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​FEDERAL ID: 45-1159288​

Fighting Poverty.  ending hunger.  locally.

BPNN operates one of the busiest food pantries in Dane County, Wisconsin.  More than a food pantry, 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 with limited financial resources.  BPNN is a founding member of the Kitchen to Table: Wisconsin Food Recovery Network with a mission to reduce food waste by repackaging and distributing surplus prepared food donated by commercial food services organizations.  

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.  Learn more about us in our annual report.
Food Pantry Hours 
Monday: 10AM-12PM
Tuesday: 10AM-12PM
Thursday: 11AM-6:30PM
Friday: 10AM-12PM
Saturday: 10AM-12:30PM

Closed on Wednesdays and Sundays
​As a courtesy to our volunteers, shoppers are asked to arrive no later than 30 minutes before our scheduled closing time.   ​​
Please call 2-1-1 if you need help when we are closed. ​

BPNN has schedule updates for the holiday season.  Please call first if you are unsure. 

Upcoming community meals

Join us for one of our upcoming free Community Meals held the 1st and 3rd Saturday of each month. ​Lunch is served from 11:30a - 12:45p.  All are welcome!

Upcoming Dates:
​​March 7 & 21
April 4 & 18
May 2 & 16
June 6 & 20
No meal July 4

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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Federal ID: 45-1159288​
Invest Wisely.  BPNN has earned the 2019 GuideStar Platinum Seal of Transparency, showcasing the progress and results we’re making toward our mission! Check out our GuideStar profile. 

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Chopchop cooking club

ChopChop Cooking Club fall registration is open! ChopChop is a fun Sunday afternoon cooking and nutrition class for children and their families.  Learn More
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Soup to Nuts

Every Wednesday (and Friday) evening at Badger Prairie Needs Network, a dozen volunteers pull on hairnets and plastic gloves to move vats of soup and thousands of pounds of nuts through a repackaging assembly line. This is the Kitchen to Table program, and it takes many hands to make it move.  
Read the article​

Flags-4-Food 2020

Subscriptions Now Being Accepted
BPNN's popular Flags-4-Food program is now accepting subscriptions for 2020.  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!

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