Becca Bolton | The River Food Pantry - Part 26

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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Rhonda Adams Named Executive Director of The River Food Pantry

Rhonda Adams, Executive Director of The River Food Pantry The River Food Pantry has named Rhonda Adams as Executive Director. Adams has seamlessly assumed the role of interim executive director since June, a reason why The River never missed a beat throughout the pandemic. She brings decades ...

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Free Thanksgiving To-go Meals for Dane County Families in Need

Each Thanksgiving to-go meal will be served cold and include a menu with reheating instructions and allergen information, as presented by The River’s Community Meals Coordinator, Chris Tuttle (left), and Interim Executive Director, Rhonda Adams. MADISON, Wis. — November 20, 2020 — The Rive...

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Pantry News

Feeding the Soul: Introducing The River’s Gallery Wall

If you attended The River’s Grand Opening and 20th Anniversary Celebration on June 4th, you may have noticed an exciting....

Summer Resource Fair

  When: Thursday, June 18, 2026, 4 - 6 pm Where: Southdale Park, 160 Deer Valley Road, Fitchburg All are....


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