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I was wondering where the Spooner one is located? Can anyone come too these and what do we need to bring for bags or boxes.
Thanks
Please see the details on our Locations Page by searching Spooner, WI: https://rubyspantry.org/?page_id=232.
Yes, anyone and everyone can come to the Ruby’s Pantry Food Distributions. Please bring 2 or 3 of your own boxes or laundry baskets and a $20 donation.
What location are you looking to pre-register for? If you contact us at 651-674-0009, we can assist you with your pre-registration.
We do not have plans or a sponsor at this time; however, we would like to open a distribution in your area. Therefore, if you know of a church to sponsor a Ruby’s Pantry Food Distribution in your area, please either have them contact us or send us their information.
Wadena Alliance church in Wadena MN. Wadena is the poorest county in the state of MN and I know a lot of folks could benefit from this amazing service! There are multiple churches that would be willing to invest time and location. Thank you!
Thank you for your message. We are always looking for new locations and sponsoring churches that would be interested in sponsoring a Pop-Up Pantry. If you have a church or several churches that might be interested, please ask them to contact us at (651) 674-0009. We would love to talk to them about a Pop-Up Pantry location.
Please open a Ruby’s near the iron mountain, Michigan area! It’d be a huge hit! Lots of families in need of help up there!
Thank you for your location suggestion. We are always looking for sponsoring churches in various locations. Thank you.
It would be nice to get one in Willmar, MN
Thank you. We are always looking at new Ruby’s Pop-Up Pantry locations. If you know of a church interested in sponsoring, please have them reach out to us. Thank you.
Are u able to come to Illinois??
Currently we do not have any Illinois locations and are currently only in Minnesota and Wisconsin. We hope to expand into additional midwestern states in the near future. Thank you.
I was just wondering if there is any requirements to get the food.
No requirements, except to bring two of your own boxes/coolers and a $20 cash donation. Please see additional information about our Food Distributions at https://rubyspantry.org/?page_id=60.
Do you have any distribution Sites in the State of Maryland?
Not at this time. Right now we have distribution sites in Minnesota and Wisconsin only.
Is there anyway to get help if missed the 3rd Monday?
Where are you located? We can look if there are any other locations holding Pop-Up Pantry’s near you.
Are you going to have any locations closer to Rochester MN anytime soon?
Possibly if there’s a church sponsor.
My husband would like to volunteer to help at the Marshall, MN site. What does he need to do?
Please complete the online Volunteer Application (https://rubyspantry.org/volunteer-application/) or contact our Volunteer Coordinator, Martha, at marthad@home-email.org.
What is the food to be handed out?
We post the food lists for each distribution site on our Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/rubyspantryorg) 24-48 hours prior to the scheduled distribution time. You do not need a Facebook account to view our page.
This 8/4/16 was the first time I had been to Ruby’s Pantry. The Good shepards lutheran church in Eau Claire did an excellent job. It was very organized and the volunteers were very nice. Toward the end some people didn’t get a share because they had run out.
Where can I see a list of all the Ruby’s Pantry Food Distributions?
We have all the different sites listed in two other places on our website:
–The listing in alphabetical order: https://rubyspantry.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Distribution_Sites.pdf
–Calendar: https://rubyspantry.org/distribution-calendar/
I was wondering if you guys are going to get a Ruby’s Pantry in Princeton MN?
Not at this time; however, we hope to someday.
Do you always have to preregister the day before a distribution or can you just show up to get the food?
You can just show up. Preregistration is optional and available as a convenience.
When will there be location in the McLeod County area?
We do not have plans or a sponsor at this time; however, we would like to open a distribution in that area. Therefore, if you know of a church to sponsor a Ruby’s Pantry Food Distribution in McLeod County, please either have them contact us or send us their information.
If there are multiple locations in my area. Am I allowed to visit both or only one?
As many as you like.
Is there a fee for pregistering. Does that guarantee you that you will get all of the food items before they run out…also, do you get in earlier that way or do you still have to wait in the line and take a number according to where you’re standing in line?
There is $1 added for card processing. Every site is run a bit differently; however, when you preregister, you pick the specific time slot that want and we ask that you arrive 15 minutes prior to your selected time slot. There still may be a line, but in most cases the wait is shortened for those who preregister. Yes, you should receive all of the food items.
