Due to worsening outdoor air quality from Canadian wildfire smoke, The River is making adjustments to continue to serve people while keeping our staff and volunteers safe. For today, Wednesday, June 28: Our mobile meals program, Munch, is canceled. All our other programs will continue to ...
UPDATE AS OF JUNE 28: Due to air quality concerns, the launch event for the new Munch truck has been rescheduled to Thursday, July 13 from 3:15–4:00pm at The River (2201 Darwin Road). All are welcome to come tour the truck and learn how it will better serve our community. MADISON, Wi...
The River Food Pantry was nominated as a top finalist for Best Charitable Organization, Best Customer Service & Best Chef in Madison through the Madison.com People’s Choice Awards! “Because of our wonderful supporters, The River won Best Charitable Organization and Best Customer Service in ...
Our wonderful volunteers, Brinnan and Joel, have helped to lead The River's Saturday pantry session, called Pantry Express. Learn why they are so passionate about volunteering with this program. "I started volunteering with The River in January of 2019. I was looking for a way to give b...
Join us for The River Food Pantry Night at the Madison Mallards game on Tuesday, July 11! The first pitch is at 6:05 pm, with gates opening 1 hour prior. Ticket options include: Pepsi Pre-game Tickets: $34 for unlimited food and beer $27 for unlimited food and soda Ticket an...
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....