MUNCH (Madison Unites to Nourish Children at Home) addresses a basic need for both social and educational growth through a mobile, neighborhood program that brings lunch to children and families. Proper, consistent nutrition for children is vital to their success in school. It is known that the educational achievement gap of children in poverty is large, and the gap is present even before they start school.
Neighborhoods that are selected for the free lunch distributions have large populations of children eligible for free school lunch. The River is excited to work with northside Madison residents directly within their neighborhoods, while also providing an opportunity for volunteers to get involved.
MUNCH provides mobile lunch services directly to children and families within their local neighborhoods. MUNCH bridges the gap that exists when school lunch is not available on weekends and over school breaks. With your help, we can unite to provide nourishment to children at their homes.
NEW MUNCH Distribution Hours (Starting Saturday, August 1)
Monday–Saturday
| Site Location | Time |
| Oak Park Terrace (near mailbox) | 11:00–11:15 am |
| Kennedy Heights | 11:20–11:35 am |
| Ridgecrest | 11:40–11:55 am |
| Vera Ct (in front of 714 Vera Ct.) | 12:00–12:15 pm |
| Parkcrest Apartments | 12:20–12:35 pm |
| Corner of Brentwood Pkwy and Trailsway | 12:40–12:55 pm |
| Packers Townhouses | 1:00–1:15 pm |
| Northport Apartments | 1:20–1:35 pm |
| Corner of Kipling Dr and Scott Ln | 1:40–1:55 pm |
For any questions or comments please contact the MUNCH staff at:
- Email: munch@riverfoodpantry.org
- Call: 608.661.1223
Thank you to the following organizations for their generous financial support of MUNCH!
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