Becca Bolton | The River Food Pantry - Part 31

Food Pantry vs. Food Bank

I have to admit—I did not completely understand the difference between a “food pantry” and a “food bank” when I applied for my job at The River. After working here for almost a year now, I frequently hear people use the terms interchangeably. While both types of organizations are dedic...

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Students Raise Awareness of Food Insecurity

Ellen and Grace are freshmen at Cardinal Heights Upper Middle School in Sun Prairie. For their community learning project, they took on the challenge of raising awareness about food insecurity in Dane County. These two went door to door in their community to collect food and funds for The Ri...

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Help Feed Children This Summer | Support MUNCH

Help us provide 30,000+ healthy lunches to children in Dane County this summer! Summer vacation is near. That means thousands of children in our community will no longer receive free lunch from school. Without reliable access to healthy lunch, these children could lack the nutrition they need to d...

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Paul’s Story | The closest thing I have to community

"The River is the closest thing I have to community. As a shopper and a volunteer, I feel grateful for the food, having a safe place to go, and having something worthwhile to do. I sort bags, registration numbers, and food. I also weigh food, wash dishes, and set up chairs. If I see anything else th...

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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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