4 Resources
Oregon Department of Human Services administers the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, providing monthly food benefits on an EBT card to income-eligible households. Call 800-723-3638 during weekday business hours or apply online at oregon.gov/dhs/assistance/food-benefits. Benefits are free to apply. Applicants provide photo ID, Social Security numbers for household members, proof of income (pay stubs or benefit letters), and housing cost information.
800-723-3638 · 500 Summer St NE, Salem, OR 97301
Regional food bank based in Salem serving Marion and Polk County residents through pantries, meal sites, and youth programs. Call 503-581-3855 during weekday business hours or visit marionpolkfoodshare.org to find a nearby pantry. Food assistance is free. Visitors generally do not need photo ID to pick up food, though partner pantries may ask for name, household size, and zip code to help track and report distributions to funders.
503-581-3855 · 1660 Salem Industrial Dr NE, Salem, OR 97301
Oregon Department of Education administers the federal free and reduced-price school meal programs in public schools statewide, offering breakfast and lunch at no cost to eligible children during the school year. Call 503-947-5600 or visit oregon.gov/ode/students-and-family/childnutrition for application details. Applications go to each district and are free. Families provide household size and income information such as pay stubs or SNAP case numbers.
503-947-5600 · 255 Capitol St NE, Salem, OR 97310
Salem-area Christian nonprofit offering free daily meals, emergency shelter, and long-term recovery programs for men, women, and children experiencing homelessness and addiction. Call 503-399-8560 during posted hours or visit ugmsalem.org for current meal times and programs. Meals are free and open to the public; no ID is required. Shelter and recovery program guests complete an intake process that includes interviews, program expectations, and basic information.
503-399-8560 · 625 Union St NE, Salem, OR 97301