Update: Thursday, March 26  
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Curbside pickup is offered during our regular food pantry hours (listed below). 
If coming to BPNN for the first time, please bring ID and proof of address. See Curbside pickup Instructions here.

For those who want to help: We are temporarily pausing donations of food.  If you are looking to help, and are able, please consider a monetary donation or signing up as a volunteer.   

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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. ​ Learn more about us in our annual report.
Curbside 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 15 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. 

Update: March 11
community meals Suspended through April

In an abundance of caution, BPNN's free community meals are cancelled through April.  We take this step to protect the health of the many senior citizens who attend the meal. With our limited space, it is not possible to implement a social distancing plan and our guests are particularly vulnerable to this virus. 

​We will assess local conditions in late April to determine if meals can be safely served. 

Mending Days! (Suspended Until further notice)

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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N E W S

March 18, 2020:
Badger Prairie Needs Network (BPNN) will re-open Thursday, March 19 at Noon with pre-packed food and curbside pick-up for our guests. BPNN’s pantry typically provides guests choices when picking up food. This will no longer be possible with curbside pick-up.  We will do our best to create packages with a variety of healthy food.

We anticipate high volume and ask for patience. We are practicing social distancing, and limiting the number of people in the building. Pantry guests will be instructed to remain in line, in their cars until they reach the front of the line, and only exit their car when guided through registration and food pickup by a volunteer. When picking up food, do not bring children or extra guests with you. Only one person will be allowed to enter the building to register. 

We expect long lines initially and ask for your patience as we work to support our community. 

Answers to some frequently asked questions:
  1. All guests must provide an ID for the head of the household.
  2. New pantry shoppers should bring an ID for the head of the household and a document showing residence (example: utility bill).
  3. Do not bring children or extra guests with you.  Waits may be long.  Only one person will be allowed to enter the building.  
  4. At this time, we are stocked with enough food to help families once each month.  Please call 2-1-1 if you are having a food emergency.  Watch local news or call 2-1-1 for updates to this information.
  5. We will do our best to provide a similar quantity of food to families that we have in the past.  Of course, this is based on availability.
  6. At this time guests will not be able to make specific food choices.   Boxes and bags will be pre-packaged and available for curbside pick-up.
  7. For the foreseeable future we will no longer be able to offer hallway shopping for any members of the community, including our registered guests.
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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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