October 3, 2024

Salem Pantry Makes the Most of Busy Season with the October Club

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Salem Pantry Makes the Most of Busy Season with the October Club

A vibrant purple badge with a yellow "MEMBER" banner, fruit graphics, and "October Club" honors North Shore’s creative entrepreneurs.

It’s that time of year again! And in the spirit of the season, the Salem Pantry is collaborating with local businesses to optimize their impact with the annual October Club.

The October Club is a group of Salem businesses that promised to donate a percentage of their October profits to the Salem Pantry to support their mission. The Salem Pantry, a Creative Collective member, is dedicated to ensuring the essential right to convenient and reliable access to healthy food through several programs, including their free local market and mobile pantry.

This year the October Club is comprised of 23 local businesses either selling a special item to benefit the Salem Pantry, or contributing a flat percentage of their total sales in October. We are incredibly proud to share that the majority of these generous businesses are also members of Creative Collective. Here’s a list of where and what you can shop this October to support the Salem Pantry (Collective members are starred):

Businesses offering a special item:

A & J King Artisan Bakery
48 Central St, Salem, MA 01970
A lively chocolate cupcake topped with green frosting, candy eyes, and sprinkles—crafted by North Shore creatives for Essex County delight.
Purchase a spooky cupcake available every Monday and Friday in October and the proceeds will go to The Salem Pantry! The cupcake will also be available on Halloween.


Couch Dog Brewing Company *
76 Lafayette St, Salem, MA 01970
A lively black and white dog with skeletal features lounges on a “COUCH DOG” sofa; “salem, ma brewing co.” celebrates Essex County local spirit.
Purchase a limited edition halloween t-shirt and 10% will go to The Salem Pantry!


Curly Girl Candy Shop
140 Washington St., Salem, MA 01970
A bright container of Smarties Pops sits on a counter, labeled to show $1 sales support The Salem Pantry and energize Essex County community.
Purchase a Sweet Support Lollipop and all proceeds will go to The Salem Pantry!


Deacon Giles Distillery
75 Canal Street, Salem, MA 01970
A lively latte in a white cup with a green goat’s head logo, its jack-o'-lantern foam art sparking community joy on North Shore tables.
Order a seasonal pumpkin martini during the month of October and $1 will go to The Salem Pantry!


Destination Salem *
245 Derby Street, Salem MA 01970
A cauldron-shaped mug with “SOMETHING'S BREWING IN SALEM, MA” pops on a wooden shelf, sparking local pride and creative Salem spirit.
Purchase a cauldron glass mug and $2 will go to The Salem Pantry!


District Trading Company *
131 Essex St, Salem, MA 01970
A beige canvas tote with a bold house design and "Salem, Massachusetts" proudly supports Essex County’s vibrant creative community.
Purchase a Tote Bag during the month of October and $1 will go to The Salem Pantry! Also available all year long!


HausWitch Home & Healing
144 Washington St, Salem, MA 01970
Two vibrant mugs pop against pink, proudly repping "Witch City, Salem"—bold symbols of Essex County’s creative community spirit.
Purchase a Witch City Souvenir Mug and $1 will go to The Salem Pantry!


HeartLynx * & The Hive *
227 Washington St. Ste 11, Salem, MA 01970
A vibrant cream pouch with a sun and moon motif pops amid orange blooms—this creative gem supports Salem MA’s Essex County makers.
Purchase a Reusable Tote Bag or a Salem Essentials Bag, and $5 will be donated to The Salem Pantry. Buy both, save $5, and a total of $10 will be donated


Jenni Stuart Fine Jewelry *
24 Front Street, Salem, MA 01970
A lively silver necklace with cauldron pendant on green fabric, surrounded by moss—celebrating Essex County’s creative community spirit.
Purchase a Salem Cauldron Piece including Make Your Own potion Necklaces, Cauldron Earrings, and cauldron permanent jewelry charms and 10% will go to The Salem Pantry!


Modern Millie Shop *
3 Central St, Salem, MA 01970

Purchase a reusable tote bag and 100% of the proceeds will go to The Salem Pantry!


Nocturne *
18 Front Street, Salem, MA 01970

Donate $5 to The Salem Pantry at Nocturne and pick from a display of mini macaron jewelry boxes filled with prizes.


The Good Witch of Salem *
2 North St, Salem, MA 01970

Purchase a Pocket Witch during the month of October and $1 will go to The Salem Pantry!


Whimsy’s Sweet Life *
26 Front St, Salem, MA 01970

Purchase a Witch Boot Candle & Air Plant Holder and 100% of the proceeds will go to The Salem Pantry!

Businesses contributing a flat percentage of October profits:

Black Cat Curiosity Shoppe
234 Essex St, Salem, MA 01970

Dire Wolf Tavern
87 Washington St, Salem, MA 01970

Moody’s Home & Gifts
109 Essex St, Salem, MA 01970

Pamplemousse
185 Essex St, Salem, MA 01970

The Coven’s Cottage
190 Essex St, Salem, MA 01970

The Salem Inn
7 Summer St, Salem, MA 01970

The Witchery
86 Wharf St, Salem, MA 01970

Coffee Time Bake Shop
96 Bridge Street

Moons Gift Shop
226 Essex Street

Congrats to the Salem Pantry on a wonderful and creative initiative, and to each business in the October Club for their inspiring generosity!

If you’d like to donate to the Salem Pantry click here.

If you’re local and need access to food click here.