The Salem Ministers Conference Community Food Pantry recently received $10,000 from the Mary Louise Home Fund to provide food assistance for needy senior citizens (age 55 and older).
The Salem Food Pantry serves individuals who live in Salem or Roanoke County whose income is below 150% of the poverty rate. In 2008, the Food Pantry served 3,488 food orders to 9,879 people. The Pantry's Snack Buddies Program also provided 25,700 snacks to elementary and preschool children. For more information about the Salem Food Pantry, contact Jenny McCormick.
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