The Madison College Student Senate wants to make sure students are aware of food resources in the community in case you are in need or wish to help your community. Here is information about seven local resources you can use.
Madison College Food Pantry
https://students.madisoncollege.edu/resources/student-life/cupboard-food-pantries
Known as The Cupboard Food Pantry, it is well stocked with non-perishable items bought through Second Harvest Food Bank. Students can pick up 10 pounds of food once a week using their Madison College OneCard. You can donate online. (https://www.supportmadisoncollege.org/cupboard-student-food-pantry/)
Community Action Coalition Food Bank
https://www.cacscw.org/services/food-security/food-bank/
The CAC Food Bank supplies food to approximately 75 pantries and shelters in Dane, Jefferson and Waukesha Counties.
River Food Pantry
https://www.riverfoodpantry.org/
The River Food Pantry has free groceries for pickup or delivery, online ordering, mobile meals and after-hours lockers.
Way Forward Food Pantry
https://www.wayforwardresources.org/
In addition to a food pantry with delivery service, Way Forward Food Pantry also offers a clothing center and housing-stability programs.
Madison and Dane Food Resources
https://publichealthmdc.com/documents/food_resource_guide_eng.pdf
This service helps you locate community resources.
UW Food Support
https://dane.extension.wisc.edu/resources-for-food-security/
Provides information on food assistance, nutrition education and local services.
DHS Food Services
https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/foodshare/resources.htm
Provides a list of state-funded food resources.























