We take great care in selecting products that are sustainably grown, caught, or prepared with the Earth in mind. We select the best organic local, regional, and global produce with an eye towards quality, and value. Founded in 1949, Diestel Family Ranch is three generations of family farmers operating a real family farm. We hope you enjoy these photographs of some of the Jack-O'Lanterns carved by LifeSource staff members.
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Because we love our community, we sell only the finest natural and organic foods available. Our mission is to make it easy to eat healthy, fresh, and locally grown organic food. We're leading the way to great health for people, our community, and our planet.
In order to be your favorite organic food store, LifeSource features some of the finest vitamins and herbs available in the Pacific Northwest, products with no synthetics or harmful chemicals.We carefully curate a range of products to protect, nourish, and strengthen your body.
In order to be your favorite organic food store, LifeSource features some of the finest vitamins and herbs available in the Pacific Northwest, products with no synthetics or harmful chemicals.We carefully curate a range of products to protect, nourish, and strengthen your body.
We have a huge variety of delicious and all natural fare on offer that's guaranteed to please any taste, appetite, or specialty diet. We specialize in unique flavor creations that you won't find anywhere else on gluten-free crusts. Stop in today! All of our sandwiches are made with locally grown organic ingredients free of harmful chemicals, antibiotics, and hormones.
We believe that practicing true sustainability extends beyond the food that we eat or the products we purchase. We know that the quality of the workplace can have a fundamental impact on the health and well being of our employees and that a great working environment can have a ripple effect that exerts a positive influence on our community as a whole.
Reviews (28)
Workwithrickandana Brown
Feb 01, 2022
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We used to love coming to this store. We felt healthy just being there and the staff was always helpful and the fresh produce and supplements offered were great - until the last couple of years. The masks that are required AND enforced are out of place in this store that promotes good health. We rarely go there now and know many who have stopped going altogether due to this store mandate. Doesn't feel the same in there at all.
Romanovskie
Jan 21, 2022
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This is a great place to get the best vitamins and natural rare products. But the mask enforcement is just plain stupid so I can not support them anymore since they don’t use common sense.. I drop my mask below my nose for a breath of FRESH AIR and employees come flocking to me completely panicked like I’m some kind of hazard. I even try to reason and mention that I’m not sick and no threat and all they say is it’s store policy. Fair enough, but I’m not part of the Covidian cult club and I take responsibility for myself and others. Doesn’t matter if you are Jib-jabbed or not but Covid
Barry Kilpatrick
Jan 12, 2022
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You better make sure your mask is covering your nose or else you'll get a stern warning. Apparently the guy who sorts the fruit is a scientist who has done many longitudanal studies on how effective masks are to prevent the spread of COVID-19. I think there are many other places to buy my bread and produce in Salem.
Carrie B.
Jan 11, 2022
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Not only does this store have high-quality products and friendly staff, but it's one of the few grocery stores in town that is actually enforcing masking requirements. Whenever I've visited, every single shopper is masked - properly! It's the only grocery store that I'll take my baby girl.
I know these requirements are tough to enforce, and so many places have just given up. Kudos to the LifeSource staff for continuing to put the hard work in to help to keep our community safe.
I know these requirements are tough to enforce, and so many places have just given up. Kudos to the LifeSource staff for continuing to put the hard work in to help to keep our community safe.
Ryan Marshall
Jan 08, 2022
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My mask slips down and I don’t realize it sometimes.. especially when I have my glasses on and the guy stocking the vegetables was rude…try to be a bit more polite, I was not doing it on purpose! If your that concerned maybe shut down the buffet and don’t let people eat inside without masks.. prob won’t be back
Grace Heub
Dec 30, 2021
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Prestok
Dec 29, 2021
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Purchased a bottle with a tamper-evident seal. I opened the bottle & put the lid back on. There was absolutely no indication the bottle was opened. The bottle was returned as there was no way to know if it had been tampered with. Anyone who understands the simple purpose of a tamper-evident seal will see the issue. The clerk who sold the bottle had no clue what I was talking about & was fixated on how the bottle opens, saying he’s sure it’s ok, but agreed to exchange it. No amount of explaining could make this guy understand. The clerk working at the entrance to the store was told about what
Brittany Berry
Dec 18, 2021
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Vao Matua
Dec 17, 2021
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I used to shop at LifeSource regularly, but always felt like they thought I was a second-class shopper when I didn't have my phone number tied to their shoppers' card. When I did try to sign up they wanted too much information and required heavy duty security for the password. The next time I shopped my phone number wasn't recognized and the clerk said they "had technical difficulties" and made me feel like it was my fault. Buying food shouldn't take that much work.
