How many free food pantries are there in Salem, Oregon?

Feed America's directory lists 39 free food pantries, food banks, soup kitchens, mobile pantry sites, and WIC offices in Salem, Oregon. Every listing is verified against federal, state, or community data sources.

Do I need to qualify or apply for free food in Salem?

Most food pantries in our directory are walk-in and free — no income proof, application, or appointment needed. A few specialized programs (like WIC) require eligibility verification. Each location page tells you what to bring.

What hours are food pantries in Salem open?

Hours vary by location. Many pantries operate 1–2 days per week, often weekday mornings or Saturday mornings. Always call before visiting — hours can change with no notice. If a pantry shows "Open Now" on our site, that's based on its published schedule.

Can I get food today in Salem, Oregon?

Call 211 first — it's free, 24/7, and the dispatcher can route you to a pantry open right now or to an emergency food box. Soup kitchens (which serve hot meals) also operate same-day in most cities. We list both on this page.

Are there mobile pantries in Salem?

Mobile pantries are pop-up food distributions that change location week to week. Look for "mobile pantry" tagged listings on this page — they include the upcoming distribution location and time.

Is Feed America affiliated with the local food bank in Salem?

Feed America (feedam.org, EIN 92-1761881) is an independent 501(c)(3) directory. We are not affiliated with any local food bank. We aggregate publicly-available data from food banks, USDA, HRSA, and community sources to make finding help easier. For full nonprofit disambiguation, see /disclosures.

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Food Pantries in Salem, OR

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Marion Polk Food Share

food bank

1660 Salem Industrial Drive NE, Salem, OR 97301

503-581-3855

Not verified recently — call before visiting

Food Pantries in Salem, OR

Marion Polk Food Share

ARCHES Community Meal Location

Brooks Assembly of God

Christian Center of Salem

El Mercadito by Mano a Mano

Family Promise of the Mid-Williamette Valley - Main Office

Good Samaritan Food Pantry

HOAP Services (NW Human Services)

Hope Station Community Services

Life Essentials at Life Church

Lord's Cupboard - Trinity UMC

Lord’s Cupboard / Food Pantry at Trinity UMC

MPFS After Hours Boxes - Salem Location

Mano A Mano Family Center (NorthGate)

Marion Polk Food Share

New Harvest Church Food Pantry

New Hope

Pauline Memorial AME Zion Church

People's Church Pantry

Precious Children - Salem Evangelical Church

SDA Salem Spanish

SVDP Salem

Salem Adventist Community Services

Salem Mission Faith Ministries

Salvation Army Salem Food Pantry

Shared Blessings at Mosaic Church

Table of Plenty

The Salvation Army - Bill Frey Dr Ne

Union Gospel Mission - Men's Mission

Jason Lee Food Bank

Capital Park Food Pantry

FEED Salem

Good Samaritan Food Pantry

Mano-A-Mano Saddle Club

New Hope Foursquare Church

New Hope Foursquare Church

Salvation Army Cascade Division Salem

Tabernaculo de Salem

Wade Harris Outreach Ministries

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