Administrator | The River Food Pantry

Affordability Has Become a Crisis in Dane County

"At my job as a medical assistant for seniors, I make enough money to pay the bills and then use FoodShare benefits to buy food. When that was cut off, this was the only place I could get food. It’s also really great that that they can help me with diapers.” –V., Single Mom and Client of The ...

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Four Strategies to Maximize Your Charitable Giving

Written by Sarah Musgrave, Ameriprise Financial Registered Practice Associate Many investors care deeply about giving back to their communities, and they often do so through traditional monetary gifts. While cash can be an easy and convenient vehicle to support your favorite nonprofits, there are ot...

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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 their basic needs. The demand across six of Dane County’s largest food pantries has reach...

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National Nutrition Month

We are excited to host two dietetic interns during March, which also happens to be National Nutrition Month®! Here is Grace, sampling a healthy chili recipe you can make at home with only a few ingredients. Easy Chili A healthy and hearty chili recipe. Serves 6. Intern Grace Maples handed out s...

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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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