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Salem, Massachusetts
Salem Non-Profits
Salem’s non-profit sector is a vital part of the city’s social fabric, from community health and housing to food access, 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. nscdc.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 12–6pm · Wed 3–8pm · Thu–Fri 10am–4:30pm · Sat 10am–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 9–11am · Thu 12–2pm · Fri 9–11am. |