Ruby's Pantry shutters, leaving other Minnesota food shelves scrambling to fill the gap

Ruby's Pantry provided food through what's called a "blessing box." At 37 locations Minnesota, Iowa and Wisconsin, the organization served nearly 200,000 people every year.
AOL

Ruby’s Pantry abruptly closes 37 Minnesota locations after 20 years

Officials with Ruby’s Pantry announced Tuesday night they’ve decided to end operations, saying the ministry was no longer financially sustainable. While representatives with Ruby’s Pantry could not be ...

Emails shed light on financial crisis leading to Ruby’s Pantry closure

Even as the abrupt closing of Ruby’s Pantry took people by surprise, coordinators at the faith-based food assistance ...
Duluth News Tribune

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 ...
Fox 11 News

Ruby's Pantry closes network of 80+ pop-up sites amid rising costs

(WLUK) -- After serving families across the Midwest and here in Northeast Wisconsin for more than 20 years, a food pantry has closed its doors. Ruby's Pantry permanently closed its operations Monday.
Janesville Gazette

Ruby's Pantry distribution is March 10

LEBANON — St. Peter’s of Lebanon will be hosting the monthly Ruby’s Pantry Food Distribution in Lebanon on Tuesday, March 10. Distribution of shares will start at 3:30 p.m. and continue until 6 p.m.