by Kia Fernandes | May 11, 2026 | Blog
Spring is in full swing, bringing a season defined by growth, renewal, and momentum. At The Salem Pantry, that energy is everywhere. The seeds we’ve planted are taking root and growing into something we can see and feel every day. A New Space to Grow At the start of...
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...
by Kia Fernandes | Dec 17, 2025 | Blog
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...
by Kia Fernandes | Oct 7, 2025 | Blog
Most mornings at The Salem Pantry begin with the rumble of a delivery truck backing into the loading dock at our Food Storage and Distribution Warehouse. For Fred Norton, our Food Acquisition and Distribution Manager, that’s the signal to get the day moving. Fred...
by Kia Fernandes | Jul 24, 2025 | Blog
2025 So Far 2025 has been a challenging year for food security, both for the communities we serve and for the organizations working to support them. At The Salem Pantry, we’ve seen an already strained food safety net pushed even further. State grants that supported...
