Over the last four years, The River’s Operations Lead Jon Clark has built many relationships and experienced many changes, especially after the pandemic hit. For Jon, the biggest challenge with COVID-19 is not being able to connect as directly with clients. “I definitely miss the one-on-one fami...
Give today and your donation is doubled! We are grateful to announce that a good friend of The River has offered to MATCH up to $25,000 for all gifts received by September 1, 2020, in support of our newest program, FAM (Family At-Home Meals). Gifts from generous donors like you have helped The River...
The River Food Pantry will again accept in-kind donations of food and personal care items, but not clothing or housewares. Donations can be dropped off at the back door of The River (2201 Darwin Rd) on Mondays from 9am–1pm and Tuesdays–Fridays from 1pm–3pm.* All food and personal car...
MADISON, Wis. — May 8, 2020 — Charles McLimans has announced his resignation as President and CEO of The River Food Pantry. After three years at The River, McLimans will depart on June 12 to become CEO of Holy Wisdom Monastery, starting July 1. “I look forward to continuing my relationshi...
Donations support homeless and hunger-relief organizations Watch Arie Sadnoor (right) and his sister (left) explain the purpose of their “COVID-19 Uplift our Community Fund.” MADISON, Wis. — April 3, 2020 — A third-grade student started a GoFundMe last week to raise money for Madison-ar...
This has been a hectic, but wonderful few weeks here at The River. Several things happened recently that filled me....
The River Food Pantry has been nominated for Best Charitable Organization & Best Chef in Madison through the Madison.com People’s....