Fighting Poverty.  ending hunger.  locally.

Badger Prairie Needs Network (BPNN) operates one of the busiest food pantries in Dane County, Wisconsin. Food insecurity is real for too many in our community. Odds are, you may know of someone who needs help from organizations like BPNN, especially in light of high unemployment, low wages or bridging an unexpected expense. 

Our values are unwavering. If you are hungry, we will help. Our service area includes all of Dane County and guests may visit BPNN twice monthly. Starting Sept. 13, we are excited to welcome guests back inside BPNN for pantry shopping. Here is what you need to know.

We are 100% volunteer - all funds raised go toward our mission and keeping the lights on. ​ Learn more about us in our annual report.
FOOD PANTRY
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​Pantry Shopping
Tuesday:  10a-Noon
Thursday: 11a-6:30p
Saturday: 10a-12:30p
* Please arrive 45 minutes before close

Curbside Distribution
Wednesday: 6-8pm
Friday: 10a-Noon  
* Please arrive 30 minutes before close 
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Closed on Mondays & Sundays​
Please call 2-1-1 if you need help when we are closed. ​
​Frequently Asked Questions
  • Serving all of Dane County.
  • Guests may visit two times per month.
  • New to BPNN? On your first visit, please bring original ID for each member of your household and proof of Dane County address.
  • Click here for more information about what we offer in the food pantry and examples of ID's. 
Need additional help?
A Dane County Joining Forces for Families  social worker is available to help connect individuals.  Call us for more information.
Community Meal
​Join us for a delicious free lunch every 1st and 3rd  Saturday of the month. 

Lunch is served in the Kasieta Center from 11:30am - 12:45pm.

Everyone is welcome and no reservation is required. 
2022 Community Meal Dates
Sept. 17, Oct. 1, 
Oct. 15, Nov. 5,
Nov. 19, Dec. 3,
​Dec. 17

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Invest Wisely.  BPNN has earned GuideStar's Platinum Seal of Transparency in 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, and 2021! This designation is awarded to fewer than 2% of all nonprofits nationwide.  Check out our GuideStar profile. 
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For all you Amazon shoppers! Check out our Personal Care Wish List on Amazon. It's easy to purchase, and ship directly to BPNN using the link here (https://a.co/0Z8BpxT).

​To ship directly to BPNN, you may have to re log into your account to see BPNN as a ship to option, or you can ship directly to BPNN by entering the address - 1200 E Verona Ave, Verona, WI 53593.

MOST NEEDED ITEMS

Food, Essentials & Supplies       
​These items are always in high demand:
  • Pasta
  • Pasta Sauce
  • Canned tuna, salmon and chicken
  • Cereal
  • Peanut butter
  • Hamburger / Tuna Helper
  • ​​Cooking oil
  • Bar soap
  • Laundry detergent
  • Paper grocery bags
We appreciate items shipped directly to BPNN at 1200 E Verona Ave, Verona WI 53593.  Learn more about food donations  by clicking here.

Flags-4-Food 2022

RENEWING your EXISTING flag subscription?   
NEW SUBSCRIPTIONS are reserved through our waitlist!  Sign up and receive updates about flag availability. ​
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BPNN's popular Flags-4-Food program is now accepting waitlist subscribers.  Add your name to the list and as flags become available, we will contact you.  Once subscribed, we will start installing a flag at your home or business on each of the three holidays for just $50/year.  Current holidays include: Memorial Day, July 4th, and Labor Day.   No matter when you subscribe, you'll get a flag on the next 3 holidays!

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