Becca Bolton | The River Food Pantry - Part 25

How are Food Pantries Different From Food Banks?

Make a Difference Through a Donation to The River Food Pantry It’s easy to get the terms confused. Food banks and food pantries are both nonprofit organizations but each plays a different role in the fight against hunger. Food banks solicit, receive, inventory and store food donations. Donations c...

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Curbside Breakfast with the Bunny

Saturday, March 27 from 8:00–10:30am at St. Paul Church (2126 N Sherman Ave) The Easter Bunny will hop down the trail to St. Paul Church on March 27 for Curbside Breakfast with the Bunny! This drive-thru event will offer pancakes, eggs, sausage, bacon, and fruit for the whole family. Plus, the fi...

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What Should I Expect on My First Food Pantry Visit?

What Should I Expect on My First Food Pantry Visit?

The River Food Pantry is Here to Serve You and Your Family Many factors can lead to food insecurity: changes in employment, family situations, unexpected expenses and other unforeseen circumstances. Today, more Americans must supplement their food resources for the very first time. Being in this ...

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Unprecedented times, unconventional giving

Our donors are adapting to maximize the impact of their donation and are choosing these financially smart ways to support The River Food Pantry. IRA Gifts Since 2015, there’s been a law that allows Americans 70 ½ years or older to make tax-free donations from a traditional or ROTH IRA up ...

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Donor Spotlight: Helen Drobniak

Helen Drobniak has been a dedicated supporter of The River Food Pantry, trying to give when she can for nearly a decade. Her gifts have fed countless families, children and seniors facing food insecurity in our community. Helen has also chosen to name The River in her will so she can continue to...

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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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