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Are you in need of assistance?

The Salvation Army of Marion & Polk Counties offers assistance to those in need through a variety of local outreach efforts. Call 503.585.6688 today.

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Are you in need of assistance?

The Salvation Army of Marion & Polk Counties offers assistance to those in need through a variety of local outreach efforts. Call 503.585.6688 today.

Learn more What are my options?
<strong>Are you in need of assistance?</strong> Image

Are you in need of assistance?

The Salvation Army of Marion & Polk Counties offers assistance to those in need through a variety of local outreach efforts. Call 503.585.6688 today.

Learn More What are my options?


2024 Toy & Joy Distribution Sign-ups

Salem and Keizer Toy & Joy Sign-ups

We're here to help.

The Salvation Army of Marion and Polk Counties offers assistance to those in need through a variety of outreach efforts both in and outside of The Salvation Army Kroc Center. Additionally, The Salvation Army offers a variety of programs, services and assistance both nationally and globally that you may qualify for. If you or your family are in need of food boxes, shelter, or even if you're just looking for scholarships to The Kroc, you're in the right place.

Do you need help right away? 

Contact our Family Services Department at 503.585.6688
to receive more information on local assistance.

Help is available in Salem!

The Salvation Army offers a variety of programs in our area to help individuals and families in need. Learn more below.

Reduced Price Memberships

It is important to us at The Salvation Army Kroc Center that everyone, no matter their income level or social status, be able to attend and benefit from the life-changing opportunities available at The Kroc.

Through our Kroc Member Scholarship Program, we offer help to individuals and families who would like to become a member but may need financial assistance.

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Family Services

THE FOLLOWING SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE:

  • Emergency food boxes are available from 9AM–12PM, Monday - Friday.
  • Financial Assistance, including rent/deposit, and utilities.
  • Other immediate-needs assistance


Call (503) 585-6688 to inquire about our food boxes or other services that may be available to you.

LOCATION:

Family Services Office
1977 Front Street NE
Salem, OR 97301
Phone: 503.585.6688
Hours: Monday–Friday, 9AM–Noon

 

Lighthouse Shelter

Since 1966, The Lighthouse Shelter has provided our community with emergency shelter to adult men and women looking to transition to self-sufficiency.

During their stay, residents have access to three meals a day, laundry facilities, showers, and a warm bed.
Each resident works with resident advocates who connects them with a community resources and helps combat barriers to self-sufficiency.

The shelter is located at 1901 Front Street Salem, OR 97301. Click here to get directions.

For more information or to request help, call 503.585.6688.

Christmas Assistance

The Salvation Army provides children and families in the Salem-Keizer area with a holiday food box and gifts. Salem-Keizer families may apply to receive toys and a Christmas food box. This program serves families in need who have children in the home ages 0–12.

Applications will be taken in late fall. For questions, contact us at 503.585.6688.

Back to School Supplies Distribution

Each year, The Salvation Army helps children in Marion & Polk Counties start the school year with the right tools for success! You can donate basic supplies or monetary donations at the Kroc Center or at our Front Street location (1977 Front St. NE, Salem OR)

Back to school supplies distributed to families all over Marion and Polk Counties to students via partnering agencies.

If you would like to sponsor a child going back to school with confidence, contact Family Services at 503.798.4876.

 

 

About The Salvation Army

Many Americans are familiar with The Salvation Army's thrift stores which fund our well-known drug and alcohol rehabilitation programs, and our iconic Red Kettles have become a symbol of the Christmas season and the spirit of giving. In hundreds of communities across the Western United States, The Salvation Army also operates programs and services which are designed to meet human need in Christ's name, without discrimination, alleviate human suffering, and promote wholeness by addressing the spiritual, social, emotional, psychological and physical well-being of those served.

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These programs are made possible through the generous efforts of our donors and volunteers.

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