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...
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...
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...
The River Food Pantry is thrilled to announce it has received the Bronze Award for Best Volunteer Opportunity through Madison Magazine’s Best of Madison Awards! “We are so honored to receive this recognition!” said Rhonda Adams, Executive Director of The River. “This award truly belongs to ...
The River’s award-winning kitchen team works side-by-side with volunteers to prepare more than 4,500 meals each week for our Dane County neighbors experiencing food insecurity. The River Food Pantry is proud to share that it has been voted both Best Charitable Organization and Best Chef thr...
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...
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...
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 ...
The River Food Pantry is proud to announce that it has successfully reached its $12 million capital campaign goal to fund a new, larger facility that will allow the organization to serve more neighbors in need with greater efficiency, dignity, and impact. “We are incredibly grateful to every donor...
The River Food Pantry was nominated as a top finalist 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 four years in a row and Best Chef in 2023....
The day we’ve been hoping, planning and dreaming about for so many years has finally come! We have begun to....
After months of anticipation, this is getting real! Right now, The River is temporarily closed while staff move our entire....