Financial support more critical than ever to meet the need MADISON, Wis. — February 29, 2024 — Without food pantries, thousands of people in our community wouldn’t have access to enough food to meet their basic needs. The demand across six of Dane County’s largest food pantries has reach...
Rhonda Adams, The River’s Executive Director, has been selected as a finalist for the Spirit of Service Award, which recognizes local veterans making a positive impact in our community. The winning veteran will receive $5,000. If she wins, Rhonda will donate these funds to local organizations serv...
Just in time for National Canned Food Month, Madison Originals and their members have once again organized the “Mad Can Food Drive” to support local food pantries, including The River! During the entire month of February, there are two ways that you can help The River fight food insecurity in th...
Saturday, March 23 8:00–10:30am The River Food Pantry (2201 Darwin Rd) “Everybunny” is invited to Curbside Breakfast with the Bunny on March 23 at The River Food Pantry! This drive-thru event will offer breakfast burritos with or without meat, french toast sticks, fruit, milk, and juice for t...
Through Whole Foods Market’s Nourishing Our Neighborhoods program, The River will redistribute fresh food to those in need Representatives from The River and Whole Foods Market celebrated the refrigerated van donation at Whole Foods Market’s new Madison store. MADISON, Wis. — Decemb...
The River Food Pantry joined State Representative Melissa Ratcliff, Chef Carmell Jackson of Melly Mell’s Soul Food, and Ian’s Pizza at the Capitol to kick off “The Mac Attack” being featured at Ian’s Pizza. MADISON, Wis. — December 4, 2023 — From November 28 through December 12, al...
UPDATE: Thanks to all who supported The River’s Giving Tuesday campaign! 137 donors generously gave over $28,000—plus, a $10,000 match—for a total of $38,221 to help provide fresh produce for our Dane County neighbors in need. Fresh fruits and vegetables are very popular, yet very expensive. Y...
Join Pat and Lanette from Magic 98 for a live radio remote broadcast at The River Food Pantry (2201 Darwin Road, Madison) on Thursday, November 9 from 6 am–3 pm to kick off the season of giving! Our goal for the day is to collect 200 holiday pies (all flavors welcome), as well as all other nonper...
In honor of Veterans Day, The River Food Pantry will distribute American flags to clients during our curbside distribution on Friday, November 10 from 10am–3pm. Rhonda Adams was stationed in Yongsan, South Korea at age 18. “It’s so important to show our veterans how much we care abo...
Stock up on ReMitts for the cold and the holidays! Each pair of these beautiful, warm, upcycled wool mittens is one of a kind. Plus, 100% of the proceeds benefit local food pantries, including The River, to feed our neighbors in need. Pick up yours ($40/pair) before the end of December! Find ...
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