Biggest bang for the buck is at Ruby's Pantry

by Jeff Olsen

Every second Thursday of the month in Roseau is a chance to drive away with a variety of foods at rock-bottom prices.

In fact, it's the equivalent of a CARE package.

Judy Otto is the site coordinator for Ruby's Pantry in Roseau.

"Next Thursday, November 9, will be the third Ruby's pantry, and the whole process started basically over a year ago."

Judy had heard of Ruby's Pantry in Bemidji, Clearbrook and elsewhere.

That got her interested.

"We were driving through Baudette and saw one there. We found out more, and I talked to our pastor at the First Baptist Church. That's how the...