Rhonda Adams, The River’s Executive Director, has been selected as a finalist for the Spirit of Service Award, which recognizes local veterans making a positive impact in our community. The winning veteran will receive $5,000. If she wins, Rhonda will donate these funds to local organizations serv...
Just in time for National Canned Food Month, Madison Originals and their members have once again organized the “Mad Can Food Drive” to support local food pantries, including The River! During the entire month of February, there are two ways that you can help The River fight food insecurity in th...
Saturday, March 23 8:00–10:30am The River Food Pantry (2201 Darwin Rd) “Everybunny” is invited to Curbside Breakfast with the Bunny on March 23 at The River Food Pantry! This drive-thru event will offer breakfast burritos with or without meat, french toast sticks, fruit, milk, and juice for t...
Through Whole Foods Market’s Nourishing Our Neighborhoods program, The River will redistribute fresh food to those in need Representatives from The River and Whole Foods Market celebrated the refrigerated van donation at Whole Foods Market’s new Madison store. MADISON, Wis. — Decemb...
The River Food Pantry joined State Representative Melissa Ratcliff, Chef Carmell Jackson of Melly Mell’s Soul Food, and Ian’s Pizza at the Capitol to kick off “The Mac Attack” being featured at Ian’s Pizza. MADISON, Wis. — December 4, 2023 — From November 28 through December 12, al...
This summer, a long-time volunteer and supporter brought her grandchildren in for a tour of The River. The children learned....
MADISON, Wis. — July 28, 2026 — The River Food Pantry will receive a semitruck delivery of approximately 40,000 pounds....