This paper feed cartridge includes a paper storage member for storing papers supplied to an image generating apparatus and a paper push-up member provided on the bottom of the paper storage member for receiving the papers thereon and pushing up the papers to a position for coming into contact with a paper feed roller provided on a paper supply port of the image generating apparatus, while the paper push-up member integrally includes a notched or hole-shaped relief portion for preventing the paper push-up member from coming into contact with the paper feed roller when rotating in a paper push-up direction.