Ruby's Pantry - Waupaca, WI

04/05/2026

This may be one of the last opportunities the Ruby's Pantry Waupaca group has to address all of its followers and we wanted to share with you our gratitude for the program and the opportunity it gave us in the Waupaca Community.
Over the past several years, that the Waupaca Christian Church(WCC) has hosted Ruby's Pantry, over 26,400 bundles of food have been distributed.
Hosting Ruby's Pantry is a great deal of work. You can all see the amount of effort that it takes on the day of distribution, but there are many more time consuming tasks that need to happen as well. It is a very big job, and WCC has a very small congregation.
The question as to whether or not WCC was willing to become a host distribution site was brought forth at an annual meeting and the congregation unanimously voted yes.
From a church with such a small congregation, this seems ridiculously unwise at worst, or ridiculously ambitious at best. Realistically, it was probably something that couldn't be done, just based on the size of the church. That said, the members of WCC remembered the words of one of its founding members, Effie Lawson, "Everything we have done, has been impossible so we might as well just do it".
Decision made, that still left the problem of having enough volunteers to get the product out on distribution day.
That is where the wonderful Waupaca community came in and stepped up in the biggest way possible. We have had the absolute most wonderful individuals come in month after month in all weather solely because they were truly good humans who wanted to be sure that anyone in need of food or a kind word would get it. We are truly grateful for these individuals and are sincerely hoping that there will be opportunities to see them again.
We would also like to thank all of you, the individuals who utilized Ruby's Pantry. Some of you came to supplement your monthly grocery budget, and some love a good bargain. There were also many others who utilized Ruby's because times were exceptionally hard and Ruby's provided almost all of your groceries for the month. To you especially we say thank you. Our culture seems to value independence and self sufficiency and attaches a certain amount of shame to needing help. You came even though it might not have been comfortable, and allowed us to be a part of helping. That was a gift and a huge blessing to all of our volunteers. Thank you for coming, thank you for asking for help when it was hard. We hope you will continue to ask for help when you need it, and will get to be a helper yourself when you can. We have no doubt that you will.
Thank you and God bless you all.

If anyone has any kind words that we can pass on to our volunteers, please leave them in our comments.

04/03/2026

We just received word from the Ruby's Pantry warehouse in Waupaca. Currently (2:43pm on April 3rd) everything is gone other than vinegar and mustard. If you want either of those items you may pick them up from the lot.

04/03/2026

This is for today April 3, 2026

04/03/2026

Starting at 10am. Rubys pantry warehouse 705 Fulton will be handing out warehouse stock. NO ONE is allowed in the building but feel free to take anything set on the lot on the side away from the building. Please do not go early!

04/02/2026

We have received many questions at the Waupaca site about potential food giveaways at the warehouse on Fulton Street or another location. The answer is that we don't know. We wish we had information to share. Should we learn anything we will certainly pass it on.

04/01/2026

Yesterday, on March 31, 2026 we received the following email from Ruby's Pantry:

Greetings,
Over the past several months, we have been thoughtfully realigning the work, structure, and focus of Ruby’s Pantry to ensure our mission remains at the center of everything we do. As part of this process, we have worked to better align community needs with our goal of operating in the most effective and seamless way possible.
As a result, we have decided to end the operations of Ruby’s Pantry effective immediately. We recognize that this is difficult news to receive and do not take this decision lightly.
God has blessed Ruby’s for over 20 years, and it has been an incredible journey. It all started from a vision to help others through a single blessing box. We are truly grateful for your contributions and dedication throughout your time with Ruby’s Pantry. Thank you for the important role you have played on this journey and for the impact you have made in service of our mission
With gratitude,
Ruby’s Pantry

Unfortunately, those of us at the Waupaca site have no additional information or answers to any questions you likely have. No one here knew this was being considered and none of our requests for information or clarification have been answered.

We are truly sorry. This community has been wonderful, our volunteers amazing and we realize the difficulty not having this service will be

With gratitude, sadness and questions,
The Ruby's Waupaca Distribution Team

03/21/2026

Saturday, March 21st Ruby's Pantry Waupaca Distribution
Not much of a wait this morning. Plenty of bundles and short lines as of now!

03/19/2026

Items expected (but not guaranteed) at this Saturday March 21st Ruby's Pantry Waupaca distribution are listed in the first comment.

03/19/2026

🍽️ Ruby’s Pantry Grocery Distribution – Waupaca, WI 📅 Saturday, March 21, 2026 | ⏰7:45 am📍Waupaca Christian Church, E2249 King Rd💲 $25 contribution per grocery bundle 🙌 No income or residency requirements – all are welcome!

🛒 This month’s grocery share may include:
sausage
rice
oatmeal
produce
bread
tater tots
fruit pouches
taco shells
olives
relish
mustard
chips
bars
hot chocolate k-cups
drink mix
pop

📦 Items may vary, but you’ll always get great value!

If you can’t use everything on the list, consider blessing a neighbor with it. A little kindness goes a long way—and sharing what you don’t need could make a big difference for someone else. ❤️

03/18/2026

Ruby's Pantry Waupaca will be distributing this Saturday, Match 21st from 7:15-10am at Waupaca Christian Church. $25 for an abundance of food. Expected items will be posted separately once available.

03/18/2026

Join Us for Ruby's Pantry in Waupaca, WI on Saturday, March 21, 2026

A reminder to join us for the Waupaca, WI Ruby's Pantry which will be held Saturday, March 21, 2026 at the Waupaca Christian Church starting at 7:45.

Join us and extend your monthly grocery budget! For a $25 per bundle cash donation the day of the distribution, you will receive an abundance of groceries. Ruby's Pantry is for ANYONE that eats and is looking to extend their monthly grocery budget. There is no income or residency requirements and everyone is welcome to attend. Please make sure you have cleaned out your trunk and have room for your food bundle(s). You do not need to register ahead of time and we can handle your $25 cash per bundle donation at the site the day of the distribution.

Waupaca Christian Church is located at E2249 King Rd, Waupaca, WI 54981, United States

We hope to see you on Saturday, March 21, 2026!

For additional information, visit us at www.rubyspantry.org. The partial food lists are available on the Ruby’s Pantry page the day prior to the distribution.

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