Food NOW (Nights or Weekends)

Food NOW (Nights or Weekends)

Food NOW (Nights Or Weekends) is an after-hours food locker program of The River Food Pantry. Food NOW is available to the public whenever The River’s curbside distribution is closed.

There are 10 outdoor lockers located in the front of The River (2201 Darwin Rd, Madison) against the wall. Each locker contains a short-term supply of shelf-stable foods at no cost. Anyone is welcome to access food from these lockers—you do not need to be an existing client of The River.

You are welcome to access 1 locker within 72 hours. The River restocks emptied lockers Monday–Friday. Locks are managed remotely, with combinations changed daily. Food NOW is meant to provide immediate emergency food support when access to The River’s other services is unavailable.

How to Use the Lockers:

1. Choose a locked locker and use your phone to scan the QR code or visit the listed URL.
2. Complete the online form.
3. Check your text messages for the locker combination. It may take a minute or two to receive it.
4. Enter the combination into the lock. Then press the unlock button.
5. Take the food you would like.
6. Leave the lock inside of the locker.
7. Close the door and enjoy your day!

Food NOW (Nights Or Weekends) is made possible through the generous support of:

The Wisconsin Idea Fellowship Program