The Salem Pantry

The Salem Pantry gives people across the North Shore convenient access to fresh, free, healthy food. Rather than relying on a single site, it runs public pop-up pantries, home deliveries for people who are unable to visit its locations, and The Market. Offerings include produce, proteins, dairy, eggs, bread and spices, and there are no income or residency requirements to receive food at the pop-ups.

The organization partners with local farmers and health organizations to nourish the community, and pop-ups are held at sites such as North Shore Physicians Group, the Community Life Center and Eliot Community Behavioral Health. A three-year, $12 million campaign is underway to build what the pantry calls a dignified, resilient and sustainable food access system rooted in community-based solutions, aimed at building a stronger and healthier North Shore.

What to Know

• First-time visitors are asked to register before their first visit.
• Pop-up pantries run at multiple locations throughout the week.
• Volunteers can sign up to help the pantry’s team serve the community.