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2020

	‘MadCity Night In’ Virtual Fundraiser Supports Dane County At-Risk Families Spectrum News 1 \| May 21, 2020
	Madison eyes ‘relief and recovery’ effort for rising food needs amid COVID-19 pandemic Wisconsin State Journal \| May 7, 2020
	Power of Partnerships Second Harvest Foodbank \| May 6, 2020
	Old National Bank responds to Urgent COVID-19 Need with $1.2 million commitment Old National Bank \| May 5, 2020
	Local catering company, Madison family continue to do good during pandemic NBC 15 \| May 2, 2020
	With real games on hold, Forward Madison FC sells tickets to imaginary match to benefit restaurants, health care workers Wisconsin State Journal \| May 1, 2020
	Cap Times’ Evjue Foundation announces $635,000 in special COVID-19 grants The Cap Times \| April 27, 2020
	April Downtown Down Low Podcast Downtown Madison \| April 24, 2020
	Part 5: Still Surviving (and Thriving!) during the Pandemic American Marketing Association – Madison Chapter \| April 20, 2020
	Red Cross sets up temporary hotel shelter for Madison fire victims WKOW \| April 19, 2020
	Local Companies Doing Great Things Gordon Flesch Company \| April 17, 2020
	Why are only 15% of Madison’s low-income students getting free meals from district during COVID-19 closures? Wisconsin State Journal \| April 13, 2020
	Forward Madison FC raises $3,000 from t-shirt sales for River Food Pantry Channel 3000 \| April 13, 2020
	River Food Pantry soldiers on with curbside lunch, mobile delivery Madison Commons \| April 5, 2020
	Know Your Madisonian: River Food Pantry CEO is passionate about feeding people, especially during COVID-19 pandemic Wisconsin State Journal \| April 5, 2020
	Madison area food banks ramp up as demand surges amid COVID-19 pandemic Wisconsin State Journal \| April 3, 2020
	The Food Workers Facing the Pandemic The Progressive \| March 27, 2020
	River Food Pantry needs volunteers Channel 3000 \| March 26, 2020
	Madison College donates 3,755 pounds of food to River Food Pantry Channel 3000 \| March 24, 2020
	The Way We Eat: COVID-19 Puts More Pressure On Food Aid Organizations WORT-FM \| March 19, 2020
	Pantries prepare Isthmus \| March 19, 2020
	$35,000 in anonymous donations to River Food Pantry help provide curbside meals to Madison families Channel 3000 \| March 17, 2020
	Food pantries moving to curbside pickup Wisconsin State Journal \| March 17, 2020
	Food pantries working to keep serving through coronavirus outbreak WKOW \| March 13, 2020
	River Food Pantry makes tough decisions with COVID-19 crisis Spectrum News \| March 13, 2020
	Food supply for Madison’s pantries, shelters threatened by COVID-19 developments The Cap Times \| March 13, 2020
	Disc golf tournament in the snow raises money for food pantry WKOW \| January 25, 2020
	Disc golfers compete in snow to benefit The River Food Pantry Channel 3000 \| January 25, 2020
	Well Expo helps visitors keep resolutions WKOW \| January 18, 2020
	‘A great example of community’: Group starts weekend food bag program for Thoreau students The Cap Times \| January 11, 2020

