact while serving side by side with friends and family.

Let’s work together to help end hunger worldwide by 2030!

Sign Up Here

Thanksgiving BAGS OF LOVE Food Drive

This month thorugh November 7, please fill an extra grocery bag or two in support of our BAGS OF LOVE food drive. Together with Dawn Treader Christian School and City Impact, we’re continuing a long tradition of supporting Paterson families this Thanksgiving.

Your gift will help fill a bag with hope, warmth, and a holiday meal for a family in need.

Donations may be dropped off at West Side Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, or Sunday, 8:00 am to 12:00 pm.

The most-needed items include:

  • canned fruit and vegetables
  • macaroni and cheese
  • peanut butter and jelly
  • pasta and pasta sauce
  • canned meat and fish
  • canned stew and hearty soup
  • cold cereal (low sugar)
  • oatmeal
  • pancake mix
  • powdered/boxed milk
  • 100% juice
  • bar or bottled soap
  • toothpaste
  • toothbrushes
  • baby cereal
  • baby formula
  • diapers (size 4, 5 and 6)
  • toilet paper and paper towels.

Plastic Bag Recycling

Don't throw away your produce bags, bubble wrap, newspaper sleeves, or dry cleaning bags. Bring them to West Side! Drop your clean, dry, recyclable plastic bags in one of the white bins located in the lobby and narthex.

Not sure what's recyclable?

Here's a test: If the plastic stretches when you pull it, it's recyclable. If it tears like paper, is shiny, or makes a crinkly sound in your hand (like a chip bag or a candy bar wrapper), it's NOT recyclable.

Donations may be dropped off at West Side Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, or Sunday, 8:00 am to 12:00 pm.