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 kids, 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. ​
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
​Last shopper starts  30 minutes before closing time.   ​​
Please call 2-1-1 if you need help when we are closed. ​

FREE Community Meal

Join us on the 1st Saturday in Novewmber and December for a free community meal from 11:30AM - 12:45PM. EVERYONE is welcome.  No reservation is required - just show up.   

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...

​Please note: Only 2 meals remaining in 2018: Nov 3 and Dec 1.

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Invest Wisely.  BPNN has earned the 2018 GuideStar Platinum Seal of Transparency, showcasing the progress and results we’re making toward our mission! Check out our GuideStar profile. 

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.

N E W S

ChopChop CLub for Kids is Back!

A new series of ChopChop cooking classes is starting in on Sunday, Oct. 21 for kids who like to have fun in the kitchen.  Two groups based on age are now forming:  The ChopChop Academy is geared toward older kids (ages 9-14) while the ChopChop Junior group is for kids ages 5 to 8.  Register your kids for the 3-part series.  A $5/class donation to the Badger Prairie Needs Network is requested.  These fees help support our food pantry and cover overhead costs for kitchen use.  Learn more and register.

BPNN Open House:
DECEMBer 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/Eurest, Feeding Wisconsin, and Dane County.  Come and take a look, learn about food recoveries, and volunteer to help!

Meal Schedule during construction

Construction has begun to enlarge the food pantry and add much needed cooler space for our food recovery program.  In the interest of safety, the community meals scheduled for Oct 6 and 20 will not be held.  We will serve a delicious free lunch on  Nov 3 and Dec 1.  All are welcome. 

Flags-4-Food 2018

Subscriptions Now Being Accepted
BPNN's popular Flags-4-Food program is now accepting subscriptions for the 2018 holiday season.  For just $50, we will install a flag in your front yard on 4 flag 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