Becca Bolton | The River Food Pantry - Part 3

Pantry Partners Mittens: Stay Warm, Give Back

Pantry Partners Mittens: Stay Warm, Give Back

Cold weather and the holidays are just around the corner. Stay warm and give back with one-of-a-kind, upcycled wool mittens handcrafted by volunteers from Pantry Partners of Dane County (formerly known as ReMitts)! Each pair of these beautiful, warm mittens is handmade from repurposed woo...

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Update on The River’s New Building – November 2025

Work on The River Food Pantry's new building is nearing final completion! Finishing touches are being put on the interior with things like the installation of wood cabinets and countertops, hanging of wood doors, and finalizing all flooring finishes. Our mechanical, electrical and plumbing trades ar...

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Changes During Packers Ave Railroad Construction Oct. 27–30

Dear Clients, Due to construction on Packers Ave at the railroad tracks, The River’s entrance will be closed Monday, Oct. 27 through Thursday, Oct. 30. Traffic is being routed onto International Ln and then Darwin Rd. Due to this temporary change, TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY, AND THURSDAY pantry t...

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Update on The River’s New Building – October 2025

Work on The River Food Pantry's new building continues on all aspects of the project as we move closer to the completion date.  Inside the building, the focus is on building finishes.  Drywall is basically complete, and painting is following closely behind.  Installation of acoustical ceilings, c...

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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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