Salem Non-Profits

When Salem residents need a doctor who will see them without insurance, a safe place after an abusive night, or groceries to get through the week, a nonprofit is often the one that answers. Here are some of the organizations doing that work, from health and housing to food, immigrant services, and the arts.

Non-Profit Organizations

North Shore Community Development Coalition (NSCDC)	Community development corporation focused on affordable housing, resident services, small business support, and civic engagement. Serves Salem’s Point neighborhood and the broader North Shore. 96 Lafayette Street, 2nd Floor, Salem. northshorecdc.org
North Shore Community Health (NSCHI)	Federally qualified health center offering primary care, behavioral health, dental, and pharmacy services regardless of ability to pay. Main Salem location: 27 Congress Street. nschi.org
House of the Seven Gables Settlement Association	Immigrant services, ESL education, cultural programming, and community support. 115 Derby Street. 7gables.org
Healing Abuse Working for Change (HAWC)	Domestic violence advocacy, shelter, legal support, and community education for survivors on the North Shore. hawcdv.org
Essex County Community Foundation	Regional foundation funding nonprofits across Essex County, including many Salem organizations working in arts, education, health, and community development. eccf.org

Food Resources

The Salem Pantry	Salem’s primary food pantry and distribution hub, serving 20% of Salem households. Operates The Market storefront, mobile pantries, and home delivery. Distributes over 275,000 lbs of food monthly. Hours: Tue 12 to 6pm · Wed 3 to 8pm · Thu to Fri 10am to 4:30pm · Sat 10am to 2pm. thesalempantry.org
North Shore Community Health Food Pantry	Food pantry at the NSCHI Salem health center. 27 Congress Street. nschi.org
Salvation Army North Shore Corps	Food assistance for Salem residents experiencing food insecurity. Hours: Tue 9 to 11am · Thu 12 to 2pm · Fri 9 to 11am.

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