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COMMUNITY CAFE GUESTS:

We will be making dinner available to you from Backus door number 2 going forward. Please come to that front door effective Tuesday, February 16.

Why the change?

The lighting for our guests is much better.
The glass doors allow us all to see each other.
The front sidewalk is flat and safe.
It helps to keep the kitchen and the food warmer.

THE 2020 ANNUAL REPORT IS AVAILABLE

Please see the electronic copy on this website. From the menu options at the top of this page, look under "About", and then scroll to the bottom of the list to see "Annual Report". Click on the "Download" button to see the report.
If you would like a paper copy mailed to you, please call the Backus office at 218-285-7225 and let us know!

Backus Building BUSINESSES open mon - Fri

The Backus Building businesses are open Monday through Friday.

Community Café will serve meals via pick up only, the dining room will not be open.

If Community Café guests would like a meal, please call the office at 285-7225 before 4:00 pm the day of the meal to help us to manage our expected meal counts. Meals can be picked up between 5:00 and 6:00 on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Backus Building Tenants Open

Northland Counseling
Monday—Thursday 8:00 am—6:00 pm,

Friday 8:00am -12:00 pm

Rainy River Recovery

Monday-Thursday 9:00 am-5:00 pm

Friday 9:00 am-12 pm

Closed Saturday, Sunday

Servants of Shelter
Monday—Thursday Noon to 3:00 pm
Falls Hunger Coalition

Tuesdays & Fridays 10:00 am- 2:00 pm

Thursdays 2:00 pm-6:00 pm

AARP Tax Preparation

Tuesdays & Wednesdays 9:00 am-3:00 pm

Thursdays Noon- 6:00 pm

Lift

Mondays & Wednesdays 5:30 pm

Backus Building Tenants Closed

4-H classes canceled
MN Dept of Public Safety

No Driver's testing

Call (218) 748-2457

If you have questions or concerns, please contact the Backus Community Center office at (218) 285-7225.

Wear a mask... slow the spread

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Community Café

The Community Café program is dedicated to reducing hunger and building a stronger community which is why every Tuesday and Thursday, Backus offers hot, nutritious meals to community members free of charge. Since March 17, Community Café has served over 9,000 meals and averages about 270 meals per night. From 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm, any area resident can come pick up meals. Due the COVID-19 pandemic, meals have been changed from dine-in to pick-up to follow Center of Disease Control guidelines. If you would like to pick up a meal, please call the Backus Office at (218) 285-7225 before 4:00 pm on Café days to reserve your meal. Meals can be picked up at door number 2.

2020 - 2021 Performing Arts Season

The Performing Arts Season is happening at Backus! Seating is limited, and we won't have season tickets available this year. Please see the "Events" tab in this Web Site for more information. Plan to get your tickets early; there is a great line-up of artists booked for this season!

One last thing...

Backus continues to keep the Community Café and Ruby’s Pantry programs in operation and is still offering spaces for rent. All spaces rented must follow the same safety protocols that are in place for Backus, including the restriction of gatherings greater than 10 people, until further notice. If you are interested in a space, please see “Building Rental” under the “About” tab or call the Backus Office at (218) 285-7225.

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