Salem
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Local offices in Salem
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Local office · City office
City of Salem Customer Service Center
440 Church St. SE, 5th Floor, Salem, OR 97301
Help here
- City service questions and requestsGet general information about city services or ask staff how to make a request.
- Utility bill help and paymentsPay a city utility bill or ask about payment assistance and payment arrangements.Apply onlineRead more
- Parks and recreation registrationAsk for help registering for city recreation programs and activities.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cityofsalem.net
Older adults · City office
Center 50+
2615 Portland Road NE, Salem, OR 97301
Help here
- Programs and services for older adultsFind classes, activities, and services for adults age 50 and older.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cityofsalem.net
Jobs and training · State office
WorkSource Salem
605 Cottage St. NE, Salem, OR 97301
Help here
- Job search and employment servicesGet in-person help with finding work and employment services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on worksourceoregon.org
State office
Oregon DMV South Salem
4825 Commercial St. SE, Suite 120, Salem, OR 97302
Help here
- Driver and vehicle servicesVisit this DMV office for driver license and vehicle services.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on oregon.gov
Library · City office
Salem Public Library
585 Liberty St. SE, Salem, OR 97301
Help here
- Library materials, programs, and public computersBorrow books and other materials, use public computers, and join library programs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cityofsalem.net
Parks and recreation · City office
Salem Parks and Recreation
1457 23rd Street SE, Salem, OR 97302
Help here
- Recreation programs and activitiesFind and register for sports, camps, and other recreation activities.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cityofsalem.net
Checked on October 8, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of Salem first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Food pantry
Neighborhood House
40 miles from the center of Salem8959 SW Barbur Blvd, Portland, OR 97219
Hours
- Mon10 AM to 4 PM
- Wed10 AM to 4 PM
- Thu2 PM to 6 PM
Listed on foodfinder.oregonfoodbank.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Mobile pantry
Tabernacle SDA Church
Portland Adventist Community Services (PACS)
43 miles from the center of Salem26 SW Condor Way, Portland, OR 97239
Hours
- Thu4 PM to 6 PM (last of the month)
Listed on pacsonline.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Woodstock Pantry
All Saints Episcopal Church
43 miles from the center of Salem4033 SE Woodstock Blvd, Portland, OR 97202
Hours
- Fri12 PM to 2 PM
- Sat12 PM to 2 PM
Who can come: Local households and unhoused individuals across Southeast Portland
Listed on allsaintspdx.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Francis Center
44 miles from the center of Salem6535 SE 82nd Ave, Portland, OR 97266
Hours
- Mon10 AM to 1:30 PM
- Tue10 AM to 1:30 PM
- Wed10 AM to 1:30 PM
- Thu10 AM to 1:30 PM
Who can come: All people
What to bring: Visits are limited to once per month. People without housing may visit once per week.
Listed on franciscenterpdx.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Free meals
Downtown hospitality center
Operation Nightwatch
44 miles from the center of Salem1432 SW 13th Ave, Portland, OR 97201
Hours
- Thu6:30 PM to 10 PM
- Fri6:30 PM to 10 PM
- Sat6:30 PM to 10 PM
Who can come: People experiencing homelessness, low-income individuals, and people facing other barriers
Listed on operationnightwatch.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Mobile pantry
Lents SDA Church
Portland Adventist Community Services (PACS)
44 miles from the center of Salem8835 SE Woodstock Blvd, Portland, OR 97266
Hours
- Thu3:30 PM to 5:30 PM (1st of the month)
Listed on pacsonline.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Salem
Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.
Food bank
Food banks supply the food pantries and meal sites near you. Call or check the website to find one close by.
Nonprofit
Oregon Food Bank
7900 NE 33rd Drive, Portland, OR 97211
Listed on feedingamerica.org, checked on October 10, 2026
Free legal help
Free help with civil legal problems, like eviction, benefits and family law, for people with low incomes. Funded by the Legal Services Corporation.
Nonprofit
Legal Aid Services of Oregon
Listed on lsc.gov, checked on October 10, 2026
Community action
Local nonprofits that help people with low incomes. Many help with energy bills, rent, jobs and taxes. Call to ask what they offer now.
