After sorting through rescued food donations, The River’s Operations Specialist, Amanda Prusak, empties inedible produce into new on-site compost bins that will support local farms. In recognition of Earth Day, The River Food Pantry is focusing on strengthening its sustainabili...
Stephen (third from left) and Mary Lang (fourth from left) pose with their Senior Service Award amongst The River Food Pantry staff. The Rotary Club of Madison presented its Senior Service Award to Mary and Stephen Lang for their volunteerism through several organizations during the...
The River Food Pantry and the Northside Planning Council will sponsor a community blood drive with ImpactLife, the provider of blood components for local hospitals. In addition to saving lives, blood donors will receive from ImpactLife a gift card or bonus points to shop at the ImpactLife stor...
We are thrilled to recognize over 60 local food retailers as Food Waste Fighters for their significant donations of food and supplies in 2022 to The River to nourish Dane County households facing food insecurity. We applaud their commitment to minimizing food waste and supporting our community! Than...
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, $10 for every hour you volun...
The River Food Pantry has been selected once again as the beneficiary of the Hy-Vee Reusable Bag program that supports local nonprofits. For the months of March and April 2023, each time a $2.50 red "My Heart" Reusable Bag is purchased at the Hy-Vee located a...
As longtime residents of the Elvehjem and East Buckeye neighborhoods, Tim and Sue have been supporting The River for nearly 6 years. They first discovered the opportunity through their son-in-law, who regularly works with communities in need. As vocal advocates for The River, Tim and Sue make w...
MADISON, Wis. — February 24, 2023 — The River Food Pantry recently received a local emergency food pantry assistance grant of $111,686 from the Dane County Executive’s Office. The funding comes at a critical time, given recent announcements that temporary increases to the federal Supplement...
Saturday, April 1 8:00–10:30am The River Food Pantry (2201 Darwin Rd) “Everybunny” is invited to Curbside Breakfast with the Bunny on April 1 at The River Food Pantry! This drive-thru event will offer pancakes, eggs, meat, fruit, milk, and juice for the whole family. The Easter Bunny will be ...
Door Creek Church will host a community blood drive on Madison’s Northside from 12:00–4:00 pm on Wednesday, February 8, at 1181 N. Sherman Ave, inside Door Creek Church Activity Center. Sponsored once again by The River Food Pantry and Northside Planning Council, the public blood drive will supp...
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The River Food Pantry is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a $25,000 Good Neighbor Grant from Ascendium....