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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 Pantry, 3301 Packers Ave., Madison, WI 53704 Program: Begins at 5 pm Open to the public! During the program, you’ll hear remar...

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Pack the Pantry Telethon on April 29

Pack the Pantry Telethon on April 29

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 ...

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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 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...

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WDS Trivia Night for Charity

Get ready for an evening of fun, friendly competition and community impact as Wealth Distribution Strategies, LLC (WDS) hosts their annual Trivia Night in support of The River Food Pantry. Date: Friday, April 24 Time: 6–9 pm Location: Madison Marriott West (1313 John Q Hammons Dr., Middleto...

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Curbside Breakfast with the Bunny 2025

Saturday, April 12 8:00–10:30 am The River Food Pantry (2201 Darwin Rd) “Everybunny” is invited to Curbside Breakfast with the Bunny on Saturday, April 12 from 8:00–10:30 am at The River Food Pantry (2201 Darwin Rd)! This drive-thru event will offer to-go breakfasts for the whole f...

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Thoughtful Giving Panel Presentation

Thoughtful Giving Panel Presentation: Thursday, Feb. 20 from 4:30–6:00 pm at The River Food Pantry Learn from local professionals about ways to give beyond your checkbook Have you considered giving through stock, qualified charitable distributions, or donor-advised funds? Learn what planned givi...

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Curbside Breakfast with the Bunny 2024

Saturday, March 23 8:00–10:30am The River Food Pantry (2201 Darwin Rd) “Everybunny” is invited to Curbside Breakfast with the Bunny on March 23 at The River Food Pantry! This drive-thru event will offer breakfast burritos with or without meat, french toast sticks, fruit, milk, and juice for t...

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Magic 98 Live Broadcast from The River on Nov. 9

Join Pat and Lanette from Magic 98 for a live radio remote broadcast at The River Food Pantry (2201 Darwin Road, Madison) on Thursday, November 9 from 6 am–3 pm to kick off the season of giving! Our goal for the day is to collect 200 holiday pies (all flavors welcome), as well as all other nonper...

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Pantry News

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....

Dane County Food Pantries Launch Collaborative Bulk Purchasing Effort with 20-Ton Beef Delivery

Six major pantries partner with Second Harvest and local foundation to meet rising food insecurity through innovative cost-saving strategy [caption....


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