RIVER FALLS FOOD PANTRY WILL CONTINUE TO SUPPORT ANYONE IN NEED WITH MODIFIED FOOD DISTRIBUTION
River Falls Community Food Pantry Will Continue to Support Anyone in Need with Modified Food Distribution A message from our Board of Directors on March 18, 2020: There are unique food distribution challenges due to the current concerns nationwide. COVID-19 has impacted all of us in one way or another. Our organization is making a […]
RF Lions Club Latest “Roar” in New Building Fundraising
The River Falls Lions Club recently presented our Food Pantry with a check for $25,000. These funds will help us pay for the new 5,200 square foot building set to open in October. This facility will allow more families to receive critical food items, accept more donations, and the new Food Education Room where cooking […]
Donations Accepted at the River Falls Fighting Fish Game on June 26th
The River Falls Community Food Pantry will be accepting donations at the Fighting Fish game on Wednesday, June 26th. Tailgating starts at 5:30pm, game at 7:30pm. You can bring a food donation or, if you wish, a monetary donation to help us fund our new facility currently under construction. Board members will be on hand […]
Ezekiel Lutheran Church Offering Free Meals this Summer!
Summertime can be hard on families when it comes to food insecurity. School is out and it can stretch a budget even further without the breakfast and lunches offered throughout the year. Now, Ezekiel Lutheran Church is helping with free community meals from June 12th through August 28th, (with the exception of July 3rd). Checkout the […]
#StampOutHunger Letter Carriers’ Food Drive, May 11th
It’s that time of year, again! The 27th annual Letter Carriers’ Food Drive will take place Saturday, May 11th. Nationwide people will be putting food donations on their mailboxes to be brought to the local food pantries. Since 2012, 48,500 pounds of food has been donated to the River Falls Food Pantry during this drive. […]
A New Facility and Sunny Days Ahead!
On Tuesday, April 16th the Food Pantry broke ground on our new location set to be completed in September of 2019! The new building will offer more shopping space, larger storage areas for donations, (both perishable and non-perishable), and an educational room for volunteers and community groups. Our board of directors and members of the […]
Dick’s Fresh Market Customers Continue to Register Donations
If you’ve ever been to Dick’s Fresh Market you may have noticed a card posted at each register that says, “$5 Donation to the River Falls Food Pantry.” Every day customers are able to add a donation onto their grocery purchase. It never ceases to amaze our board and volunteers at the generosity of the […]
Cold Weather Shelter Open During Frigid Temps
From the City of River Falls: “With extreme temperatures forecast through Friday, the City has decided to open the Hoffman Park Storm Shelter (near the baseball stadium in Hoffman Park), for 24/7 usage beginning today (Monday) at 3 p.m. and continuing through noon on Friday. Chairs, tables, restrooms, a refrigerator, microwave, and kitchen counter with […]
1st Year of “Food for Fines!”
The River Falls Police Department held its “Food for Fines” donation drive during the month of December. Anyone who brought in a non-perishable food donation received $5 off a parking ticket. They also accepted donations from the public. This year earned the Pantry 140 pounds of food and $60 in cash. Thanks to the department […]
Meyer Middle School’s Penny Wars Makes “Cents”
November 20, 2018 The students and staff at Meyer Middle School held their Annual Food Drive and Penny Wars to benefit the Pantry. From November 12th to 16th each homeroom competed to raise the most in donations. Students also learned about what we do and how we help the community.. The winning class visited us […]