2019

	Nonprofits partner to bolster Madison school food pantries Wisconsin State Journal \| December 28, 2019
	Black Power 2019: Wisconsin’s 49 Most Influential Black Leaders Madison365 \| December 12, 2019
	Top local charities in Southwestern Wisconsin NBC15 \| December 5, 2019
	Three UW-Madison students named 2020 Rhodes finalists UW-Madison News \| November 25, 2019
	Ultrazone offers free games of laser tag for food donations Channel 3000 \| November 20, 2019
	MATC culinary students prepare feast for River Food pantry’s Thanksgiving meal NBC15 \| November 18, 2019
	Food pantry blaming federal tax changes for drop in donations WKOW27 \| November 15, 2019
	15th Annual North Star Awards Will Honor Unsung Heroes Madison365 \| November 11, 2019
	City, Nonprofits Work For North Side Security Madison Commons \| November 7, 2019
	‘It’s really just a Band-Aid’: Food pantry CEO says wheel tax reimbursement isn’t enough Channel 3000 \| October 22, 2019
	New Food Delivery Service In Madison Area Brings Pantry Items To Seniors Wisconsin Public Radio \| October 14, 2019
	‘It doesn’t have to be that way:” New food delivery program to feed Madison-area elderly Channel 3000 \| October 10, 2019
	New food pantry delivery service for low-income older adults NBC15 \| October 8, 2019
	Wolfie’s Wellness helps students eat more healthy The Clarion \| August 28, 2019
	Food for Success Coalition Seeks Volunteers for School Food Pantries Madison365 \| August 2, 2019
	Growing “Badger Volunteers” Program Builds Long-Term Relationships Madison365 \| August 1, 2019
	OutReach LGBT Community Center offers services and support Northside News \| August 1, 2019
	Northside Food Pantries Northside News \| August 1, 2019
	Northside Farmers Market collaborations support food access Northside News \| July 31, 2019
	The River has set the table to nourish a community Northside News \| July 31, 2019
	25,000 in Wisconsin could lose food share assistance if proposal for new eligibility rule passes Channel 3000 \| July 26, 2019
	Madison brewery gives back to local food pantry NBC15 \| June 25, 2019
	500 volunteers participate in United Way of Dane County’s Day of Action WKOW27 \| June 21, 2019
	Food for Success coalition aiming to combat childhood hunger in Madison The Cap Times \| June 13, 2019
	New Coalition Seeks to End Hunger in Madison’s Schools Madison365 \| June 13, 2019
	Madison Burger Week gives back to the community NBC15 \| June 5, 2019
	Cap Times’ Evjue Foundation gives $1.8 million to area nonprofits The Cap Times \| June 5, 2019
	SPECIAL REPORT: Looking for solutions to the summer hunger gap Fox 47 News \| June 4, 2019
	From rosé to beer, Madison’s summertime drink scene is in full swing this week Madison Magazine \| June 3, 2019
	The River Runs Deep Our Lives Magazine \| May 2019
	UW-Madison student receives Udall Scholarship to further environmental work University of Wisconsin-Madison \| April 24, 2019
	Mobile lunch program delivers free meals ahead of Easter NBC15 \| April 20, 2019
	Gotham Bagels offering rainbow bagels in May Madison Magazine \| April 10, 2019
	Volunteering at home: Alternative break options now include Madison area The Clarion \| March 27, 2019
	Food pantry delivers free lunches to kids on spring break NBC15 \| March 27, 2019
	Madison Originals: Feed the Need NBC15 \| March 24, 2019
	Valentine’s 5K brings runners out into the cold Channel 3000 \| February 9, 2019
	‘Women are tough’: Hundreds brave cold at Madison’s Women’s Wave rally News 3 \| January 19, 2019
	Sharon Mohr Receives Senior Service Award Rotary Club of Madison \| January 18, 2019
	Food banks ready for influx of people needing help due to the partial govt shutdown WKOW27 \| January 10, 2019
	Local food pantries could see an increase in use if shutdown continues NBC15 \| January 9, 2019
	Thinking Forward Together: Helping Organizations SOAR! Global Learning Partners, Jay Ekleberry \| January 7, 2019

2018

	Mobile food truck to offer students lunches during winter break; The River Food Pantry’s MUNCH program serves kids News 3 \| December 21, 2018
	The River and other Madison-area groups receive donations from American Family charity NBC15 \| December 10, 2018
	Turkeys ready for Madison food pantry’s Thanksgiving meal WKOW27 \| November 13, 2018
	Holiday Food Drives: Feeding the Greater Madison Community Madison Essentials \| October 14, 2018
	The River Food Pantry hopes to meet growing need in the community NBC15 \| October 9, 2018
	SPECIAL REPORT: Food deserts and Madison’s response Fox 47 News \| October 9, 2018
	The River Food Pantry aims to expand by 2020 NBC15 \| September 14, 2018
	The River Food Pantry aims to double space by 2020, expand services in Madison The Cap Times \| September 12, 2018
	‘Buy one, donate one’ campaign aims to stock Madison food pantries with fresh produce The Cap Times \| June 7, 2018
	Featured on Wisconsin Foodie Wisconsin Foodie \| April 5, 2018
	2018 Feed the Need event NBC15 \| March 25, 2018
	Hunger advocacy groups concerned about proposed changes to state’s welfare system News 3 \| February 5, 2018
	Lifters at local gym raise money, donations for River Food Pantry News 3 \| January 29, 2018

2017

Giving hunger a face

The Clarion | November 21, 2017

Madison’s MUNCH free lunch program gets an upgrade, chance to expand with new van

The Cap Times | August 24, 2017

Great Lakes celebrates anniversary by giving back

News 3 | August 24, 2017

More Wisconsin families are pulling themselves out of poverty, but help still needed

