The River Food Pantry – Dane County, WI

The River and all our programs will be CLOSED on Monday, Jan. 20 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

Whenever The River is closed, a limited supply of food is available in our after-hours food lockers. Learn more here.

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 and freshly prepared meals for pickup or delivery, online grocery orders, mobile meals, and after-hours food lockers. The River also redistributes rescued food and resources to local partners to increase access while minimizing waste. Since 2006, The River has grown to serve over 3,000 people every week in pursuit of its vision: a fully nourished community.

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2023 Impact

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