The River Food Pantry has been nominated for Best Charitable Organization & Best Chef in Madison through the Madison.com People’s Choice Awards! “Our amazing supporters have helped The River win Best Charitable Organization for the past five years in a row and Best Chef in 2023 and 2025...
The River’s Grand Opening & 20th Anniversary Celebration: When: Thursday, June 4, 2026, from 4–6:30 pm Where: The River Food Pantry, 3301 Packers Ave., Madison, WI 53704 Program: Begins at 5 pm Open to the public! During the program, you’ll hear remar...
Six major pantries partner with Second Harvest and local foundation to meet rising food insecurity through innovative cost-saving strategy Representatives from six food pantries in Dane County gather to accept the first delivery. MADISON, Wis. — April 14, 2026 — Six of the largest f...
UPDATE: Thanks to all who supported The River’s Pack the Pantry fundraising telethon! 449 donors generously gave over $47,000—plus two $5,000 matches—for a total of $57,858.60! Earlier this year, The River’s Pack the Pantry on Packers Ave campaign raised a total of $112,818 and collected ...
We are thrilled to recognize 55 local food retailers and organizations as Food Waste Fighters for their significant donations of food and supplies in 2025 to The River to nourish Dane County households facing food insecurity. We applaud their commitment to minimizing food waste and supportin...
This has been a hectic, but wonderful few weeks here at The River. Several things happened recently that filled me....
The River Food Pantry has been nominated for Best Charitable Organization & Best Chef in Madison through the Madison.com People’s....