Food items actually make pretty good gifts, as long as they aren't perishable. Look for products that have a longer shelf-life, like dehydrated fruits and meats, nuts, candies, honey, jams, baking mixes, canned foods, etc. Better yet, purchase a gift card for the recipient to use at a later date. Traditional holiday breads also make great gifts. They evoke the spirit of the holiday season, and they can be shared with the whole family.
We also have sections for charitable giving and locally-produced fiber.
Happy Holidays!
Note: If you have suggestions for this list, please leave a comment in the space provided below. You can also submit a listing by visiting our Press Releases page. Thank you.
Apparel & Fiber
Springtime Farms
503-584-1242 | Meredith@SnugglyToes.com
Gift Ideas: Snuggly Toes alpaca foot warmers in men's, women's and children's sizes. Pets can also get in on the alpaca warmth with pet beds in cat, small, medium, large and Great Dane sizes.
Gourmet Foods & Wines
E.Z. Orchards Farm Market
503-393-1506
5400 Hazel Green Rd. Salem, OR
Gift Ideas: gift baskets, fruit, nuts, baking mixes, jams, jellies, gourmet olive oils and balsamic vinegars
Fitts Seafood
503-364-6724
1555 12th St. SE, Salem, OR
Gift Ideas: gift cards, regional seafood, local wine, cheese, condiments
Holiday Market
December 11th & 12th
State Fairgrounds, Salem, OR
Gift Ideas: handcrafted food, gift, and decorating creations
Hunt's Hazelnuts
503-393-4232
Gervais, OR
Gift Ideas: Oregon-grown hazelnuts, chocolate covered hazelnuts, candied nuts
LifeSource Natural Foods
503-361-7973
2649 Commercial St. SE, Salem, OR
Gift Ideas: gourmet organic foods, nuts, dried fruit, natural cosmetics
Made In Oregon
13 Locations [Find a Store Near You]
Gift Ideas: Oregon-made wines, micro brews, jams, honey, nuts and candies, smoked salmon, coffee, tea, hot cocoa
McK Ranch
503-623-6214
3415 Ballard Rd. Dallas, OR
Gift Ideas: grass-fed/finished beef jerky, salami, pepperoni sticks; coffee beans, honey, plus Bettie's new Ruby Red Dessert Wine
Salem Public Market
503-623-6605
1240 Rural Ave. Salem, OR
Gift Ideas: candied nuts, honey, beeswax candles, holiday breads, premium olive oil, arts and crafts
Santiam Wine Company
503-589-0775
1930 Commercial St. SE, Salem, OR
Gift Ideas: port, ice-wine, reds and whites from the Willamette Valley
Victory Estates
503-393-2128
Keizer, OR
Gift Ideas: Oregon-grown olives, premium olive oils
W.C. Kester Apiaries
503-623-5411
Rickreall, OR
Gift Ideas: Willamette Valley honey, beeswax holiday candles
Kitchen Supply
Carl's Cuisine
503-363-1612
333 Chemeketa St. NE, Salem, OR
Gift Ideas: cooking and baking equipment, cutlery, utensils, etc.
1-888-378-1793
Salem, OR
Gift Ideas: kitchen appliances, cooking tools and equipment, cooking classes
Restaurants & Bakeries
Baklava Central
503-378-7704
Salem, OR
Gift Ideas: holiday baking and catering
Caruso's Italian Cafe
503-393-8272
5745 Inland Shores Way N, Keizer, OR
Gift Ideas: gift cards, holiday catering and dining
Cascade Baking Co.
503-589-0491
229 State St. Salem, OR
Gift Ideas: holiday breads, pastries, rolls
La Capitale
503-585-1975
508 State St, Salem, OR
Gift Ideas: gift certificates, French-American dining
O-Babie Bakery
503-463-1534
Keizer, OR
Gift Ideas: holiday breads, desserts, and catering
Charitable Giving
Friends of Family Farmers
Molalla, OR
Mission: Promoting and Protecting Socially Responsible Farming in Oregon
Marion-Polk Food Share
503-581-3855
Salem, OR
Mission: End hunger in Marion and Polk Counties
Neighborhood Harvest of Salem
Salem, OR
Mission: To alleviate hunger and create a sustainable community
Work Unlimited
Mid-Willamette Valley, OR
Mission: To provide vocational training and residential services to individuals with developmental disabilities
Note: If you have suggestions for this list, please leave a comment in the space provided below. You can also submit a listing by visiting our Press Releases page. Thank you.
Nate, Thanks for all the great ideas!
ReplyDelete