Food Shortage Real

These people, over 500 families total, lined up in the cold this past Monday afternoon for a special non-donation 2 P.M. Thanksgiving distribution in North Branch where about 35,000 pounds of food was handed out. We have experienced such an increase in attendance that in three distributions this month we ran out of food even though we plan for an extra 50 families most of the time. This week we will distribute food to over 2200 families and over 4100 families for entire month of November. This is a good thing, a God thing that is only possible because of the generous companies who donate the surplus food, the volunteers who work so very hard and our faithful partners in this ministry. On behalf of the over 12,000 individuals that we will serve this month, THANK YOU!

There doesn’t appear to be any relief in sight for the great need for food. More and more people are losing their jobs as the economy refuses to bounce back even with the stimulus packages and lowered gas prices. We are doing the best we can to meet the need but you could help us if you would. If you know of anyone working for a food manufacturer or distributor, please ask them to for contact persons within their company that we may contact to inquire for their surplus. We also ask that you would pray for us as this is not an easy task.

Financially we are like most families in America, struggling. However, God has graciously provided enough to sustain us as we are working diligently to reduce past debt that we have incurred in the process of developing Ruby’s Pantry. We are thankful for this.

If you feel led to help us during the holidays and the year end please feel free to do so now. You have made over 12,000 people have a happier Thanksgiving!
Lyn Sahr, Executive Director

Donations should be made out to: Home and Away Ministries, PO Box 43, Pine City, MN 55063