SALEM – Working to improve the education, income, and health of the communities they serve, the United Way has placed various Little Free Food Pantries in surrounding communities to provide essential and accessible food items to those in need.

In light of the recent hardships experienced in Salem, IL from a tornado, a Little Free Food Pantry has been placed at The Orchard Shopping Center, at 1300 South Broadway Street, Suite 16, in Salem,  to be utilized by their community.

United Way says it’s their hope this pantry fills in the gaps and provides a convenient way for community members to obtain necessities 24/7. Community members are encouraged to re-stock the pantry with non-perishable items as they see fit, using the caring power of their community to keep the project thriving.

This project was made possible by support from SSM Health Illinois, U of I Extension, No Kid Hungry, Mt. Vernon and Webber High Schools, local 4-H clubs and FFA classes, and various surrounding organizations and communities. A special thanks goes out to Webber High School FFA for the building of these impactful and innovative resources. For more information, contact nat@uwsci.org.