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...
UPDATE: Thanks to all who supported The River’s Pack the Pantry fundraising telethon! 449 donors generously gave over $47,000—plus two $5,000 matches—for a total of $57,858.60! Earlier this year, The River’s Pack the Pantry on Packers Ave campaign raised a total of $112,818 and collected ...
We are thrilled to recognize 55 local food retailers and organizations as Food Waste Fighters for their significant donations of food and supplies in 2025 to The River to nourish Dane County households facing food insecurity. We applaud their commitment to minimizing food waste and supportin...
You can raise money for The River Food Pantry by volunteering at the World’s Largest Brat Fest this Memorial Day Weekend at Willow Island at the Alliant Energy Center! When you sign up to volunteer and select ‘The River Food Pantry’ as your charity to support, $12 for every hour you v...
Saturday, April 4 8–11 am The River Food Pantry (3301 Packers Ave) “Everybunny” is invited to Breakfast with the Bunny on Saturday, April 4 from 8–11 am at The River Food Pantry (3301 Packers Ave)! This egg-celent sit-down meal will be held in The River’s new dining room. Every...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Rhonda Adams Executive Director The River Food Pantry rhonda@riverfoodpantry.org The River Food Pantry Now Open at 3301 Packers Ave Community is Welcome Back for Drive-Thru Groceries, To-Go Meals, and Other Programs The River Food Pantry opened for service in its new...
When you see one of The River’s vehicles driving around Dane County, you might not think much about what’s....
Cold weather and the holidays are just around the corner. Stay warm and give back with one-of-a-kind, upcycled wool and....