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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 insecurity. We applaud their commitment to minimizing food waste and supporting our community! Thanks to...

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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. In return, our staff will send a personalized Mother’s Day card. The deadline to order is Monday, M...

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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 and select ‘The River Food Pantry’ as your charity to support, $12 for every hour you volunteer ...

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Blooming with Excitement: Spring Updates on The River

  Spring is finally here!  I loved the teaser warmer days we had a couple of weeks ago and love seeing the crocus and early spring flowers starting to appear.  Although it’s been a pretty mild winter overall, it’s been a tough one for construction of The River’s new facility.  Without...

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No Stopping, Standing, or Parking on Packers Ave

Dear Clients, The River CANNOT allow lines of vehicles on Packers Ave or in our parking lot before our curbside distribution begins. The soonest you can begin forming a line is 15 MINUTES before we open (see hours at www.riverfoodpantry.org/hours). Reasons why we NEED your cooperation: To protect ...

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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 (2201 Darwin Rd)! This drive-thru event will offer to-go breakfasts for the whole f...

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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 through stock, qualified charitable distributions, or donor-advised funds? Learn what planned givi...

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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 gifts. While cash can be an easy and convenient vehicle to support your favorite nonprofits, there are ot...

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2024 Food Waste Fighters

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Mother’s Day Cards 2025

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