HOLIDAY HOURS 2019
The River will be CLOSED Dec. 23–26 & Dec. 30–Jan. 2.
From 12pm–7pm on Fri., Dec. 27 & Fri., Jan. 3, we will have longer market sessions with groceries, clothing and hot meals. MUNCH lunches for families with school age children will be available during the entire session. Free rides home within a 3-mile radius will be available starting at 4:30pm. The River will return to our regular weekly schedule on Mon., Jan. 6, 2020.
Connecting community to compassion
Serving Dane County since 2006, The River Food Pantry provides food, resources and faith to build a stronger community. Services include free groceries, meals and clothing, as well as free mobile lunches for children and teens on non-school days. As the area’s busiest food pantry, The River serves over 1,000 households every week in pursuit of its vision: a fully nourished community.
Inclement Weather Policy
For the safety of our clients, staff and volunteers, The River will close if the Madison Metropolitan School District cancels school due to inclement weather conditions.
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Our 2018 Impact
Community Meals Served
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MUNCH Lunches Distributed
Pounds of Food Distributed
Hours of Volunteer Service
Dollars Worth of Clothing & Household Items Distributed
Our Clients
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Children
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