"The River is more family oriented than other food pantries I've been to. Other places basically kick you in and kick you out again. I know a lot of people who use The River.  It's made a real difference in their lives." ...

"The River means less stress in my life. I know I can depend - it's hard to say that for most people - I can depend on Jenny and her husband Andy to be here, for fresh food to give to my children, a warm and open heart to talk to and say a prayer with if I need to."  ...