The River Food Pantry – Dane County, WI
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Our Mission

Food, resources and faith to build a stronger community

Our Vision

A fully nourished community

About Us
The River is South Central Wisconsin’s busiest food pantry. Services include free groceries for pickup or delivery, to-go meals, online grocery orders, mobile meals, and after-hours food lockers. The River also recovers food and resources—that would otherwise go to waste—from local retailers. Since 2006, The River has grown to serve over 3,500 people every week in pursuit of its vision: a fully nourished community.

Vote The River Food Pantry for Best Volunteer Opportunity in Madison!

The River Food Pantry was nominated as a top finalist for Best Volunteer Opportunity through Madison Magazine’s Best of Madison Awards! “We’re so excited to be nominated for Best of Madison for the...

Update on The River’s New Building – June 2025

Construction progress continues on The River Food Pantry's new building. The installation of the metal wall panels is starting to really show what the building will look like. The framing around the...

Father’s Day Cards 2025

This Father’s Day, show a dad (or dads) in your life you care by making a donation in their honor.   For every $25 donation to The River Food Pantry, you will help feed Dane County families in...

2024 Impact

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