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 ...
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...
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 ...
A scenic ride on April 26 through the Sugar River Valley to help fight hunger in South Central Wisconsin MADISON, Wis. — March 10, 2025 — Cyclists and community members are invited to gather on Saturday, April 26 for The River Ride, a new charity bike ride supporting The River Food ...
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...
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...
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...
The River Food Pantry is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a $25,000 Good Neighbor Grant from Ascendium Education Group. The River is one of 40 recipients of a $25,000 Good Neighbor Grant, as nominated and voted on by Ascendium employees. This grant will help The River continue to s...
More than 500 households received groceries on Wednesday alone During its Thanksgiving grocery distribution last week, The River Food Pantry served more people in a single week than ever before. MADISON, Wis. — November 25, 2024 — The week before Thanksgiving, The Ri...
UPDATE: Thanks to all who supported The River’s Giving Tuesday campaign! 160 donors generously gave over $40,000—plus, a $20,000 match—for a total of $60,540 to help provide milk and eggs for our Dane County neighbors in need. Milk and eggs are staple foods rich in nutrients. Unfortunately, th...
In the days since The River team moved into our new building, it sometimes feels like we’re living in the....
The day we’ve been hoping, planning and dreaming about for so many years has finally come! We have begun to....