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.
The River is moving to a brand new building in January 2026. Due to this transition, the last day of MUNCH will be Dec. 19, 2025. Munch mobile meals will resume operation in early February 2026. Read the latest updates on how this transition will impact our programs.
Munch Fall Schedule: September 2 – December 19
| Monday |
Time |
| Cypress Splash Park | 1:10–1:30 pm |
| Goodman Library | 1:40–2:00 pm |
| Penn Park | 2:05–2:25 pm |
| Sirloin Strip | 2:35–2:55 pm |
| Southdale Park | 3:05–3:35 pm |
| Birmingham Apartments – community room drop off | TBD |
| Tuesday |
Time |
| Karabis Apartments | 2:00-2:20 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 | 4:25–4:45 pm |
| Wednesday |
Time |
| The HighLine Senior Apartments | 2;50–3:10 pm |
| ReNew High Ridge (office) | 3:15 -3:35 pm |
| Nakoma Heights Apartments | 3:50–4:10 pm |
| New Fountain Apartments | 4:15–4:35 pm |
| Thursday – No Service November 27 |
Time |
| Kennedy Heights | 3:20–3:40 pm |
| Parkcrest Apartments | 3:45–4:05 pm |
| Vera Court | 4:10–4:30 pm |
| Oak Park Terrace (mailbox) | 4:35–4:55 pm |
| Harmony Apartments -community room drop-off | TBD |
| The Meadowlands Apartments -community room drop-off | TBD |
| Friday – No service November 28 |
Time |
| Trailsway | 2:45–3:05 pm |
| Ridgecrest Apartments | 3:10–3:30 pm |
| Packers Townhouses | 3:35–3:55 pm |
| Northport Apartments | 4:00–4:30 pm |
Thank you to the following organizations for their generous financial support of Munch!
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Dane County, Office for Equity and Inclusion
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| Courtier Foundation |
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| WI ADK Beetow Memorial Grant |
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