Eligibility to Shop
Shopping Day Procedure
Shopping Day Procedure
On grocery day, a Shopper provides information regarding name, address, and details about the composition of the family unit which we use for statistical analysis. A Shopper may shop at the Pantry up to 2 times per month. Income guidelines apply to determine shopping eligibility for individuals and families.
The Salem Pantry serves the 4
On grocery day, a Shopper provides information regarding name, address, and details about the composition of the family unit which we use for statistical analysis. A Shopper may shop at the Pantry up to 2 times per month. Income guidelines apply to determine shopping eligibility for individuals and families.
The Salem Pantry serves the 44460 Zip Code Zone. The Zip Code Map shows Salem, Ohio, and the surrounding area. [link here]
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Shopping Day Procedure
Shopping Day Procedure
Shopping Day Procedure
You'll enter our lobby and take a number from our check-in table. While you're waiting for your shopping turn you can select a magazine to read from the magazine rack and enjoy a cold soft drink or water from the lobby cooler along with a snack. New toys, games, books, and coloring books, are provided for visiting children to select and
You'll enter our lobby and take a number from our check-in table. While you're waiting for your shopping turn you can select a magazine to read from the magazine rack and enjoy a cold soft drink or water from the lobby cooler along with a snack. New toys, games, books, and coloring books, are provided for visiting children to select and take home.
When your number is called you'll register at the check-in desk and then be called to the Pantry grocery area. You'll receive a shopping cart and a Pantry Volunteer will escort you through the Pantry grocery area so you can select the items you want.
You can select fresh vegetables and fruit, meat, packaged and canned goods, and personal care products, when in stock. All items are provided free of charge.
When your shopping is complete our Pantry Volunteers will help you load your groceries into your car.
A "Choice Pantry"
Shopping Day Procedure
A "Choice Pantry"
A "choice Pantry" means that the shopper selects his or her groceries the same way that they would while shopping at any other grocery store. Many Pantries prepare pre-selected groceries distributed in bags and boxes delivered to the shopper's car. The Salem Community Pantry gives the individual Shopper the opportunity to select exactly
A "choice Pantry" means that the shopper selects his or her groceries the same way that they would while shopping at any other grocery store. Many Pantries prepare pre-selected groceries distributed in bags and boxes delivered to the shopper's car. The Salem Community Pantry gives the individual Shopper the opportunity to select exactly what the shopper wants, and this reduces waste of unwanted items. It's a lot more work providing an individual shopping experience for each of our Shoppers, but we discovered that it's a more satisfying experience for each Shopper to select what he or she wants and needs.