The River will be CLOSED for the holidays from Saturday, Dec. 21 through Wednesday, Jan. 1. See our holiday distribution schedule here.
Whenever The River is closed, a limited supply of food is available in our after-hours food lockers.
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.
2023 Impact
unique individuals
throughout Dane County served a total of