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 emergency 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 2,500 people every week in pursuit of its vision: a fully nourished community.

2023 Food Waste Fighters

We are thrilled to recognize over 50 local food retailers as Food Waste Fighters for their significant donations of food and supplies in 2023 to The River to nourish Dane County households facing...

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...

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...

2023 Impact

unique individuals

throughout Dane County served a total of

times