The Cap Times | August 5, 2017

Food drive aims to help pantries during slow donation season

NBC15 | April 3, 2017

Local business help “Feed the Need” in Madison

NBC15 | April 2, 2017

“Feed the Need” benefit for the River Food Pantry

NBC15 | March 26, 2017

Fun on Ice event benefits food pantry

News 3 | January 25, 2017

2016

Local food pantry goes mobile to make sure Dane County kids stay fed

NBC15 | December 21, 2016

2015

Local food pantry in need of winter clothing donations

NBC15 | January 19, 2015

Non-profits hope to make the most of 2015

News 3 | January 2015

No Time to Wait – It’s a new year and a new chance for a better city

Madison Magazine | January 2015

	‘MadCity Night In’ Virtual Fundraiser Supports Dane County At-Risk Families Spectrum News 1 \| May 21, 2020
	Madison eyes ‘relief and recovery’ effort for rising food needs amid COVID-19 pandemic Wisconsin State Journal \| May 7, 2020
	Power of Partnerships Second Harvest Foodbank \| May 6, 2020
	Old National Bank responds to Urgent COVID-19 Need with $1.2 million commitment Old National Bank \| May 5, 2020
	Local catering company, Madison family continue to do good during pandemic NBC 15 \| May 2, 2020
	With real games on hold, Forward Madison FC sells tickets to imaginary match to benefit restaurants, health care workers Wisconsin State Journal \| May 1, 2020
	Cap Times’ Evjue Foundation announces $635,000 in special COVID-19 grants The Cap Times \| April 27, 2020
	April Downtown Down Low Podcast Downtown Madison \| April 24, 2020
	Part 5: Still Surviving (and Thriving!) during the Pandemic American Marketing Association – Madison Chapter \| April 20, 2020
	Red Cross sets up temporary hotel shelter for Madison fire victims WKOW \| April 19, 2020
	Local Companies Doing Great Things Gordon Flesch Company \| April 17, 2020
	Why are only 15% of Madison’s low-income students getting free meals from district during COVID-19 closures? Wisconsin State Journal \| April 13, 2020
	Forward Madison FC raises $3,000 from t-shirt sales for River Food Pantry Channel 3000 \| April 13, 2020
	River Food Pantry soldiers on with curbside lunch, mobile delivery Madison Commons \| April 5, 2020
	Know Your Madisonian: River Food Pantry CEO is passionate about feeding people, especially during COVID-19 pandemic Wisconsin State Journal \| April 5, 2020
	Madison area food banks ramp up as demand surges amid COVID-19 pandemic Wisconsin State Journal \| April 3, 2020
	The Food Workers Facing the Pandemic The Progressive \| March 27, 2020
	River Food Pantry needs volunteers Channel 3000 \| March 26, 2020
	Madison College donates 3,755 pounds of food to River Food Pantry Channel 3000 \| March 24, 2020
	The Way We Eat: COVID-19 Puts More Pressure On Food Aid Organizations WORT-FM \| March 19, 2020
	Pantries prepare Isthmus \| March 19, 2020
	$35,000 in anonymous donations to River Food Pantry help provide curbside meals to Madison families Channel 3000 \| March 17, 2020
	Food pantries moving to curbside pickup Wisconsin State Journal \| March 17, 2020
	Food pantries working to keep serving through coronavirus outbreak WKOW \| March 13, 2020
	River Food Pantry makes tough decisions with COVID-19 crisis Spectrum News \| March 13, 2020
	Food supply for Madison’s pantries, shelters threatened by COVID-19 developments The Cap Times \| March 13, 2020
	Disc golf tournament in the snow raises money for food pantry WKOW \| January 25, 2020
	Disc golfers compete in snow to benefit The River Food Pantry Channel 3000 \| January 25, 2020
	Well Expo helps visitors keep resolutions WKOW \| January 18, 2020
	‘A great example of community’: Group starts weekend food bag program for Thoreau students The Cap Times \| January 11, 2020

