Food-insecure households across Dane County have increased access to free fruits and vegetables, thanks to a recent grant The River received from the Inland Empire Community Foundation. With this funding, The River is purchasing more fresh produce than ever before for all of our programs to help our...

As The River Food Pantry works hard to recover food—that would otherwise go to waste—from around Dane County to provide a wide array of groceries for your household, you may find some items that are past their best-by dates. According to the United States Department of Agriculture, food expir...

Of all the changes at The River caused by the pandemic, perhaps the largest one was moving pantry sessions outdoors to support the health of clients, volunteers, and staff. While this transition was necessary, it was difficult as it took away something our clients value greatly: choice. While we ...

According to the US Census, in Dane County in 2019, more than 22,000 households did not have enough income to provide the food needed for their family.  That’s 1 in 10 neighbors who simply can’t afford the rising costs of food. Making a grant through your donor-advised fund to The River ...

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