900 5th Street, International Falls, MN 56649,

(218) 285-7225

(218) 285-7225

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    • About
      • What Backus Offers
      • About Us
      • Backus Staff
      • Board of Directors
      • Building Tenants
      • Building Rental
      • Links of Interest
      • Annual Report
      • Backus Newsletters
      • Notary
      • Supporters & Sponsors
      • Membership
    • Events
      • Calendar of Events
      • Performing Arts Season
      • Life Line Screening
      • ServSafe Refresher Class
    • Programs
      • Community Cafe
      • Ruby's Pantry
      • Hidden Talents
      • Summer Food Service
      • Backus Garden Club
      • Borealis Bards
      • Exercise
      • Summer Art Week
    • Donations
    • Backus Endowment
    • AB Project
      • AB Building Information
      • Developer Information
      • Housing Study 2019
    • KCC-TV
      • KCC-TV
      • KCC-TV Membership
      • KCC-TV Live
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    • Forms
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      • CDC Guidelines
      • Minn. Depart. of Health
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Backus Community Center

Ruby's Pantry Food Distribution on hold until march 2022

All who get hungry qualify!

  • In response to COVID-19 safety requirements, food is distributed in a "drive through" line.  Traffic flows north on 9th Avenue to 5th Street, proceeds in front of Backus to the parking area on the west side of Backus.  
  • Registration happens in the drive-through line.
  • Food distribution starts at 5:00 pm.  Guests drive through and shares are placed directly in the guest's car.  
  • $25 US Cash Donation
  • You get an abundance of grocery items.  
  • No need to bring totes or boxes; we will package your shares for you.
  • Call (218) 285-7225 for more information, or check out the Ruby's Pantry International Falls face book page.

2022 Distribution Dates:

March 15| April 11| May 9| June 13| July 11| August 8| September 12| October 10| November 14| December 12

Ruby's Pantry Mission Statement:

To activate people in being alert to the needs of others and to be proactive in encouraging faith, showing friendship and meeting tangible needs of neighbors, friends and strangers regardless of race, religion or ethnicity. 

Find out more at Ruby's Pantry website

Sign up to be a Ruby's Pantry volunteer!

Are you interested in volunteering at  Ruby’s Pop-Up Pantry at Backus Community Center? 
Volunteers are required to complete an online Volunteer Application which is sent to the site leader.

Click here to become a Ruby's volunteer

Ruby's Pantry Benevolence Program

$2 out of every $25 share stays in our community.  
If you are a non-profit serving immediate needs, we welcome you to apply for benevolence funds using the download below.

Ruby's Pantry Benevolence - Application and Policy (pdf)

Download

Backus Community Center  | 900 5th Street,
International Falls   (218) 285-7225 

"Historic Backus Community Center, the heart of International Falls, where all generations celebrate the arts, culture, recreation, wellness and life-long learning."

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