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Federal ID: 45-1159288​
For the very latest on curbside pickup - go to Covid 19 Updates. For those who want to help: We are temporarily pausing donations of food directly from households. Please check at local grocery stores for ways to purchase items for BPNN and consider designating BPNN as your charitable cause when purchasing through the Amazon.com/smile program.  If you are looking to help, please consider a one-time monetary donation, recurring gift or sign up to volunteer.   

Guests: As a courtesy to our volunteers, please arrive at least 15 minutes before our scheduled closing time. If lines are at capacity before our closing time, we may need to cut-off the queue as much as 30 minutes before closing.
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Fighting Poverty.  ending hunger.  locally.

Badger Prairie Needs Network (BPNN)  operates one of the busiest food pantries in Dane County, Wisconsin. In 2020, we served over 24,000 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.
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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2021 Holiday Hours:
​The Badger Prairie Needs Network will be closed on the following dates in 2021:
May 31 (Memorial Day)
July 4 (Independence Day)
Sept 6 (Labor Day)
Nov 24 - Nov 29 
Dec. 24 - Dec. 27
Dec 31 - Jan. 3
​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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Even your purchases can make a difference.  When shopping at AmazonSmile a portion of your purchase will be donated to BPNN.  smile.amazon.com/ch/45-1159288
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 have been cancelled for the remainder of 2021.
  • Mending days 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. Alternatively, unexpired, unopened donations can be dropped at the pantry during open hours.  You may bypass the curbside drive-thru by going to the volunteer door at the back of the building and ringing the bell.

Monetary donations are always appreciated. To donate, click here.

Flags-4-Food 2021

RENEWING your EXISTING flag subscription?   
NEW SUBSCRIPTIONS for July 4, 2021 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 subscriptions for 2021.  For just $50, we will install a beautiful American flag in your front yard on these three  holidays: Memorial Day, July 4th, and Labor Day.   No matter when you subscribe, you'll get a flag on the next 3 holidays!  (Subscribe by 5/24/21 for Memorial Day delivery. ) 

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