The River now offers free boxes of gluten-free food through its curbside grocery distribution on Tuesday–Friday from 10am–3pm. “Thanks to client feedback, we recognized a growing need for gluten-free food,” said Rhonda Adams, Interim Executive Director of The River. “Thanks to donor...
The River Food Pantry shares Bombas socks with local nonprofits After receiving its largest sock donation from Bombas, The River Food Pantry is ‘knee deep’ in socks for the rising number of individuals needing assistance due to COVID-19. MADISON, Wis. — August 13, 2020 — Dane County men...
For Shantell, The River means more than giving back to the community. As a regular volunteer since May, Shantell has experienced how The River builds compassion between people during these times of division and hardship. “With everything going on in the world today, The River unifies us instead...
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...
This summer, a long-time volunteer and supporter brought her grandchildren in for a tour of The River. The children learned....
MADISON, Wis. — July 28, 2026 — The River Food Pantry will receive a semitruck delivery of approximately 40,000 pounds....