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 for pickup or delivery, to-go meals, online grocery orders, mobile meals, and after-hours food lockers. The River also recovers food and resources—that would otherwise go to waste—from local retailers. Since 2006, The River has grown to serve over 3,000 people every week in pursuit of its vision: a fully nourished community.

The River Ride: A Charity Bike Ride Supporting The River Food Pantry

A scenic ride on April 26 through the Sugar River Valley to help fight hunger in South Central Wisconsin   MADISON, Wis. — March 10, 2025 — Cyclists and community members are invited to gather...

Curbside Breakfast with the Bunny 2025

Saturday, April 12 8:00–10:30 am The River Food Pantry (2201 Darwin Rd) “Everybunny” is invited to Curbside Breakfast with the Bunny on Saturday, April 12 from 8:00–10:30 am at The River Food Pantry...

Thoughtful Giving Panel Presentation

Thoughtful Giving Panel Presentation: Thursday, Feb. 20 from 4:30–6:00 pm at The River Food Pantry Learn from local professionals about ways to give beyond your checkbook Have you considered giving...

2024 Impact

unique individuals

throughout Dane County served a total of

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