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No Matter What Happens with FoodShare, We’re Not Going Anywhere

  Oh, there’s so much going on — so much need, but also so much good! With the government shutdown and the news that FoodShare benefits will not be distributed in November, it’s a lot to take in. In 2024 alone, 64,473 Dane County residents received federally funded benefits from SNAP (th...

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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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Hunger Action Month

September is Hunger Action Month, a national annual campaign to raise awareness and inspire action to end hunger in America. Your help is needed now more than ever because food insecurity is increasing and grocery prices are too! Please donate today in tribute to The River, your Dane County pantry...

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End of Summer Resource Fair Returns to Southdale Park!

We’re excited to announce the return of the End of Summer Resource Fair at Southdale Park. Working alongside the Fitchburg community we were able to create another fun and engaging event to celebrate the end of summer and learn about local resources. The Munch truck will be there with meals and fr...

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Update on The River’s New Building – August 2025

Work on the job site continues to get busier with multiple trades now working outside and in the building.  Inside the building the framing of the walls continues and the installation of drywall has begun.  The installation of the metal liner panel, which is on the inside of the exterior wall, is ...

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Pantry News

New Building Update: February 2026

The day we’ve been hoping, planning and dreaming about for so many years has finally come!  We have begun to....

New Building Update: January 2026

After months of anticipation, this is getting real! Right now, The River is temporarily closed while staff move our entire....


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