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Raise Money for The River by Volunteering at Brat Fest 2024

You can raise money for The River Food Pantry by volunteering at the World’s Largest Brat Fest this Memorial Day Weekend at Willow Island at the Alliant Energy Center! When you sign up to volunteer and select ‘The River Food Pantry’ as your charity to support, $10 for every hour you volunteer ...

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Demand at Dane County food pantries up 112% over last two years

Financial support more critical than ever to meet the need MADISON, Wis. — February 29, 2024 — Without food pantries, thousands of people in our community wouldn’t have access to enough food to meet their basic needs. The demand across six of Dane County’s largest food pantries has reach...

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Vote Rhonda Adams for Spirit of Service Award

Rhonda Adams, The River’s Executive Director, has been selected as a finalist for the Spirit of Service Award, which recognizes local veterans making a positive impact in our community. The winning veteran will receive $5,000. If she wins, Rhonda will donate these funds to local organizations serv...

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Curbside Breakfast with the Bunny 2024

Saturday, March 23 8:00–10:30am The River Food Pantry (2201 Darwin Rd) “Everybunny” is invited to Curbside Breakfast with the Bunny on March 23 at The River Food Pantry! This drive-thru event will offer breakfast burritos with or without meat, french toast sticks, fruit, milk, and juice for t...

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Ian’s Pizza Features New Flavor to Address Local Food Insecurity

The River Food Pantry joined State Representative Melissa Ratcliff, Chef Carmell Jackson of Melly Mell’s Soul Food, and Ian’s Pizza at the Capitol to kick off “The Mac Attack” being featured at Ian’s Pizza. MADISON, Wis. — December 4, 2023 — From November 28 through December 12, al...

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Magic 98 Live Broadcast from The River on Nov. 9

Join Pat and Lanette from Magic 98 for a live radio remote broadcast at The River Food Pantry (2201 Darwin Road, Madison) on Thursday, November 9 from 6 am–3 pm to kick off the season of giving! Our goal for the day is to collect 200 holiday pies (all flavors welcome), as well as all other nonper...

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The River Shares American Flags for Veterans Day

In honor of Veterans Day, The River Food Pantry will distribute American flags to clients during our curbside distribution on Friday, November 10 from 10am–3pm. Rhonda Adams was stationed in Yongsan, South Korea at age 18. “It’s so important to show our veterans how much we care abo...

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Raise Money for The River by Volunteering at Brat Fest 2024

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Demand at Dane County food pantries up 112% over last two years

Financial support more critical than ever to meet the need MADISON, Wis. — February 29, 2024 — Without food pantries,....


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