UPDATE: Thanks to all who supported The River’s Giving Tuesday campaign! 137 donors generously gave over $28,000—plus, a $10,000 match—for a total of $38,221 to help provide fresh produce for our Dane County neighbors in need. Fresh fruits and vegetables are very popular, yet very expensive. Y...
Join Pat and Lanette from Magic 98 for a live radio remote broadcast at The River Food Pantry (2201 Darwin Road, Madison) on Thursday, November 9 from 6 am–3 pm to kick off the season of giving! Our goal for the day is to collect 200 holiday pies (all flavors welcome), as well as all other nonper...
In honor of Veterans Day, The River Food Pantry will distribute American flags to clients during our curbside distribution on Friday, November 10 from 10am–3pm. Rhonda Adams was stationed in Yongsan, South Korea at age 18. “It’s so important to show our veterans how much we care abo...
Stock up on ReMitts for the cold and the holidays! Each pair of these beautiful, warm, upcycled wool mittens is one of a kind. Plus, 100% of the proceeds benefit local food pantries, including The River, to feed our neighbors in need. Pick up yours ($40/pair) before the end of December! Find ...
MADISON, Wis. — September 3, 2023 — The River Food Pantry has been voted both Best Charitable Organization and Best Chef through the Madison.com 2023 People’s Choice Awards. Click to read The River's listing in the People's Choice Winners Guide. “We put a lot of love into se...
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....