Drive-Thru Groceries
This program will resume at our new location, 3301 Packers Ave on January 30, 2026.
Clients can pick up free drive-thru groceries from The River once a week. The River does not allow clients inside of the facility. Instead, volunteers and staff will load groceries into people’s vehicles.
Our groceries include non-perishable food and perishable food (e.g., fruit, vegetables, dairy, meat, frozen items). When you arrive at The River for drive-thru groceries, please let a volunteer or staff member know if you need other specific items, such as gluten-free food, baby formula, diapers, wipes, adult diapers, menstrual products, cat and dog food, and non-dairy milk. These items have a limited availability but we will do our best to fulfill your requests.
DISTRIBUTION HOURS:
| Day | Hours |
| Tuesday | 9:00 am–3:00 pm (lining up begins at 8:45 am) |
| Wednesday | 12:00 pm–6:00 pm (lining up begins at 11:45 am) |
| Thursday* | 9:00 am–12:00 pm (lining up begins at 8:45 am) |
| Friday* | 9:00 am–3:00 pm (lining up begins at 8:45 am) |
PLEASE NOTE: The soonest you can begin forming a line is 15 minutes before we open. Do not come to The River before the line-up times listed above! *Thursdays and Fridays are typically less busy.
If you are not feeling well and need food, we encourage you to stay home. Please email info@riverfoodpantry.org and ask about setting up a proxy shopper.