Due to worsening outdoor air quality from Canadian wildfire smoke, The River is making adjustments to continue to serve people while keeping our staff and volunteers safe. For today, Wednesday, June 28: Our mobile meals program, Munch, is canceled. All our other programs will continue to ...

The River Food Pantry was nominated as a top finalist for Best Charitable Organization, Best Customer Service & Best Chef in Madison through the Madison.com People’s Choice Awards! “Because of our wonderful supporters, The River won Best Charitable Organization and Best Customer Service in ...

  Our wonderful volunteers, Brinnan and Joel, have helped to lead The River's Saturday pantry session, called Pantry Express. Learn why they are so passionate about volunteering with this program.   "I started volunteering with The River in January of 2019. I was looking for a way to give b...

Dear Clients of The River, Hot summer temperatures have returned! For your safety, we highly recommend you bring items with you to help stay cool while you wait in our curbside distribution line, especially if your vehicle does not have air conditioning. This might include cold ...

Please help The River Food Pantry win the madison.com People’s Choice Awards for Best Charitable Organization and Best Customer Service in Madison! You can nominate 1 business in each category until May 18. Madison.com will tally up the nominations and only the top 5 businesses in each category w...

After sorting through rescued food donations, The River’s Operations Specialist, Amanda Prusak, empties inedible produce into new on-site compost bins that will support local farms.   In recognition of Earth Day, The River Food Pantry is focusing on strengthening its sustainabili...

Stephen (third from left) and Mary Lang (fourth from left) pose with their Senior Service Award amongst The River Food Pantry staff.   The Rotary Club of Madison presented its Senior Service Award to Mary and Stephen Lang for their volunteerism through several organizations during the...