Wood River Food Pantry

07/20/2026

We have some food items that are about to expire. We’ll be at the food pantry until 2:30.

06/23/2026

05/19/2026

It is with great satisfaction that I acknowledge the conclusion of the school year. We extend our deepest gratitude to the 12 groups that have supported our backpack program, each contributing weeks of service. Their collective efforts have enabled us to provide 60-70 backpacks weekly, a task that would be daunting without their dedication and teamwork. I would also like to express my sincere appreciation to the custodian at WRES, who has been instrumental in handling the delivering filled bags to the school and returning empty totes to the pantry, often involving considerable physical labor. Our heartfelt thanks go out to all involved.

03/22/2026

EASTER FOOD BASKETS! If you need help providing an Easter meal, please message Wood River Food Pantry or contact Nancy DeVore. This is for Wood River, Alda, and Prosser, Nebraska only. The last day to sign up is Friday, March 27th.

03/08/2026

The WR food pantry is doing Easter food baskets! If anyone wants to donate a food box, please let Nancy DeVore, Lisa Rathman, Pat Lammers, or Beckie King know. Please have them by Monday, March 30, either at the senior center or at the food pantry. We will be handing them out on Wednesday, April 1st. Please feel free to put anything else in the box to make it extra special. Suggested Easter basket contents: 5 lbs potatoes, family-size baked beans, dinner rolls, dessert, family-size Mac & cheese, and 2 cans of vegetables.

02/12/2026

UPDATE We found a crib.
Does anyone have access to a crib that they are ready to part with, as I have a family that could benefit from it?

01/04/2026

Appreciation is extended to the Wood River Rural School for their outstanding performance this year. The Lighthouse group at the high school, the elementary students, and Wood River Express have made significant contributions through monetary donations or food drives.