Silverton Area Community Aid (SACA) found its beginnings in 1950 when Henry Vetter, a Railroad Station Agent, and M.R. Ford, Principal of Eugene Field Elementary School, recognized a growing need among low income families and began to organize aid and offer help. Under the banner of “United Good Citizens,” these gentlemen guided the aid efforts, which included a senior meals program served in the basement of Eugene Field School.

Through the 1950s, compassionate people in the Silverton area actively volunteered for the organization, then-named “Silverton Emergency Aid,” which provided food and other services for people in need. In June of 1984, the program was incorporated as “Silverton Area Community Aid, Inc.,” and a governing Board of Directors representing churches, civic organizations, and citizens was established. To this day, SACA is governed by a Board of Directors. Day-to-day operations are now overseen by a full-time Executive Director, a small team of part-time staff, and hundreds of dedicated volunteers.

Because our community cares so much and continues to be so generous, we are now able to provide food, financial aid, and other services to nearly 1,000 people in our community each month. Our food pantry is open 3 times a week—including two mornings and one evening – and offers fresh fruits and vegetables, dairy, eggs, meat, bread and a variety of non-perishable foods. 

We cherish our volunteers and donors and know how vital your support is to our community.