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 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....
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!
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...
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 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...