Do we need to fill out an application or pre register?
Is the cost still $20.00?
Where does the money go to?
What do we need to bring when and if we can pick up?
Are we allowed to come to N. Branch are if we live in another county?
Thank you very much.
We have a short registration form that’s required once per year per site. Yes, please bring $20 cash donation per share of food or preregister online if you attend a distribution site that’s participating in Online Preregistration. The donation is used for the trucks that deliver the food to the distribution site and other operating costs. Please visit the Food Distributions page for additional information. Bring 2 bins, boxes, coolers, laundry baskets per share of food. Yes, all are welcome!
I used to live in North Branch MN and am now living in Hugo MN. Where is the closest distribution and how do I get information of dates and times?
In the Address / Zip / City or Location Name field above, input your zip code and increase the miles to find the nearest Ruby’s Pantry Food Distribution and all of the detailed information. You will be asked to complete a Registration Form at that location similar to what you completed in North Branch.
Not familiar with the Central Church one in Green Bay on Schoen St. Is that a new location? Is it run the same as Redeemer bring $20 and 2 baskets?
Yes, it’s a new Ruby’s Pantry Food Distribution hosted by Central Church beginning today, 10/10/16. Yes, it’s run the same as the distribution hosted by Redeemer Lutheran Church as it relates to bringing with you a $20 cash donation and two boxes.
Is the redeemer site still open
Yes. We now have two Ruby’s Pantry Food Distribution in Green Bay WI.
If needed can you go to both Redeemer Church and Central during the same month?
Yes.
Anything in Milwaukee??
Not currently. The nearest Ruby’s Pantry Food Distribution to Milkwaukee is in West Bend WI. Please type your zip code into the Address / Zip / City or Location Name above and increase the miles to see a listing of the distributions close to Milwaukee.
I live in Wheaton MN and am moving to Ortonville MN was wondering if you have any food distributions in my area other than Breckenridge MN.
Yes. In the Address / Zip / City or Location Name field above, input your new zip code and increase the miles to find the nearest Ruby’s Pantry Food Distribution and all of the detailed information.
If you have missed one in your town, can you go to another one?
Yes.
Do you plan to expand in to more states?
Yes, beginning with Iowa and Michigan.
Do you have preregistration for Marshfield WI?
Not at this time.
What if I don’t have the donation amount requested can I still get food.
Every distribution site is run a bit differently; however, share your story when you arrive and there may be some assistance available. Ruby’s Pantry is “a hand up, not a hand out.”
Any Pantrys in Wausau, Wisconsin? 54401
In the Address / Zip / City or Location Name field above, input your zip code and increase the miles to find the nearest Ruby’s Pantry Food Distribution and all of the detailed information.
What happens when there is a blizzard as being predicted for this Saturday. Will it be schedule for another time. The site here is in middle of the country.
We’ll post any cancellations or late start times on our Facebook Page. Please know that if there’s nothing posted on our Facebook Page regarding a cancellation or late start notification, that the distribution is still going as scheduled.
Can you buy more then one share?
Yes.
Is there a distribution in Mondovi WI on April 27, 2017?
No, the Ruby’s Pantry Food Distribution in Mondovi WI begins on Thursday, May 25, 2017. Please visit our Calendar.
Is this a monthly thing or just a one time thing? Can anyone participate? When is there another one in Moorhead, MN?
Yes, our Pop-Up Pantries are held monthly and anyone may participate. The next Moorhead Pop-Up Pantry is held the 4th Tuesday of every month and the next one is scheduled for 8/22/17. Please visit our Calendar.
Do you have a distributor site in Louisiana?
Thank you for your interest. Not at this time.
IS THERE A PANTRY IN EAST GRANDFORKS AREA?
Not at this time. The closest Pop-Up Pantry is in Moorhead. Please visit the Moorhead page on our website for additional details: https://rubyspantry.org/distribution-location/moorhead-mn/
Is there one in Fergus Falls. If so then when.
We currently do not have a Pop-Up Pantry in Fergus Falls MN. Please enter Fergus Falls MN in the search box above to view the nearest Pantries and their respective details.
