Our Mission, Vision & Core Values - The River Food Pantry | The River Food Pantry

Our Mission

Mission

Food, resources and faith to build a stronger community.

Vision

A fully nourished community.

Core Values

Respect

Valuing each other as we value ourselves through listening, example, collaboration, and trust.

Compassion

Nourishing and serving with loving hearts for one another.

Community

Embracing togetherness through sharing, caring, loving and accountability to each other.

Caring

Kindness displayed with affection and love, expecting neither reward nor recognition.

Generosity

Embracing all with resources, community and compassion.

Guiding Principles

We Believe...

in a foundation of faith and place faith at the center of everything we do.

that food is a right and not a privilege.

in nourishing our community in body, mind and spirit.

in creating a servant-hearted community and that the opportunity to serve is a gift.

in abundance, all is given to us as a gift, and through the beauty of sharing all will have enough.

in a culture of philanthropy, and through the generous sharing of our gifts and talents we build up one another and our community.

by working together we will end hunger and build a stronger community.

Pantry News

Children’s Lemonade Stand Raises Money for The River

This summer, a long-time volunteer and supporter brought her grandchildren in for a tour of The River. The children learned....

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Collaborates with America250 to Deliver 40,000 Pounds of Food to The River Food Pantry

MADISON, Wis. — July 28, 2026 — The River Food Pantry will receive a semitruck delivery of approximately 40,000 pounds....


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