The River Food Pantry – Dane County, WI

Our Mission

Food, resources and faith to build a stronger community

Our Vision

A fully nourished community

About Us
The River is Dane County’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 4,000 people every week in pursuit of its vision: a fully nourished community.

Raise Money for The River by Volunteering at Brat Fest 2026

You can raise money for The River Food Pantry by volunteering at the World’s Largest Brat Fest this Memorial Day Weekend at Willow Island at the Alliant Energy Center! When you sign up to volunteer...

Breakfast with the Bunny 2026

Saturday, April 4 8–11 am The River Food Pantry (3301 Packers Ave) “Everybunny” is invited to Breakfast with the Bunny on Saturday, April 4 from 8–11 am at The River Food Pantry (3301 Packers Ave)!...

The River Food Pantry Now Open at 3301 Packers Ave

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Rhonda Adams Executive Director The River Food Pantry rhonda@riverfoodpantry.org The River Food Pantry Now Open at 3301 Packers Ave Community is Welcome Back for Drive-Thru...

2025 Impact

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throughout Dane County served a total of

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