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Showing Up, Year After Year: A Conversation with Alice Merkl
Fifteen years ago, Alice Merkl started her volunteer journey with The Salem Pantry and hasn't...
Hunger Doesn’t Take a Snow Day
As we at The Salem Pantry drive into work each morning, past mountains of snow from the last...
What We Learned in 2025!
2025 was a challenging year for many in our community. Changes to food assistance programs, rising...
A Day in the Life: Fred and the Distribution Hub
Most mornings at The Salem Pantry begin with the rumble of a delivery truck backing into the...
What the New Federal Budget Means for Food Security and What Comes Next
2025 So Far 2025 has been a challenging year for food security, both for the communities we serve...
Applause, Please: Celebrating Our 2025 Impact Awardees
Sunlight poured into the ballroom at the Hawthorne Hotel as community members, partners, and...
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