The River Food Pantry has become the first redistribution organization (RDO) of Second Harvest Foodbank of Southern Wisconsin, according to a statement from the organization. The River can now redirect food sourced from Second Harvest to other local organizations throughout Dane County. Currently, the River’s current redistribution community partners include:
- Access Housing;
- Boys & Girls Clubs of Dane County;
- Dryden Terrace;
- Dryhootch;
- Friends of the State Street Family;
- Hope’s Home Ministries;
- La Follette High School;
- Neighborhood House Community Center;
- Porchlight Homeless Men’s Shelter;
- Shelter from the Storm Ministries;
- Paul Lutheran Church Community Store;
- The Beacon; and
- Warner Park Community Recreation Center.
The River distributes a wide variety of products to these organizations including fresh produce, ready-to-eat meals, nonperishable food, snacks, beverages, baby formula, and personal hygiene items.
