Food shelf use expected to rise after Ruby’s Pantry closure

Food shelf use expected to rise after Ruby’s Pantry closure

DULUTH — Last week’s announcement that Ruby’s Pantry has ceased operations came as a surprise for those receiving and providing food access services through the nonprofit organization. The loss of the “safety net” program is anticipated to place an additional strain on food shelves regionwide, according to Carrie Pellinen, food access manager at Arrowhead Economic Opportunity Agency. As a nonprofit serving a nine-county area (including St. Louis…

Ruby’s Pantry is closed - Cook County News-Herald

Brian LarsenBeth Kennedy, one of the staunch supporters and workers at Ruby’s Pantry, put out a news release last week that the Pantry was closed.“Yes,… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

Food shelf use expected to rise after Ruby’s Pantry closure - Duluth News Tribune - Dining and Cooking

DULUTH — Last week’s announcement that Ruby’s Pantry has ceased operations came as a surprise for those receiving and providing food access services through the nonprofit organization. The loss of the “safety net” program is anticipated to place an additional strain on food shelves regionwide, according to Carrie Pellinen, food access manager at Arrowhead Economic [...]

Ruby’s Pantry closes after 23 years in service

Organization had food drops in Perham, Fergus Falls, Staples, Menahga By Tucker Henderson Reporter While food pantries across the United States are seeing historically high usage for low income families and individuals in need, local food shelves and specialty food drops have been a saving grace for those living paycheck to paycheck. One of those food drops, Ruby’s Pantry, which...