Fighting Poverty. Ending Hunger.
If you are hungry, we will help.
Food insecurity is real.
Nearly 8% of Dane County residents are struggling with food insecurity. The pandemic was hard on families. Inflation is stretching budgets and making it difficult to cover unexpected expenses. In 2024, BPNN provided food assistance to 87,000 individuals making up a significant part of Dane County’s food gap. Those most affected are children, seniors, the disabled, and people of color. In over 70% of households we serve, at least one adult is working. Many have two jobs. Odds are you know someone who needs help.
We are here to help.
Badger Prairie Needs Network has been serving the community since 1986. We operate one of Dane County’s three busiest food pantries and are entirely led and run by volunteers.
Get Help
We offer a grocery-style pantry where guests can make their own selections based on what their family can use. We take pride in making sure our guests have access to fresh dairy, produce and meat.
Get Involved
All we do is accomplished through the generosity of the community. As a 100% volunteer organization, we rely on this support whether it’s volunteers, donations, fundraisers or food drives.
We are more than just a food pantry.
By addressing poverty, we can end hunger. We offer a Saturday community meal, legal advocacy, career development opportunities, nutrition education and on-site social workers from Joining Forces for Families.
Kasieta Center
The Kasieta Center is our 4,800 sq. ft. event space providing opportunities for job training, career fairs and community gatherings. Two Saturdays a month, the center is a welcoming location for our Community Meal.
Prairie Kitchen
The Prairie Kitchen is our shared multi-purpose commercial kitchen serving hot lunches for 200 people and repackaging food that would otherwise go to the landfill. It’s a space for nutrition classes and an incubator for food-based businesses.
Here’s what people are saying
We are making a difference
87,000
People Served in 2024
2 Million
Pounds of Food Distributed
250 TONS
of Food Diverted
from Landfill
100%
Volunteer
24%
of Dane County
Meal Gap Filled
UPCOMING EVENTS
Farm to Pantry Dinner
Saturday, Sept 13 | 6:00–9:00 PM
Join us for an evening of bold flavors, local bounty, and community impact! Savor a chef-curated menu bursting with seasonal produce, artisan cheeses, and locally sourced meats. Tickets are $100 at http://bit.ly/46TndwO
BPNN Open House
Sunday, August 17 | 1–4:00 PM
We’re celebrating the grand opening of the new addition! Enjoy a self-guided building tour & complimentary refreshments. Plus learn how to get involved and discover the services we offer. Please bring a non-perishable food item to donate to the pantry—every bit helps!
A Wonderland Tea Party
Sunday, August 24 | 3–5:00 PM
Join us for a whimsical high tea at the BPNN's Kasieta Center in Verona. Tickets are $40 adults and $25 for kids ages 3-17.
Register now and guarantee your spot!
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Canned Tuna, Salmon, and Chicken
Canned or Dried beans such as Black, Pinto, Kidney
Canned Fruit
Hamburger or Tuna Helper
Snack or Breakfast Bars
Sugar (3-4 lb bags)
Flour (4-5 lb bags)
Paper grocery bags
Most Needed Items
Donations of personal care items such as baby wipes, dental care, bar soap and feminine hygiene products can be directly shipped to us through our Amazon Wish List.
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