K. P.
Dec 16, 2021
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My only concern is regarding some staff in the health section. A friend purchased a bottle of colloidal silver with a TAMPER-EVIDENT SEAL. I opened it for her & when I screwed the lid back on, there was NO EVIDENCE that it had been opened. None. We took it back & tried to explain why she wanted a different bottle, but this "expert" had no concept as to why she needed to return it. He told her he thought it would be fine. I tried explaining to him the purpose of a tamper-evident seal, but it was lost to him. He did exchange the bottle for her & was polite, as everyone at
Chan C.
Nov 11, 2021
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King Kronic
Sep 20, 2021
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Karin H.
Aug 17, 2021
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This once small little Natural Foods store has grown up, and grown up beautifully. I stopped in here to pick up bagels and lox on a Sunday morning and was surprised to find their remodel almost done. Having recently acquired the space that had been a party supply store for many years they have been able to expand their store to include more items, expanded produce and meat sections, as well as a dedicated herbal medicine section that is more than a short row. Well done, Lifesource, well done.
Cale B.
Aug 04, 2021
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Best prices on many organic items, even compared to Fred Meyer, Safeway, winco, etc.
Some items, like organic bananas, are cheaper at Fred Meyer (30 cents / lb less), but overall it's well priced.
Good selection of organic chocolate and other naughty snack food.
Hot food is good, a little expensive (pizza $4.25/slice, should be $2.25-3.25), but in a pinch it's nice to eat something that's ready now.
Discount rack is hit and miss, but sometimes good steals pop up.
This store has introduced me to many new products and I appreciate their helpful staff.
Some items, like organic bananas, are cheaper at Fred Meyer (30 cents / lb less), but overall it's well priced.
Good selection of organic chocolate and other naughty snack food.
Hot food is good, a little expensive (pizza $4.25/slice, should be $2.25-3.25), but in a pinch it's nice to eat something that's ready now.
Discount rack is hit and miss, but sometimes good steals pop up.
This store has introduced me to many new products and I appreciate their helpful staff.
Kaylin H.
Jul 10, 2021
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Best store in town. The deli food is always awesome (especially love the breakfast options) and their product selection is vast. They have a solid supplement section with very helpful & knowledgeable staff, a big bulk section with almost everything you could think of, unique household/clothing items, natural face/body care products, so many yummy food items that are within several different diets.. I could go on & on. They really have everything. Salem is lucky to have such a gem!
Matt B.
Jul 04, 2021
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C. H.
Jun 01, 2021
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Life source is salem's preeminent organic food store! Locally owned and operated for 20 years it cannot be beat--their hot bar is pricey but definitely worth the money! They serve breakfast lunch and dinner items 7 days a week! Their trail mixes are absolutely amazing also in the dry bulk goods section!
Lindsay B.
May 23, 2021
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I love the smell when I walk in here, and it makes me hungry every time. I usually grab a thing or 2 from the deli. Last time I got fresh squeezed pineapple mint juice and it was delicious. Also got a pizza for my kid and that, too, was superb. Can't walk by the beer and wine selection without grabbing something. Sometimes I run into Travis who I may have known a long time ago. The only downsides are that every time I go in, I get weird looks from other customers. Sometimes they ask why I'm shopping there, which makes me uncomfortable because it's like they know I work at the competition
Roger F.
Sep 18, 2020
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Went here today for some help on my diabetic diet products and foods that I could eat to help my numbers to come down. Not one person could help me. They all just said they didn't know and didn't know how to help or find anyone who could help me. You would think at least one person in the store could help with this. Very disappointing.