	Nonprofits partner to bolster Madison school food pantries Wisconsin State Journal \| December 28, 2019
	Black Power 2019: Wisconsin’s 49 Most Influential Black Leaders Madison365 \| December 12, 2019
	Top local charities in Southwestern Wisconsin NBC15 \| December 5, 2019
	Three UW-Madison students named 2020 Rhodes finalists UW-Madison News \| November 25, 2019
	Ultrazone offers free games of laser tag for food donations Channel 3000 \| November 20, 2019
	MATC culinary students prepare feast for River Food pantry’s Thanksgiving meal NBC15 \| November 18, 2019
	Food pantry blaming federal tax changes for drop in donations WKOW27 \| November 15, 2019
	15th Annual North Star Awards Will Honor Unsung Heroes Madison365 \| November 11, 2019
	City, Nonprofits Work For North Side Security Madison Commons \| November 7, 2019
	‘It’s really just a Band-Aid’: Food pantry CEO says wheel tax reimbursement isn’t enough Channel 3000 \| October 22, 2019
	New Food Delivery Service In Madison Area Brings Pantry Items To Seniors Wisconsin Public Radio \| October 14, 2019
	‘It doesn’t have to be that way:” New food delivery program to feed Madison-area elderly Channel 3000 \| October 10, 2019
	New food pantry delivery service for low-income older adults NBC15 \| October 8, 2019
	Wolfie’s Wellness helps students eat more healthy The Clarion \| August 28, 2019
	Food for Success Coalition Seeks Volunteers for School Food Pantries Madison365 \| August 2, 2019
	Growing “Badger Volunteers” Program Builds Long-Term Relationships Madison365 \| August 1, 2019
	OutReach LGBT Community Center offers services and support Northside News \| August 1, 2019
	Northside Food Pantries Northside News \| August 1, 2019
	Northside Farmers Market collaborations support food access Northside News \| July 31, 2019
	The River has set the table to nourish a community Northside News \| July 31, 2019
	25,000 in Wisconsin could lose food share assistance if proposal for new eligibility rule passes Channel 3000 \| July 26, 2019
	Madison brewery gives back to local food pantry NBC15 \| June 25, 2019
	500 volunteers participate in United Way of Dane County’s Day of Action WKOW27 \| June 21, 2019
	Food for Success coalition aiming to combat childhood hunger in Madison The Cap Times \| June 13, 2019
	New Coalition Seeks to End Hunger in Madison’s Schools Madison365 \| June 13, 2019
	Madison Burger Week gives back to the community NBC15 \| June 5, 2019
	Cap Times’ Evjue Foundation gives $1.8 million to area nonprofits The Cap Times \| June 5, 2019
	SPECIAL REPORT: Looking for solutions to the summer hunger gap Fox 47 News \| June 4, 2019
	From rosé to beer, Madison’s summertime drink scene is in full swing this week Madison Magazine \| June 3, 2019
	The River Runs Deep Our Lives Magazine \| May 2019
	UW-Madison student receives Udall Scholarship to further environmental work University of Wisconsin-Madison \| April 24, 2019
	Mobile lunch program delivers free meals ahead of Easter NBC15 \| April 20, 2019
	Gotham Bagels offering rainbow bagels in May Madison Magazine \| April 10, 2019
	Volunteering at home: Alternative break options now include Madison area The Clarion \| March 27, 2019
	Food pantry delivers free lunches to kids on spring break NBC15 \| March 27, 2019
	Madison Originals: Feed the Need NBC15 \| March 24, 2019
	Valentine’s 5K brings runners out into the cold Channel 3000 \| February 9, 2019
	‘Women are tough’: Hundreds brave cold at Madison’s Women’s Wave rally News 3 \| January 19, 2019
	Sharon Mohr Receives Senior Service Award Rotary Club of Madison \| January 18, 2019
	Food banks ready for influx of people needing help due to the partial govt shutdown WKOW27 \| January 10, 2019
	Local food pantries could see an increase in use if shutdown continues NBC15 \| January 9, 2019
	Thinking Forward Together: Helping Organizations SOAR! Global Learning Partners, Jay Ekleberry \| January 7, 2019

	Mobile food truck to offer students lunches during winter break; The River Food Pantry’s MUNCH program serves kids News 3 \| December 21, 2018
	The River and other Madison-area groups receive donations from American Family charity NBC15 \| December 10, 2018
	Turkeys ready for Madison food pantry’s Thanksgiving meal WKOW27 \| November 13, 2018
	Holiday Food Drives: Feeding the Greater Madison Community Madison Essentials \| October 14, 2018
	The River Food Pantry hopes to meet growing need in the community NBC15 \| October 9, 2018
	SPECIAL REPORT: Food deserts and Madison’s response Fox 47 News \| October 9, 2018
	The River Food Pantry aims to expand by 2020 NBC15 \| September 14, 2018
	The River Food Pantry aims to double space by 2020, expand services in Madison The Cap Times \| September 12, 2018
	‘Buy one, donate one’ campaign aims to stock Madison food pantries with fresh produce The Cap Times \| June 7, 2018
	Featured on Wisconsin Foodie Wisconsin Foodie \| April 5, 2018
	2018 Feed the Need event NBC15 \| March 25, 2018
	Hunger advocacy groups concerned about proposed changes to state’s welfare system News 3 \| February 5, 2018
	Lifters at local gym raise money, donations for River Food Pantry News 3 \| January 29, 2018

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