Salem-Keizer School District continues to offer its free summer meals program
A combination of grants makes the summer meals offered by the Salem-Keizer school district completely free for students and their families. Meals are available for pickup three days a week.
Marion Polk Food Share gets $6 million for new warehouse space amid cuts to food access programs
Marion Polk Food Share, Salem’s largest food bank, has outgrown its home. After receiving $6 million from the Oregon legislature in June 2025, it has the means to find a new one.
“Colorful edibles” display brings costs down, smiles up in Bush Park
A new edible garden in Bush's Pasture Park saved the city of Salem thousands of dollars normally spent on annual flower starts and will provide food for people in need.