May Staff Spotlight: Matt, Recovery Specialist
"I'm greatly enjoying my time at The River. It's very fulfilling to know I am a link in the chain helping my community with food access. I have found all my fellow workers and volunteers very warm and welcoming. It doesn't feel like work when you are part of such a great team, all working towards the amazing goal of feeding our city."
May Volunteer Spotlight: Judy W.
"Obviously at 83 years old I'm no longer gainfully employed in the job market, so I have a lot of time on my hands. Working at The River fills my days. The staff is GREAT and all the volunteers are interesting and fun to engage with. It is my 'happy place' and I can provide a much needed service to the community. Come join us and get in on the action!"
Thank you so much, Judy!🥰
To get started as a volunteer with The River, go to /volunteer.
Please help us be a top finalist in two categories in the Madison.com People's Choice Awards 🏆
Visit go.madison.com/peopleschoice, click on the ‘Local’ section, and nominate for The River under the ‘Charitable Organization’ category. Then go to the ‘People’ section and nominate for our Kitchen Team under the ‘Chef’ category. 🗳
Nominations are open from May 6-May 31. 🕛
Thank you for your support! 🙏
📣Big news! We’re hosting our first Community Meal in our new dining room TOMORROW, Thursday, May 14 from 12–2 pm🍽️
We’re thrilled to reintroduce the Community Meal program at The River after it was paused during the pandemic. It’s a chance to sit down, enjoy a delicious meal, connect with others, and restore a sense of community💛
Meals are also planned for May 28, June 11, and June 25🗓
Learn more here: /community-meals/
Thank you to this new volunteer group from @molina.healthcare for helping out this week preparing Family At-Home Meals and prepping the pantry for another busy week! 🍽️🥫
We appreciate you!🙏
Thank you for the Hilldale mail carriers and all the households who donated 7,255 pounds of shelf stable food this past Saturday!! 🙏🥫
These donations will be sorted and added to menus for our clients to select and enjoy. 🥣🥰
#StampOutHunger
FAM (Family At-Home Meals) presents this week: chef salad or garden salad with fresh fruit. 🥗🍎
The alternative option each week is a Sandwich Bag Lunch🥪
Our clients are invited to take home a free meal for everyone in their household once a week on Tuesday from 9am–3pm, Wednesday from 12–6pm, Thursday from 9am-12pm and Friday from 9am–3pm. 🚗
What an exciting day at The River! Comedian and supporter @elliottthreatt celebrated his 64th birthday with us and his friend @charlieberens by grilling brats in our parking lot! 🔥🚗
Thank you both for helping us feed Dane County! 🙏
Charlie will be performing at @overturecenter tonight and Saturday. If you're going to see him, bring your non-perishable food donations to the River's barrels in their lobby! 🥫
THIS SATURDAY, The River is participating in the National Association of Letter Carriers' annual #StampOutHunger food drive! This is a national food drive, but all food stays local🥰🥫
Please leave non-perishable food and personal hygiene items by your mailbox on Saturday, May 9. Your mail carrier will pick up donations on their routes and bring them to us! 📬 🛍
Thank you to all the mail carriers for supporting us and food pantries across the country🙏
FAM (Family At-Home Meals) presents this week: brats or grilled cheese in an insulated reusable lunch bag with pickle balls and fresh fruit. 🌭🍎
The alternative option each week is a Sandwich Bag Lunch🥪
Our clients are invited to take home a free meal for everyone in their household once a week on Tuesday from 9am–3pm, Wednesday from 12–6pm, Thursday from 9am-12pm and Friday from 9am–3pm. 🚗
