By Becca Carpenter
The River Food Pantry

Get ready for a birthday bash. The River Food Pantry is celebrating 15 years of feeding Dane County Saturday, May 15, from 4–6 pm, with live music, raffles, food, drinks and goodie bags served curbside. 

All proceeds from this drive-thru fundraising event will go toward providing healthy food for the growing number of food-insecure families who utilize The River’s services due to the ongoing pandemic. 

“For $50 a person, you will take home a beautiful meal and enjoy live music, a wine pull and raffles from the safety of your car, all while supporting Dane County families facing food insecurity,” said Rhonda Adams, executive director at The River. “Come experience The River’s curbside distribution for yourself and help us celebrate 15 years of caring, compassion and community.”

Pre-registration for The River’s Birthday Bash will be available in April. Learn more at riverfoodpantry.org/birthdaybash.

The River Food Pantry, serving over 1,000 diverse households each week, is south central Wisconsin’s busiest food pantry. Our services include free groceries for curbside pickup or delivery, freshly prepared to-go meals, and mobile lunches for children and families in low-income neighborhoods. 

More than just a food pantry, we build community by offering opportunities to serve, donate and collaborate. We also partner with local organizations to minimize food waste and improve access to reliable sources of food. Since opening in 2006, our vision has been to achieve a fully nourished community. Learn more at riverfoodpantry.org.