by Kia Fernandes | Apr 15, 2026 | Blog
Fifteen years ago, Alice Merkl started her volunteer journey with The Salem Pantry and hasn’t stopped since. Today, Alice is a Salem City Councilor at Large, a board member for multiple local nonprofits, and one of the most engaged community members in the city....
by Kia Fernandes | Feb 10, 2026 | Blog
As we at The Salem Pantry drive into work each morning, past mountains of snow from the last storm, in freezing temperatures with even colder days on the horizon, we can’t help but think about our neighbors who may be facing additional challenges during these...
