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Pantry Partners Mittens: Stay Warm, Give Back

Pantry Partners Mittens: Stay Warm, Give Back

Cold weather and the holidays are just around the corner. Stay warm and give back with one-of-a-kind, upcycled wool mittens handcrafted by volunteers from Pantry Partners of Dane County (formerly known as ReMitts)! Each pair of these beautiful, warm mittens is handmade from repurposed woo...

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Update on The River’s New Building – November 2025

Work on The River Food Pantry's new building is nearing final completion! Finishing touches are being put on the interior with things like the installation of wood cabinets and countertops, hanging of wood doors, and finalizing all flooring finishes. Our mechanical, electrical and plumbing trades ar...

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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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Pantry News

Breakfast with the Bunny 2026

Saturday, April 4 8–11 am The River Food Pantry (3301 Packers Ave) “Everybunny” is invited to Breakfast with the Bunny....

The River Food Pantry Now Open at 3301 Packers Ave

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Rhonda Adams Executive Director The River Food Pantry rhonda@riverfoodpantry.org The River Food Pantry Now Open at 3301....


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