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Causes: Food, Food Banks & Pantries
Mission: Food, resources and faith to build a stronger community
Results: The River is South Central Wisconsin’s busiest food pantry. Since 2006, The River has grown to serve over 2,500 people—and counting!—every week in pursuit of our vision: a fully nourished community.
Target demographics: Those experiencing food insecurity, including children, seniors, veterans, and low-income families.
Direct beneficiaries per year: In 2023, we served 17,079 unique individuals throughout Dane County a total of 276,395 times.
Geographic areas served: Dane County, Wisconsin
Programs: Free groceries and freshly prepared meals for pickup or delivery, online grocery orders, mobile meals, and after-hours food lockers. The River also redistributes rescued food and resources to local partners to increase access while minimizing waste.