How to Help

You can support the Salem/Roanoke County Food Pantry by donating groceries, holding a food drive, sponsoring, volunteering your time or making a tax-deductible monetary contribution.

    Get Involved

    Below are a list of ways to help or get involved. Please contact us if you’re interested in helping.

    Contact Us

    In-kind Donations

    Making an in-kind donation of groceries at our location at 829 Indiana Street, Salem, VA 24153.

    Volunteer

    Volunteering at the Pantry, stocking shelves and filling food orders for clients. Occasionally volunteers may lift 4 lbs. to 7 lbs.

    Sponsorship

    Sponsoring a food drive through your school, office, church or civic organization. Visit your local Kroger and take time to designate Salem/Roanoke County Food Pantry to receive points from your Kroger purchase.

    Tax-deductible Contribution

    Making a tax-deductible monetary contribution online or by check.

    PORCH Roanoke

    PORCH Roanoke is an all-volunteer organization that collects monthly food and cash donations to support local food pantries serving families in need.

    Salem Parks and Recreation Shoe Donation

    Drop your gently worn, or new sneakers / running shoes
off at the Pantry. Donations will help the less fortunate with
shoes and provide funds for the Pantry!

    Help Us Stock the Shelves.

    Every donation makes a difference. These staple items are in high demand and help us serve families in need with care, dignity, and love from the community.

    • Canned Beans
    • Dry Pinto Beans
    • Canned Vegetables
    • Canned Fruit
    • Dry Cereal
    • Pancake Mix
    • Canned Soup
    • Fruit Juice
    • Dry or Shelf Stable Milk
    • Macaroni and Cheese
    • Dry Pasta
    • Rice
    • Syrup
    • Spaghetti Sauce
    • Ramen Noodles
    • Canned Pasta
    • Canned Tuna /Salmon
    • Canned Meats
    • Baby Food or Cereal
    • Baby Formula
    • Large Diapers
    • Baby Wipes
    • Personal Hygiene Products