The River Food Pantry – Dane County, WI

The River and all our programs will be CLOSED on Friday, Feb. 28 for cleaning and staff development.

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 for pickup or delivery, to-go meals, online grocery orders, mobile meals, and after-hours food lockers. The River also rescues food and resources from 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.

Curbside Breakfast with the Bunny 2025

Saturday, April 12 8:00–10:30 am The River Food Pantry (2201 Darwin Rd) “Everybunny” is invited to Curbside Breakfast with the Bunny on Saturday, April 12 from 8:00–10:30 am at The River Food Pantry...

Thoughtful Giving Panel Presentation

Thoughtful Giving Panel Presentation: Thursday, Feb. 20 from 4:30–6:00 pm at The River Food Pantry Learn from local professionals about ways to give beyond your checkbook Have you considered giving...

Four Strategies to Maximize Your Charitable Giving

Written by Sarah Musgrave, Ameriprise Financial Registered Practice Associate Many investors care deeply about giving back to their communities, and they often do so through traditional monetary...

2024 Impact

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throughout Dane County served a total of

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