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Ruby's Pantry Closes 37 Locations, Straining Minnesota Food Shelves

4/3/2026

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Ruby's Pantry abruptly closed, ending operations at 37 locations after serving nearly 200,000 people annually.
The closure strains Minnesota food shelves as the state faces record food insecurity with more than 9 million visits in 2025.
The Open Door in Eagan reported a 220% rise in visits, serving 48,000 people in February 2026.
Jason Viana urged community support and donations to address growing demand and prepare for future crises.

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Ruby's Pantry abruptly closed, ending operations at 37 locations after serving nearly 200,000 people annually.
The closure strains Minnesota food shelves as the state faces record food insecurity with more than 9 million visits in 2025.
The Open Door in Eagan reported a 220% rise in visits, serving 48,000 people in February 2026.
Jason Viana urged community support and donations to address growing demand and prepare for future crises.