Madison, WI- On Thursday, August 24 The River Food Pantry was the proud recipient of a $50,000 Brighter Futures Grant awarded by Great Lakes Higher Education Corporation & Affiliates. In honor of celebrating its 50thanniversary, Great Lakes awarded grants to nonprofit organizations making a di...

Summer is coming to a close and the start of school is right around the corner. The River Food Pantry is again hosting a school supply drive for neighborhood familes. We want to make sure ALL children are excited for their first day back at school by providing the needed materials to help them l...

A special event is taking place Wednesday, Sept. 13, at The River Food Pantry and all are invited. Northside artist Dick Walker is having a gallery night showcasing and selling a variety of his monotypes and prints with proceeds benefiting The River. The gallery night will take place from 5–8 p...

Three summer interns at American Family Insurance selected The River Food Pantry as their non-profit for the second annual American Family Insurance Share Tank Intern Challenge. American Family Insurance’s “Share Tank” project required ten teams of interns to select a local non-profit organiza...

We have some tasty events for you to attend this summer where you'll support local businesses and The River Food Pantry! Mark your calendar for these upcoming events!   Madison Burger Week Isthmus is hosting its first ever Madison Burger Week from July 28th to August 4th! Madison Bu...

July 11, 2017 – Madison, WI. The River Food Pantry is a 2017 recipient of a grant awarded by Monsanto.  The award of $12,500 will be used toward keeping the pantry shelves stocked with healthy food options for individuals and families struggling to make ends meet. The River Food Pantry distribute...

          New to The River? Donated to the pantry but it's been a few years? Volunteered at The River and thought about donating to the cause? A current River supporter and know someone who might be interested in getting involved as well?   ...

Behind every plate and every product, there’s a person and a neighbor in need. We believe that in times of hardship, it shouldn’t be hard to ask for help. On Monday June 12, The River’s Development Director Amy Lord shared The River Food Pantry’s mission, which is one of mercy and hope, t...

Want to get involved but not quite sure what you want to do? We have plenty of volunteer opportunities at The River, we're sure to find the perfect fit for you! Join us for a pantry session! Help in the kitchen, clothing area or in the pantry area to help people in the community go home with a ca...

On Saturday June 10th, Roundy’s/Pick 'n Save and the Madison Police Department teamed up to collect needed food items for local food pantries! This year, Second Harvest partnered Pick 'n Save, 2502 Shopko Drive, with The River Food Pantry for this campaign. “Too many of our neighbors, especia...