The River Food Pantry – Dane County, WI
girl holding eggs over eyes with glass of milk
girl holding eggs over eyes with glass of milk

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 3,000 people every week in pursuit of its vision: a fully nourished community.

2024 Food Waste Fighters

We are thrilled to recognize 60 local food retailers as Food Waste Fighters for their significant donations of food and supplies in 2024 to The River to nourish Dane County households facing food...

Mother’s Day Cards 2025

This Mother’s Day, show a mom (or moms) 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 need....

Raise Money for The River by Volunteering at Brat Fest 2025

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...

2024 Impact

unique individuals

throughout Dane County served a total of

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