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

FREE Community Meal

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 at 11:30.  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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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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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.  Register your kids for the 3-part series or individual sessions.  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.  There is limited parking and front door access only.  In the interest of safety, the last community of 2018 will be served on December  1, from 11:30 am - 12:45 pm.  All are welcome.