Food Resources
Mon-Fri: 11:30 am
Sat/Sun: 2:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Food Pantries & Community Meals
The Salem Pantry
The Salem Pantry provides access to fresh, healthy food for all. Visit their pantry location The Market or Pop-up pantries throughout Salem for locally grown produce, dairy, eggs, milk, bread, and protein choices, all of which are completely free.
Hours may vary, please check website.
Citizens Inn Haven From Hunger
Haven from Hunger’s core hunger-relief programs are their food pantry and community meals program. The food pantry provides households from Peabody, Salem, and Lynnfield with fresh fruits and vegetables, meat, dairy, and non-perishable goods. The community meals program offers guests a filling, nutritious supper in a friendly atmosphere at no cost.
Mon–Tue, Fri: 10:30 am– 2:30 pm
Thur: 12:30 – 2:30 pm, 6:00 – 8:00 pm
The Salvation Army
The Salvation Army’s approach to feeding the hungry is based on the local needs of each community they serve. Salvation Army food pantries provide groceries for families and individuals in need.
Tues: 9:00 – 11:00 am
Thur: 1:00 – 3:00 pm
Food For The World
Food For The World Inc. is a grassroots community organization based in Lawrence, Massachusetts that operates a bimonthly food pantry in Salem at the Salem Free Methodist Church at 8 North Street.
Sat: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Except for first Saturday of the month.
Breakfast: Mon–Fri: 9:00 am
Lunch: Mon–Sat: 12:00 – 12:30 pm
Dinner: Mon–Sat: 5:30 pm, Sun 4:00 pm
Lifebridge
Lifebridge’s community meals program is open to all who are hungry, offering nutritious breakfast, lunch, and dinner on-site 7 days a week, 365 days a year. With a focus on nutrition, the kitchen staff and volunteers incorporate freshly-harvested produce into meals from their Seeds of Hope Garden.
My Brother’s Table
My Brother’s Table has been able to provide meals and a wide range of other services to those in need in our community through the support of donors and over 1,500 volunteers each year. Meals are served 7 days a week. No Eligibility Screening. All Welcome. 98 Willow Street, Lynn, MA. (781) 595-3224
Hot, nutritious lunches for individuals 60 years or older, or 55 or older with a disability. 401 Bridge St., Salem, MA. Reservations are required: eblumberg@salem.com or call 978-744-0924. Transportation available.
All Salem Public School and SACS students receive free breakfast and lunch Mon-Fri during the school year. Salem High School and Collins Middle School also offer dinner for students in after school programs. Encourage your child to participate!
Mon-Fri: 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Sat/Sun: 2:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Salem Council on Aging/Community Life Center
Salem Public Schools/Salem Academy Charter School
Locations and hours may vary, please check website.
Youth Programs
Salem Summer Eats Program
Market Basket Gift Card Program
To enroll, call: 978-740-6923
Mon–Thurs: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
More information linked below.
All kids 18 and under can eat healthy meals for free all summer! Fresh and healthy meals served all week. No registration needed. This program is sponsored by Salem Public Schools Food and Nutrition Services.
Other Food Resources
Catholic Charities
Call Hotline: 1-800-645-8333
Massachusetts residents can call to receive assistance with food needs. More resources linked below.
Catholic Charities provides emergency living assistance, including grocery store gift cards, to help keep families stable in their homes as they work to restore their financial autonomy.
Project Bread’s Food Source Hotline
Address: 45 Congress Street,
Suite 4120, Salem, MA 01970
Phone: 978-825-7300
DTA Assistance Line: 877-382-2363
Project Bread connects Massachusetts residents to federal nutrition programs designed to supply meals and alleviate the economic burden of purchasing food on a tight household budget.
SNAP / EBT Benefits
Mon: 9:30 am – 6:00 pm
Tues, Wed, Fri: 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
2nd, 4th & 5th Sat of each month:
8:00 am – 4:00 pm
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) can help you expand your healthy food budget and explore opportunities to support your wellbeing, education, and employment goals.
Women Infants Children (WIC), Salem
WIC safeguards the health of low-income pregnant, postpartum, and breastfeeding women, infants, and children up to age 5 who are at nutritional risk by providing nutritious foods to supplement diets, and information on healthy eating including breastfeeding promotion and support, in addition to referrals to health care.
A global nonprofit that connects neighbors through homemade meal delivery. We also seek to eliminate stigmas associated with asking for help. Our mission is to feed families, spread kindness, and strengthen communities. We connect volunteer lasagna chefs with individuals and families in need. Whether someone is facing financial challenges, emotional overwhelm, medical issues, or any other hardship, Lasagna Love strives to provide relief, hope, and connection through the simple gesture of a warm meal.
To request a meal or to volunteer, please visit their website: