Fighting Poverty.  ending hunger.  locally.

Badger Prairie Needs Network (BPNN) operates one of the busiest food pantries in Dane County, Wisconsin. DUring the COVID pandemic, we have served more than 38,000 individuals from throughout Dane County, WI.
 
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.
 
While our operations have shifted from in pantry shopping to curbside pickup, 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.

We are 100% volunteer - all funds raised go toward our mission and keeping the lights on. ​ Learn more about us in our annual report.
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Curbside Pantry Hours 
Tuesday: 10AM-12PM
Thursday: 11AM-6:30PM
Friday: 10AM-12PM
Saturday: 10AM-12:30PM
*See holiday hours below

Closed on Mondays, Wednesdays, Sundays
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2022 Holiday Hours:
​The Badger Prairie Needs Network will be closed on the following dates in 2022:

​November 23 - 28, 2022
December 23 - 26, 2022
​December 30 - 31, 2022
​As a courtesy to our volunteers, shoppers are asked to arrive no later than 15 minutes before our scheduled closing time.*

*If lines are at capacity, we may close the line before the scheduled end time to ensure everyone is able to be served in a timely manner. 
Please call 2-1-1 if you need help when we are closed. ​

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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).

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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.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
  • Now 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 address in our service area.
  • Curbside pickup will continue until further notice.
  • Community meals and mending days have been suspended until further notice.
  • Follow our Facebook page to learn of upcoming food drives and ways you can help.

MOST NEEDED ITEMS

Food, Essentials & Supplies       
​- these items are always in high demand:

Cooking oil
Canned tuna and chicken
Cereal
Peanut butter
Bar soap
Laundry detergent
Paper 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 SOLD OUT!!  Join the waitlist and be the first to know when more subscriptions are available! ​
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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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