What’s Happening to SNAP on the North Shore

What’s Happening to SNAP on the North Shore

Since August 2024, nearly 250,000 people in Massachusetts have lost their SNAP benefits. That is almost one in five households statewide, and more than $460 million a year in grocery money that no longer reaches families in our state. These are some of the biggest...
Free Nutrition Classes This August!

Free Nutrition Classes This August!

Free Nutrition Class This August, Open to Everyone! Great news! The Salem Pantry is hosting a free nutrition class this August, live on Zoom, open to all, and offered in both English and Spanish. Just log on. No sign-up, no cost, no catch. Grab your calendar English...
Hunger Doesn’t Take a Snow Day

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 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...
What We Learned in 2025!

What We Learned in 2025!

2025 was a challenging year for many in our community. Changes to food assistance programs, rising costs, and ongoing uncertainty made it harder for families to keep food on the table. Throughout the year, The Salem Pantry remained focused on one thing: ensuring our...