From Halloween parties to book clubs, churches, and schools, individuals and families, we are so grateful for the many people reaching out, collecting donations, and joining us in our mission to ensure our community continues to be fed. Thank you!! Last week, as we started to see the effects of t...
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...
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...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 4, 2025 Contacts: Anne Shlimovitz, Wayforward Resources, anne@wayfordwardresoures.org, 608-826-3408 Lisa Marshall, Badger Prairie Needs Network, communications@bpnn.org, 608-347-2112 Florence Edwards-Miller, Goodman Community Center, 608-204-3127 Becca Bolton, T...
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...
An important finishing touch has been added to The River Food Pantry’s new facility: beautiful new installations honoring the generous....
If you attended The River’s Grand Opening and 20th Anniversary Celebration on June 4th, you may have noticed an exciting....