This summer, a long-time volunteer and supporter brought her grandchildren in for a tour of The River. The children learned about food insecurity in our community and how organizations like The River can help. They were also inspired to get involved themselves. Over the 4th of July weekend, they ...
MADISON, Wis. — July 28, 2026 — The River Food Pantry will receive a semitruck delivery of approximately 40,000 pounds of shelf-stable food on Wednesday, July 29 at 8 am as part of a nationwide initiative celebrating America's 250th anniversary. The delivery is part of a collaboration betwe...
An important finishing touch has been added to The River Food Pantry’s new facility: beautiful new installations honoring the generous donors and dedicated volunteers who made our new building—and the work we do—possible. The River partnered with Wisconsin-based design firm, Spolar Studio, to...
If you attended The River’s Grand Opening and 20th Anniversary Celebration on June 4th, you may have noticed an exciting new feature in our building – an art gallery! The wall between our lobby and dining room will display art from local artists and community members. Through Sept. 30th, visito...
When: Thursday, June 18, 2026, 4 - 6 pm Where: Southdale Park, 160 Deer Valley Road, Fitchburg All are invited to the Summer Resource Fair to learn about free resources and services from local agencies and enjoy free bagged lunches and ice cream from the M...
When: June 3, 2026, 10 am - 1 pm Where: The River's Dining Room, 3301 Packers Ave, Madison The River is hosting a blood drive with ImpactLife in our Dining Room. To book an appointment, call 800-747-5401 or sign up online. One donation equals...About 30-45 minutes from sign in thro...
This has been a hectic, but wonderful few weeks here at The River. Several things happened recently that filled me with the special kind of joy that comes from working in a place full of good people doing great things. Helen, our Director of Operations, recently shared that she stopped at the n...
The River Food Pantry has been nominated for Best Charitable Organization & Best Chef in Madison through the Madison.com People’s Choice Awards! “Our amazing supporters have helped The River win Best Charitable Organization for the past five years in a row and Best Chef in 2023 and 2025...
The River’s Grand Opening & 20th Anniversary Celebration: When: Thursday, June 4, 2026, from 4–6:30 pm Where: The River Food Pantry, 3301 Packers Ave., Madison, WI 53704 Program: Begins at 5 pm Open to the public! During the program, you’ll hear remar...
Six major pantries partner with Second Harvest and local foundation to meet rising food insecurity through innovative cost-saving strategy Representatives from six food pantries in Dane County gather to accept the first delivery. MADISON, Wis. — April 14, 2026 — Six of the largest f...
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....