Koochiching Senior Center has accepted a $600 donation from the International Falls Ruby’s Pantry Benevolence Fund.
The money will be used to help fund the center’s Meals on Wheels Program.
Sherrie Lessard, representing Backus Community Center and Ruby’s Pantry, recently presented Linda Chezick, site manager of Koochiching Senior Center, $600 to help its”Meals on Wheels” program.
Borderland community members taking part in Ruby’s Pantry distributions are contributing to the local community, according to Lee Grim, Ruby’s local promotion coordinator.
The donations from the fund to community groups are made possible by the guests who attend Ruby’s Pantry food distributions. Every Ruby’s Pantry guest who donates $20 to receive a share of food at a Ruby’s Pantry food distribution contributes $2 from that amount to the International Falls Ruby’s Pantry Benevolence Fund. Upon request, money from the fund is distributed to organizations or individuals in the greater International Falls area, noted Grim.
Committee guidelines for requesting funds can be obtained by calling Backus Community Center at 285-7225.
