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Starting with distribution on November 18, Ruby’s Pantry charges $ 22 per bundle Donate, which equates to an increase of $ 2.
The increase should help with rising transport and storage costs. All Ruby’s Pantry locations in Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Iowa will begin this change in November, including Austin, Albert Lea, Mason City, Rochester and Zumbrota.
The pandemic has posed a number of challenges for distribution, from the lack of volunteers to increased costs. Ruby’s Pantry does not purchase food donated to Ruby’s by corporations and other commercial entities until it is ready for storage distributed over monthly pop-up pantries with food portions.
Ruby’s sends trucks through that Land to collect the donated items and then store them in North Branch, Minnesota. All of this transportation and storage has become increasing expensive since the pandemic began, forcing Ruby’s to ask for the increase.
Ruby’s Pantry board of directors has kept the increases to a minimum to alleviate the problems Families in the hope that prices will stabilize. A precise change is required to keep the line moving with minimal delays.
Another change with some Austin distributions was the return to a range of cars instead of two. This change will be made on the day of distribution, depending on the number of volunteers appear. If enough people come to help, they can safely operate two lines.
Ruby’s pantry needs more and more volunteers. if you If you have any questions about volunteering for Ruby’s Pantry, call Grace Lutheran Church at 433-3445.
Ruby’s Pantry Austin distributions remain a drive-by with a limit of two packages per vehicle. the Distribution begins at 4:00 p.m. and continues until 5:30 p.m. or until the items are used up. It takes place every third Thursday of the month at the Mower County Fairgrounds.
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