Blog | The River Food Pantry - Part 26

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Breakfast with Santa and Run Santa Run 5K

Breakfast with Santa December 5, 2015 8:00 a.m. Esquire Club Treat yourself, family and friends to a homemade breakfast and visit with Santa! Breakfast with Santa is December 5 at The Esquire Club from 8:00 —11: 00 a.m. Thank you Northside Business Association for organizing this popular ...

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2015 Harvest Dinner for Hunger Success!

It was a great night at the 6th Annual Harvest Dinner for Hunger. Over 240 guests set sail on a voyage to end hunger in Dane County. The evening was filled with great food, great fun, and inspirational stories from those touched by The River. The event raised $60,000, which will purchase nutritious...

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Volunteer Profile: Sharon Mohr

  Sharon Mohr is the friendly, smiling woman who greets you in the free clothing area at The River Food Pantry. When Sharon first volunteered at The River in the fall of 2013, she was retired from the state and had done some volunteer work on political campaigns. Sharon was introduced to...

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Andy Wins AARP Awards!

We are excited to announce that Andy Czerkas, River Founder and Director, has won the AARP Foundation's Hunger Hero Award, which includes a $15,000 grant to The River.  Andy is also the recipient of an AARP Magazine's Inspire Award and will be profiled in the December/January issues of AARP The Ma...

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Pantry News

Nominate The River Food Pantry for Best Charitable Organization & Best Chef in Madison!

The River Food Pantry has been nominated for Best Charitable Organization & Best Chef in Madison through the Madison.com People’s....

Grand Opening and 20th Anniversary Celebration

The River’s Grand Opening & 20th Anniversary Celebration: When: Thursday, June 4, 2026, from 4–6:30 pm Where: The River Food....


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