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Munch Mobile Meals

Launched in 2016, Munch is our mobile meals program that delivers free healthy meals to children and adults in dozens of low-income neighborhoods throughout Madison and Fitchburg. Each meal contains a sandwich or main menu item, a fruit or vegetable, a grain, a treat, and a drink. In addition to these free meals, everyone is welcome to take home additional fresh produce for a snack or to use in preparing other meals. No registration is required.

Focused on serving children who qualify for free or reduced-price school lunches, as well as their families and caretakers, Munch operates 5 days per week, including school breaks, to help bridge nutritional gaps by providing a reliable source of weekly meals.

For any questions or comments, please contact the Munch staff at munch@riverfoodpantry.org or (608) 661-1223.

2026 Munch Schedule: Feb. 16–June 12
(No Service May 25)

Monday
Time
Goodman Library 1:10–1:30 pm
Cypress Splash Park 1:40–2:00 pm
Penn Park 2:05–2:20 pm
Sirloin Strip 2:25–2:40 pm
Southdale Park 2:50–3:15 pm
Brittingham Apartments (community room drop-off) TBD
Tuesday
Time
The Triangle (Karabis Apartments) 2:05–2:20 pm
East Madison Community Center 2:45–3:15 pm
Salvation Army (Darbo Dr) 3:20­–3:40 pm
Hawthorne Library 3:45­–4:05 pm
Lakeview Library 4:20–4:35 pm
Wednesday
Time
The HighLine Senior Apartments 2:50–3:10 pm
ReNew High Ridge 3:15–3:30 pm
Nakoma Heights Apartments 3:45–4:05 pm
New Fountain Apartments 4:10–4:30 pm
Thursday
Time
Vera Court 2:45–3:05 pm
Kennedy Heights Townhomes 3:10–3:30 pm
Parkcrest Apartments 3:35–3:55 pm
Oak Park Terrace (mailbox) 4:05–4:20 pm
Harmony Apartments (community room drop-off) TBD
The Meadowlands Apartments (drop-off at the Hope Center) TBD
Friday
Time
Trailsway 3:00–3:20 pm
Ridgecrest Apartments 3:25–3:45 pm
Packers Townhouses 3:50–4:10 pm
Northport Apartments 4:15–4:35 pm

Thank you to the following organizations for their generous financial support of Munch!

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Logo of city of madison
Dane County, Office for Equity and Inclusion
Courtier Foundation
  WI ADK Beetow Memorial Grant
 

 

 

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