Funding for hydroponic growing systems to grow fresh produce year-round Casey Olson , AJ Sterlavage and Lexi Bernard won American Family Insurance’s 2019 Share Tank Intern Challenge for The River.MADISON, Wis. — August 1, 2019 — Three interns won $10,000 for The River Food Pantry yesterday...
The River's refrigerated truck was generously provided by the City of Madison's Healthy Retail Access Program, Madison Food Policy Council, Madison Community Foundation, and Hovde Foundation. Thanks to strong community partnerships, The River recently acquired a new refrigerated truck to tak...
"I’m retired and have been volunteering at The River for over a year. I look forward to coming on Fridays to give out MUNCH lunches. I love it because everybody is nice and it’s fun. The MUNCH program is making a difference. It’s very important for children. I wish it was here when I was sendi...
Food for Success coalition brings together Food for Thought Initiative, Selfless Ambition, The River Food Pantry Leaders of the Food for Success coalition include (left to right) Charles McLimans of The River Food Pantry, Lea Aschkenase of Food for Thought Initiative, and Henry Sanders of Selfless...
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...
Allow your end-of-year generosity to feed more Dane County families while maximizing your tax savings by donating appreciated stock or....
A new art exhibit, bob hodgson watercolors, premieres this week on The River Food Pantry’s gallery wall. Local artist Bob....