Nonprofit
Mid-Willamette Valley Community Action Agency - MWVCAA
2475 Center St NE, Salem, OR 97301-4520
Listed on oregon.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Marion County
Salem is in Marion County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Public health · County office
Marion County WIC
3160 Center Street NE, Salem, OR 97301
Help here
- WIC nutrition supportEligible families can get food benefits, nutrition guidance, breastfeeding support, and health referrals.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on co.marion.or.us
Community action · Nonprofit
Mid-Willamette Valley Community Action Agency
2475 Center Street, Salem, OR 97301
Help here
- Community support programsGet help with housing, energy bills, child care, food resources, and other needs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mwvcaa.org
Housing help · County office
Marion County Housing and Residential Programs
3180 Center Street NE, Suite 2274, Salem, OR 97301
Help here
- Housing navigation and supportGet help finding and keeping stable housing, including housing navigation, subsidies, and case management.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on co.marion.or.us
Housing help · County office
Marion County Housing Authority
2645 Portland Road NE, Suite 200, Salem, OR 97301
Help here
- Housing applicationsAsk about housing authority properties and apply for available housing.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on co.marion.or.us
Human services · County office
Marion County Health & Human Services
3180 Center Street NE, Salem, OR 97301
Help here
- Public healthGet public health services, health information, and referrals from the county department.
- Behavioral healthContact the county for adult or children’s behavioral health and addiction treatment services.
- Developmental disability servicesGet help with county intellectual and developmental disability services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on co.marion.or.us
Courts and legal help · County office
Marion County Law Library
100 High Street NE, Basement B181, Salem, OR 97301
Help here
- Legal information and researchUse legal reference materials and get help finding legal information and court forms.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on co.marion.or.us
Oregon programs by kind of help
These are run by Oregon and work the same everywhere in the state. Each page lists the programs and how to apply.
- FoodFood benefits, WIC, school meals and food banks.
- HousingRent help, shelter, and help with heat and power bills.
- HealthHealth coverage, Medicare, mental health care and help with drug costs.
- MoneyCash help, disability, retirement and veterans payments, and tax help.
- CareChild care, help for older adults and disability support.
- EducationHelp paying for college and training, and free preschool.
- WorkJobs, unemployment, and the IDs and papers you need for work.
- Legal helpFree legal help with eviction, family law, benefits and more.
- SafetyHelp with abuse at home, a safe place to stay, and crisis lines.
Checked on October 8, 2026
Federal help anyone can use
These come from the federal government, so they work the same in every state.
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people with little income and few resources who are 65 or older, blind, or have a disability, including children.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes and now cannot work because of a disability that will last a long time.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Social Security retirement benefits
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes, starting as early as 62. Spouses and widows may also get benefits.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Medicare
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Health insurance for people 65 or older and for some younger people with a disability or kidney failure.
Call 1-800-633-4227 - Extra Help with Medicare drug costs
Social Security Administration. Help paying for Medicare prescription drug plans for people with limited income and resources.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - VA health care
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Health care at VA clinics and hospitals for veterans who served in the active military and did not get a dishonorable discharge.
Call 1-877-222-8387 - VA disability compensation and benefits
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Monthly payments for veterans with an illness or injury caused or made worse by military service, plus education, home loan and other benefits.
Call 1-800-827-1000 - FAFSA, the federal student aid form
U.S. Department of Education. One free form that opens federal grants, work-study and loans for college or trade school. Many states and schools use it for their own aid too.
Call 1-800-433-3243 - Federal Pell Grant
U.S. Department of Education. Money for college or trade school that usually does not have to be paid back, for students with financial need.
Call 1-800-433-3243 - HealthCare.gov
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. The federal marketplace for health insurance plans. Many people can get lower monthly costs based on their income.
Call 1-800-318-2596 - Lifeline phone and internet discount
Federal Communications Commission. A monthly discount on phone or internet service for households with low income or who get benefits like SNAP, Medicaid or SSI.
Call 1-800-234-9473 - Head Start and Early Head Start
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Free preschool, child care and family support for young children from birth to age 5 in families with low income, run by local programs.
Call 1-866-763-6481 - IRS Free File
Internal Revenue Service. File your federal tax return online for free with tax software offered through the IRS, if your income is under the year's limit.
- VITA and TCE free tax help
Internal Revenue Service. IRS-certified volunteers prepare and file your taxes for free, in person, for people with low or moderate income, older adults and people with disabilities.
Call 1-800-906-9887 - Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)
Internal Revenue Service. A federal tax credit for people who work and earn low to moderate income. It can mean a bigger refund, even if you owe no tax.
Call 1-800-829-1040 - Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8)
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Help paying rent in a home you choose, for families with very low income, older adults and people with disabilities. Local housing authorities run it, and many have waiting lists.
- Replace a Social Security card
Social Security Administration. Get a free replacement Social Security card if yours was lost, stolen or damaged. Many people can ask online.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - FEMA disaster assistance
Federal Emergency Management Agency. Help with a place to stay, repairs and other needs after a disaster the President has declared in your area.
Call 1-800-621-3362
Checked on October 9, 2026
Talk to a person
- 211info
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988