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Salem Local Assistance Programs

This page lists local organizations in Salem, Oregon that provide free legal help, food and social services. Statewide programs are described on the Oregon page.

Legal Aid Services of Oregon, Salem Regional OfficeFree civil legal assistance1
Websitelasoregon.org 
Phone503-581-5265
Address280 Liberty Street SE, Suite 320, Salem, OR 97301

Legal Aid Services of Oregon gives free civil legal help to low-income Oregonians. The Salem office serves Marion and Polk counties, with help for housing, family law, public benefits and consumer issues.1

Oregon Law Center, Salem Regional OfficeFree civil legal help2
Websiteoregonlawcenter.org 
Phone503-485-0696
Address280 Liberty Street SE, Suite 200, Salem, OR 97301

The Oregon Law Center gives free legal help to people struggling to make ends meet, with a focus on housing, employment, public benefits and family law. The Salem office serves Marion, Polk, Linn and Benton counties.2

Food

Marion Polk Food ShareRegional food bank3
Websitemarionpolkfoodshare.org 
Phone503-581-3855
Address1660 Salem Industrial Drive NE, Salem, OR 97301
HoursMonday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Marion Polk Food Share is the regional food bank for Marion and Polk counties. Its Find Food page lists food pantries and meal sites across both counties, with addresses and hours. No ID, proof of income, proof of address or proof of citizenship is needed to receive food.3

The Salvation Army Food BankFood bank4
Websitesalem.kroccenter.org 
Phone503-585-6688
Address1977 Front Street NE, Salem, OR 97301
HoursMonday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM

The Salvation Army Food Bank hands out emergency food boxes in Salem on weekday mornings. It also offers rent and utility assistance for families in a financial crisis.4

Social services

The ARCHES ProjectHousing and homeless services5
Websitemwvcaa.org 
Phone503-585-6232
Address615 Commercial Street NE, Salem, OR 97301
HoursMonday through Saturday, 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM

The ARCHES Project, run by the Mid-Willamette Valley Community Action Agency, helps people facing homelessness or housing instability with shelter referrals, housing navigation and rent assistance, when funding is available.5

Northwest Human ServicesEmergency financial assistance6
Websitenorthwesthumanservices.org 
Phone503-581-5535

Northwest Human Services offers limited emergency financial help with rent, mortgage, utility bills and prescriptions for Marion and Polk County residents. Call the hotline for an eligibility screening.6

Sources & notes

Data and figures on this page come from the sources and notes below:

Footnotes

  1. Legal Aid Services of Oregon, Salem Regional Office . ↩ ↩2

  2. Oregon Law Center, Salem . ↩ ↩2

  3. Marion Polk Food Share, Find food . ↩ ↩2

  4. The Salvation Army Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center, Salem, Assistance . ↩ ↩2

  5. Mid-Willamette Valley Community Action Agency, The ARCHES Project . ↩ ↩2

  6. Northwest Human Services, Emergency assistance  and Resource and Support Hotline . ↩ ↩2

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