META 5 Family Resiliency Program

04/21/2026

Our Baxter location opens Tuesday 4/21!

03/31/2026

FYI

In a message shared with supporters, the organization said it had spent the past several months “realigning the work, structure, and focus” of Ruby’s Pantry to keep its mission at the center of its efforts and better align community needs with its operations.

“As a result, we have decided to end the operations of Ruby’s Pantry effective immediately,” the message said.

https://www.northernnewsnow.com/2026/03/31/rubys-pantry-ends-operations/

01/13/2026

Distribution this Tuesday.

11/18/2025

Join us November 18th to learn the impact of stress and build resiliency from national expert Erin Walsh.

Erin is an author, speaker, and parent who helps parents and professionals better understand child and adolescent development and cut through conflicting information about kids and technology. As co-founder of Spark & Stitch Institute, she translates research into practical strategies and is the author of It’s Their World: Teens, Screens, and the Science of Adolescence.

11/18/2025

Tomorrow’s the day!

We’re excited to welcome Erin Walsh, speaker, educator, and co-founder of the Spark & Stitch Institute, to Faith Lutheran Church in Staples tomorrow, Tuesday, November 18!

Erin will share practical tools and insights on stress and raising resilient kids, helping parents and caregivers support children’s emotional well-being in today’s world.

A free supper will be served at 5:30pm, with Erin starting at 6:00pm. Childcare will be available during the presentation. This event is free and open to all, so come enjoy a meal, connect with others, and leave with strategies to help the kids in your life thrive.

11/11/2025

Distribution Tomorrow (Tuesday). Come get a share or two.

11/05/2025

A resource for those in need or if anyone wants to donate in downtown Brainerd.

For our community:

Take what you need and leave what you can, being a community and taking care of each other is important.

I'll keep this table up as long as there are things on it and I'm allowed. I encourage my community that has enough to grab the extras in your pantry, grab a few extra things at the grocery store, whatever you can part with. If you can't part with anything, share this post so those that need can see.

I know we have a need for baby formula and women's menstrual products and I'll keep in the loop for different needs.

If you want to donate monetarily, message me, I'm happy to go to the grocery store and grab what's needed.

This is a community project, these tables are just here and on the honor system (please don't take the tables or bins!), you don't have to ask me to drop anything or take anything - just do it :)

We are also serving a Tulsi sunrise today if you feel like some tea ♥️

📍 704 Laurel St

10/15/2025

Due to the ongoing federal gov’t shutdown & a suspension of federal funding, we regret to inform you that, effective 10/16/25, both pending & new applications for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits will not be approved. We understand the impact this may have & are committed to keeping you informed as the situation evolves. You may still apply for SNAP benefits during this time. Our staff will continue to accept applications, gather verifications, & complete interviews so cases can be processed when federal funding resumes. Find food resource options: https://crowwingenergized.org/coalitions/food-coalition/ This situation is changing rapidly. Please visit the Department of Children Youth and Families website for the latest info: https://dcyf.mn.gov/federal-shutdown

10/15/2025

10/15/2025

A fresh cup of coffee, a new pillow, and warm gloves might seem small, but they make a world of difference at The Bridge on 7th.

Help us restock our shelves and support our guests by donating some of our most-needed items this week!

Drop-off is every Wednesday from 11am–1pm (1926 S 7th St).