Community Care by Willamette Valley Observer
Oregon Food Bank
Marion & Polk Counties
Provides free groceries, meals, and food boxes to individuals and families in need.
Website: oregonfoodbank.org
Phone: (503) 581-3855
Location: 1660 Salem Industrial Drive NE, Salem, OR 97301
Mid-Willamette Valley Community Action Agency – ARCHES Project
Provides housing navigation, emergency shelter referrals, and rent assistance to individuals and families experiencing homelessness or housing instability.
Website: mwvcaa.org/programs/the-arches-project
Phone: (503) 399-9080
Location: 615 Commercial St NE, Salem, OR 97301
Salem Free Pantry
Community-based pantry offering free food weekly—no ID or income verification required.
Website: salemfreepantry.org
Phone: (503) 385-1890
Location: 2195 Hyacinth St NE, Salem, OR 97301
Salem Housing Authority
Offers affordable housing programs, Section 8 vouchers, and public housing options for low-income individuals and families.
Website: cityofsalem.net/Pages/housing-authority.aspx
Phone: (503) 588-6368
Location: 360 Church St SE, Salem, OR 97301
Union Gospel Mission – Food Services
Offers hot meals daily for anyone in need, no questions asked. Also provides bagged lunches and holiday meal events.
Website: ugmsalem.org
Phone: (503) 362-3983
Location: 777 Commercial St NE, Salem, OR 97301
Northwest Human Services – Transitional Housing
Provides transitional housing and case management for individuals experiencing homelessness, with a focus on youth and vulnerable adults.
Website: nwhumanservices.org
Phone: (503) 588-5828
Location: 681 Center St NE, Salem, OR 97301