Join us this Saturday (December 15 from  2-4PM) for a public open house to celebrate the launch of Kitchen

to Table: Wisconsin Food ​Recovery Network.  

Fighting Poverty.  ending hunger.  locally.

BPNN operates one of the busiest food pantries in Dane County, WI.  We also offer free community meals, nutrition education for seniors and children, hands-on cooking classes in our Prairie Kitchen, a community garden, and legal advocacy to fight homelessness and level the playing field for people without financial resources.  

We are 100% volunteer - all funds raised go toward our mission and keeping the lights on. ​ Join our team by registering as a group or individual. 
Food Pantry Hours 
Monday: 10AM-12PM
Tuesday: 10AM-12PM
Thursday: 10AM-6:30PM
Friday: 10AM-12PM
Saturday: 10AM-12:30PM

Closed on Wednesdays and Sundays
​As a courtesy to our volunteers, shoppers are asked to arrive no later than 30 minutes before our scheduled closing time.   ​​
Please call 2-1-1 if you need help when we are closed. ​

BPNN has schedule updates for the holiday season.  Please call first if you are unsure. 

LAST  Community Meal of 2018

Only one meal remaining in 2018:  Dec 1.  Join us for a visit from Santa and Mrs Claus, free family portraits by Jesse Charles, Mending Day with the Sugar River UMC ladies, and a delicious meal.  The fun starts at 10 am and meal is served from 11:30a- 12:45p.  All are welcome!

Mending Days! 

Sugar River United Methodist Church volunteers mend clothing during the 1st Saturday meal of every month.  

Enjoy lunch at the free community meal and let these talented ladies hem
your skirts or slacks; replace buttons; fix a ripped seam, tear, hole, strap, or belt loop.  Learn more...
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Weather Policy

The BPNN facility and the food pantry close when Verona schools are closed due to bad weather or road conditions.  Please see our bad weather policy.  If you are having a food emergency, please call 2-1-1.

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Holiday Schedule

The Badger Prairie Needs Network will be closed on the following dates so that our volunteers can celebrate the season:

Nov. 22- Nov. 24
Dec. 23- Dec. 25
Dec 30 - Jan. 1

If you are having a food emergnecy when the BPNN pantry is closed, please call 2-1-1 for assistance. 

BPNN Open House:
Saturday, DEC. 15, 2-4PM

We're building on to the facility to serve more families and to launch the Kitchen to Table: Wisconsin Food Recovery Network with the Community Action Coalition, Second Harvest, Epic, UW-Health, CUNA Mutual Group, The Compass Group, Feeding Wisconsin, and Dane County, WI.  Come and take a look, learn about food recoveries, and sign up to help! More...
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Flags-4-Food 2019

Subscriptions Now Being Accepted
BPNN's popular Flags-4-Food program is now accepting subscriptions for 2019.  For just $50, we will install a beautiful American flag in your front yard on these four   holidays: Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, and Veteran's Day.   No matter when you subscribe, you'll get a flag on the next 4 holidays!

Each subscription helps feed a family of three for 6 months!   Learn More
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