HOPE Holiday Food Drive 2023

Everyone deserves to enjoy a holiday meal, but not all can afford it in Dane County.

With today’s high cost of living, thousands of our low-income neighbors are being forced to choose between paying bills and buying groceries. Renee is one of our neighbors who is doing everything she can to stay afloat, while also dealing with a serious health condition that has impacted her diet and ability to work. This grandmother of three would love to share a holiday meal with her loved ones, but it’s just too expensive.

You can help. By sponsoring or supporting The River Food Pantry’s HOPE (Help Other People Eat) Holiday Food Drive, you will not only provide nutritious food to fill bellies over the holidays, you will help our food-insecure neighbors celebrate the season in ways that bring hope.

With your HOPE donation or sponsorship, you will help provide a bountiful variety of holiday groceries and freshly prepared holiday meals for a local family in need. Last year, HOPE supporters brought hope, holiday joy, and smiles to nearly 2,000 households, including Renee’s, throughout Thanksgiving and Christmas.

“Thank you for making our Christmas bright with the gift of food at a time when food prices seem unbearable,” said Renee. “Making a holiday meal feels impossible for me. Now at least I can celebrate with my family.”

As the need for food grows in 2023, The River is preparing to serve record numbers this holiday season—the pantry’s busiest time of year. By giving to HOPE, you will help local children, seniors, veterans, and low-income families celebrate the holidays with delicious, quality food that makes the season bright.

To give by check, please mail checks with the word “HOPE” in the memo to: The River Food Pantry, 2201 Darwin Road, Madison, WI 53704

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