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Sigsworth calls SMC a ‘God send’ for Ruby’s Pantry
6 Oct 2022
News, Polk County
For several years now, COVID has changed so much in cities small and large around the world. Ruby’s Pantry, which provides food for area families, was not left unscathed by the pandemic. Amery’s Pantry organizer Nancy Sigsworth is thankful that local manufacturer SMC has come to the rescue.
Ruby’s Pantry started from humble beginnings in May 2003. Now in its twentieth year, the organization has grown to serving communities from two countries and several states. Ruby’s Pantry provides large quantities of food directly to families through sponsoring churches.
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