Salem West is an outreach of Salem Lutheran Church in Deerwood, Minnesota. Salem West works with local social services and nonprofit agencies to offer families, in our community, the basic needs setting up a new home and help getting back on their feet.

Many families experience difficulties due to divorce, addiction, homelessness, unexpected life changes, or simply the loss of a job. Each year over 500 families in the Brainerd Lakes area are blessed by the work of dedicated volunteers. The volunteers at Salem West collect donations from the community, clean, wash, and test these items with the goal of helping a family get ahead in life. Volunteer delivery crews are able to bless a family with much needed items, diapers, furniture, clothing, and a prayer of hope. Salem only works due to the wonderful volunteers giving so much back to this community. Volunteers from throughout the Cuyuna & Brainerd Lakes area join the staff at Salem to make a tremendous impact!