Becca Bolton | The River Food Pantry - Part 14

The River Night at the Madison Mallards Game on July 11

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...

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Hot summer temperatures have returned!

Dear Clients of The River, Hot summer temperatures have returned! For your safety, we highly recommend you bring items with you to help stay cool while you wait in our curbside distribution line, especially if your vehicle does not have air conditioning. This might include cold ...

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New After-Hours Food Lockers at The River Food Pantry

Akshay Kalra and Samantha Angelina (pictured left to right) received a Wisconsin Idea Fellowship award for their after-hours food locker project for The River.   Thanks to two UW-Madison students, The River Food Pantry has installed 10 outdoor lockers to fill with free food for any...

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How The River Food Pantry Helps Protect Our Environment

After sorting through rescued food donations, The River’s Operations Specialist, Amanda Prusak, empties inedible produce into new on-site compost bins that will support local farms.   In recognition of Earth Day, The River Food Pantry is focusing on strengthening its sustainabili...

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Pantry News

Grand Opening and 20th Anniversary Celebration

The River’s Grand Opening & 20th Anniversary Celebration: When: Thursday, June 4, 2026, from 4–6:30 pm Where: The River Food....

Dane County Food Pantries Launch Collaborative Bulk Purchasing Effort with 20-Ton Beef Delivery

Six major pantries partner with Second Harvest and local foundation to meet rising food insecurity through innovative cost-saving strategy [caption....


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