Ray C.
Mar 09, 2020
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I have been shopping at Life Source for three years and have generally been very pleased with the store but this morning my experience was disturbing. I was selecting some grapes and the employee who was stocking raw produce about 10 feet away was coughing and sniffing his nose. When I looked over he had both hands full and raised his arm in front of him, not even covering his mouth and coughed on the item he was holding in his hand and the other foods on the display shelf. He obviously had some level of illness. UNACCEPTABLE! I mentioned this to the cashier at checkout, she said "well
Paisley B.
Jan 17, 2020
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Lindsay N.
Sep 04, 2019
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Pretty good. The hot foods bar is mostly vegetarian with some meat options (usually chicken) and a good number of vegan choices. I thought everything tasted okay but it was all so oily. My husband I got a little of everything and even he felt it was oily, describing each dish, even the salads as oily as marinated olives. The prices were reasonable. The store itself has a lot of variety but not of variety of brands. You will probably find the thing you're looking for but maybe not your preferred brand. Either way it's an oasis for the health minded vacationer on this part of the OR Coast
Kim G.
Aug 14, 2019
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Charles F.
Jul 23, 2019
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Salem, Oregon - Saturday (7/20/19) hit a high of 87* today and I decided to ride my bike to the best Natural Foods Grocer in the Willamette Valley. I am a big fan of LifeSource Natural Foods and love to hang out on the patio during the warm sunny days of summer. However today my mission was to eat a healthy dinner and was in the "Grab N Go" mode. My GNG selection was the Beet & Feta, Quinoa and the Oregon Kale Salad - Organic locally sourced produce that is super nutritious and heart healthy. Super Quick checkout service and friendly staff. Amazing selection of delicious prepared
Ally E.
Nov 04, 2018
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With an all organic fresh produce department, bulk foods department, non-gmo, local and natural food products, a vegetarian deli and huge range of supplements how could you go wrong?
If you are focusing on your health, have a specific diet or are just trying to consume less chemicals, then Lifesource is the store for you!
Great for gluten free, paleo, ketogenic and vegan food choices!
If you are focusing on your health, have a specific diet or are just trying to consume less chemicals, then Lifesource is the store for you!
Great for gluten free, paleo, ketogenic and vegan food choices!
Breanne W.
Jul 30, 2018
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I worked a shift here pouring for work & had a great time getting to know the staff. There were so many staff members, I felt like I was at Costco. They were all friendly & knowledgeable. They brought me samples while I worked, so I decided to look ok around after my shift.
I'm hooked! I just got back from out of town & found my organic items, energy bars for my marathon & incredibly fresh fruit & vegetables. Plus they've kept for half a week without spoiling!
I'm hooked! I just got back from out of town & found my organic items, energy bars for my marathon & incredibly fresh fruit & vegetables. Plus they've kept for half a week without spoiling!
Ashley W.
Feb 16, 2018
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The customer service here is above and beyond excellent. The employees are knowledgeable about products. The selection is great. I'm pretty sure all of their produce is organic and mostly local.
Only downfall is pricing - it's easy to spend $100+ dollars on a bag of groceries. But I do understand that the source local and organic products to provide for customers and they're also a small business so they likely need pricing to be where it is at.
You can sign up for emails to be informed about "secret sales" which happen every Wednesday. They also offer 10 cents off your
Only downfall is pricing - it's easy to spend $100+ dollars on a bag of groceries. But I do understand that the source local and organic products to provide for customers and they're also a small business so they likely need pricing to be where it is at.
You can sign up for emails to be informed about "secret sales" which happen every Wednesday. They also offer 10 cents off your
Nancy S.
Dec 30, 2017
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What an oasis of yum! We stopped here for lunch and had incredible gluten free pizza, kombucha on tap, and loaded up on snacks while we were road tripping through salem. My son left his jacket behind, and the kind kind folks at life source sent us this package that we received today including his coat. What great folks and incredible care they give to their customers. Thank you!!!