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Northside Blood Drive on May 25

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...

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2022 Food Waste Fighters

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...

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Raise Money for The River by Volunteering at Brat Fest 2023

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...

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Support The River Through Hy-Vee Reusable Bag Program

  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...

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Donor Spotlight: Tim & Sue Eberle

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...

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Curbside Breakfast with the Bunny 2023

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 ...

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Northside Blood Drive on February 8

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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Pantry News

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....

The River Food Pantry Smashes Records Before Thanksgiving

More than 500 households received groceries on Wednesday alone   During its Thanksgiving grocery distribution last....


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