The River Food Pantry – Dane County, WI

Our Mission

Food, resources and faith to build a stronger community

Our Vision

A fully nourished community

About Us
The River is South Central Wisconsin’s busiest food pantry. Services include free groceries and freshly prepared meals for pickup or delivery, online grocery orders, mobile meals, and after-hours food lockers. The River also redistributes rescued food and resources to local partners to increase access while minimizing waste. Since 2006, The River has grown to serve over 3,000 people every week in pursuit of its vision: a fully nourished community.

Help Provide Milk & Eggs for Our Neighbors in Need this Giving Tuesday

Milk and eggs are staple foods rich in nutrients. Unfortunately, their prices at grocery stores have risen significantly, making them difficult for many low-income households to afford. You can help...

The River Food Pantry Breaks Ground on New Building

Over 100 supporters of The River Food Pantry gathered on November 4 for a groundbreaking ceremony on the pantry’s new land at 3301 Packers Ave. on Madison’s Northside. The event celebrated the...

Madison Axe Throwing Venue Announces Charitable Organization Program for November

FlannelJax’s donating 25% of sales from axe throwing each Sunday to The River Food Pantry    FlannelJax’s Madison has announced that The River Food Pantry is the November partner for the...

2023 Impact

unique individuals

throughout Dane County served a total of

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