Is the location in Lebanon still active on the second Tuesday of the Month?
Yes. Please visit the Lebanon page on our website, or our calendar.
Can I pick up for someone else if I pay the donation.
Yes; however, please have them complete the Registration Form online, print and bring with you to the Pantry. This is required once per calendar year per Pop-Up Pantry. Otherwise you may complete it on their behalf when you arrive.
Is it typical to sell out ten minutes after they open? Was really bummed that several people were getting two or three portions and it was all sold out by 5:10.
Thank you for your inquiry. Can you provide what location you were visiting? It is not common that a Pop-Up Pantry would not have shares available so I would be happy to follow up for you.
Is there a pantry anywhere near St Peter, MN? I see one in Albert Lea and one in Savage but is there in between these 2 cities?
Currently those are the only 2 locations near you. We continue to add new sites regularly so you can use the location finder on our website to check the closest location.
Do i have to live in the same county to go to the pop up pantry?
Thanks for the inquiry. No – there are no income or residency requirements. You can visit any of our Ruby’s Pop-Up Pantry locations.
Any chance of adding back the Moose Lake Mn location or anywhere close to Moose Lake ?
Currently there are no plans but we are always looking for sponsoring churches who are interested in working with Ruby’s Pantry as a sponsoring host. If there is an interest, they can contact Ruby’s Pantry.
I live closest to the cromwell one. Is that the one I have to go to?
There is no residency requirement so you can attend any location that works best for you. Some even attend multiple locations each month.
Why was the Wautoma, Wis. location shut down?
Currently we no longer have a sponsoring church in that location. If you know of another location or church that would be interested in sponsoring (there is no costs but support location and recruiting volunteers), we would love to talk to them. We are always looking at adding sites in locations with sponsoring churches.
where is the one in rapid city south Dakota located
We currently do not have any Ruby’s Pop-Up Pantry locations in South Dakota. Currently we are in Minnesota and Wisconsin sponsoring church locations only.
since sept 3 is a holiday will you still be at wausau on sept 4th????
Yes, the Wausau Pop-Up Pantry will be Tuesday, September 4th at 5:00 pm.
closest place is over 40 miles away, why do you not use one of the churches in our East Range area? contact Outr Lady of Hope in aurora mn 55705 218 229 3210 for one.
Thank you for your message. We are always looking to add additional sites in areas where there is not access to a Ruby’s Pop-Up Pantry. We will follow up with this site location.
When can I get a partial food list for Tomah and Wisc Rapids WI. Can I have it emailed to me?
The partial food lists are posted on Facebook (Ruby’s Pantry page) as well as our website at http://www.rubyspantry.org. We are hoping to add email reminders but currently we are still collecting information from guests that attend. The lists are posted 24-36 hours prior to the distribution.
Why can’t I find a list of the food for Saturdays pantry in Greenville, wi
The partial food list was just posted on both our facebook and website link. These are posted 24 hours prior to the distribution date.
Do you pop-up or have a spot in Menomonie? It shows a point on the map but not listed ..?
Currently we have sites in Elk Mound, Eau Claire and Mondovi. They all occur at different times throughout the month but these are the closest to Menomonie, WI. You can get additional times and dates by visiting our website at https://rubyspantry.org/food-distributions/find-a-distribution-near-you/
When does the pantry for Austin, MN 55912 start? I’m hearing it will be at Grace Lutheran Church. I may want to volunteer.
Thanks,
We are working with the Austin location currently and the site is going through training. They are encouraging anyone interested in volunteering to attend an upcoming session in August. We will work to communicate that as soon as we have a date. Austin is looking at having its first Pop-Up Pantry in September but they are still working to determine the starting date. We encourage you to contact the church about the volunteer training date. Thank you!
DOES SHERBURN HAVE PRE REGESTER
Sherburn, MN does not currently offer pre-registration but we are working to add pre-registration at this location sometime this fall. You can register at the site location the day of the Pop-Up Pantry.
When I LaPorts Ruby’s Pantry
The Laporte Pop-Up Pantry is Wednesday, July 24th at 4:30 PM. It is held the 4th Wednesday of each month.