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What Should I Expect on My First Food Pantry Visit?

What Should I Expect on My First Food Pantry Visit?

The River Food Pantry is Here to Serve You and Your Family Many factors can lead to food insecurity: changes in employment, family situations, unexpected expenses and other unforeseen circumstances. Today, more Americans must supplement their food resources for the very first time. Being in this ...

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Unprecedented times, unconventional giving

Our donors are adapting to maximize the impact of their donation and are choosing these financially smart ways to support The River Food Pantry. IRA Gifts Since 2015, there’s been a law that allows Americans 70 ½ years or older to make tax-free donations from a traditional or ROTH IRA up ...

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Donor Spotlight: Helen Drobniak

Helen Drobniak has been a dedicated supporter of The River Food Pantry, trying to give when she can for nearly a decade. Her gifts have fed countless families, children and seniors facing food insecurity in our community. Helen has also chosen to name The River in her will so she can continue to...

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Rhonda Adams Named Executive Director of The River Food Pantry

Rhonda Adams, Executive Director of The River Food Pantry The River Food Pantry has named Rhonda Adams as Executive Director. Adams has seamlessly assumed the role of interim executive director since June, a reason why The River never missed a beat throughout the pandemic. She brings decades ...

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Free Thanksgiving To-go Meals for Dane County Families in Need

Each Thanksgiving to-go meal will be served cold and include a menu with reheating instructions and allergen information, as presented by The River’s Community Meals Coordinator, Chris Tuttle (left), and Interim Executive Director, Rhonda Adams. MADISON, Wis. — November 20, 2020 — The Rive...

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Volunteer Spotlight: Malik Terrab

"I love volunteering at The River not only because of the opportunity to serve my community, but also because of the stories and perspectives I gain from those I work with." –Malik Terrab Local high school senior, Malik Terrab, first began volunteering with The River in 2018 with his mother—...

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The River Expands Curbside Meal Pick-up Program, FAM

The River's Community Meals Coordinator, Chris Tuttle (left), and Meals Coordinator Assistant, Rachael Maynes, pose in front of curbside distribution, which is now separated into two lanes to make it more efficient for families to pick up FAM multiple times a week.   To increase accessib...

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The River Launches Free Food Delivery Program for the Homebound

River Delivers seeks more volunteers to help meet high demand for home deliveries (Left to right) JJ Meyer, River Delivers Coordinator, helps River Runners, Judy Fisher and Mark Allen, load their car with groceries to deliver to those who are facing food insecurity and unable to leave home due to ...

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Gluten-Free Food Boxes Now Offered at The River

The River now offers free boxes of gluten-free food through its curbside grocery distribution on Tuesday–Friday from 10am–3pm. “Thanks to client feedback, we recognized a growing need for gluten-free food,” said Rhonda Adams, Interim Executive Director of The River. “Thanks to donor...

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60,000 pairs of socks donated to those in need around Dane County

The River Food Pantry shares Bombas socks with local nonprofits After receiving its largest sock donation from Bombas, The River Food Pantry is ‘knee deep’ in socks for the rising number of individuals needing assistance due to COVID-19. MADISON, Wis. — August 13, 2020 — Dane County men...

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Pantry News

Four Strategies to Maximize Your Charitable Giving

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The River Food Pantry Receives a $25,000 Grant from Ascendium to Address Rising Food Insecurity

The River Food Pantry is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a $25,000 Good Neighbor Grant from Ascendium....


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