Updated 5/25/2022

Badger Prairie Needs Network

The food pantry is open to anyone in Dane County for curbside pick-up. If you are new to the pantry, please bring an ID for each member of your household and proof of address in Dane County. Those using the food pantry can drive up to the front door where a volunteer will bring food to you and load bags into your car. If you have special dietary restrictions, call ahead. Arrive as early as possible and plan for a potential wait. If you need transportation, please call 608-845-7471.

Although BPNN’s building is closed to patrons, the pantry is still offering assistance.  Those using the food pantry can drive up to the front door where a volunteer will bring food to you and load the food into your car. During this time of crisis the food pantry will be open to anyone in Dane County. Community meals and mending day have been suspended.

Curbside Pantry Hours:

Monday: closed
Tuesday: 10 AM – Noon
Wednesday: closed
Thursday: 11 AM – 6:30 PM
Friday: 10 AM-Noon
Saturday: 10 AM – 12:30 PM
Sunday: closed

For more info please go to http://www.bpnn.org/volunteer.html

To drop off donations for the pantry, come to the back door during pantry hours and ring the bell. A volunteer will come to receive your donation. For safety reasons, the food pantry is currently not accepting food donations.

Food Share

Food Share is a monthly benefit deposited on a debit-like card, the QUEST card, to help with food purchases, freeing up money for bills, medications and other necessities. To inquire about eligibility, call 608-807-9006.

Verona Senior Center

The Senior Center offers home delivered meals to City of Verona and Town of Verona older adults who are homebound and/or unable to prepare healthy meals for themselves. For more information, call 608-845-7471 or visit page 14.

Personal Care Products

The food pantry also offers personal care items such as shampoo, soap, lotion, laundry detergent, toilet paper, paper towels, pads, diapers and adult disposable undergarments. These items can be obtained during open pantry hours. Note: not all items will be available at all times. 

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Updated 11/20/2021

Holiday Basket Information

Starting in December BPNN will be offering holiday hams and a bonus citrus/fruit basket for those who would like them. These will only be available once during the month.

For more information, please inquire at your next visit.

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Updated 10/27/21

Thanksgiving Baskets from BPNN

Nov. 9th thru Nov. 23, 2021

The Badger Prairie Food Pantry will be offering Thanksgiving baskets again this year to their registered guests. Thanksgiving baskets will be offered in addition to regular shopping trips. There is no need to preregister for the baskets.

If you are not a registered guest of BPNN and would like a basket, please call VSC Case Management (845-7471) to get more details.

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Updated 3/14/2020

Badger Prairie Needs Network

FREE Community Meal

The 1st & 3rd Saturday of the month.

• 11:30 AM – 12:45 PM       No reservations are necessary.

Badger Prairie Needs Network has been closely monitoring growing concerns in Madison and Dane County regarding COVID-19.

As of today, March 12, 2020 our Saturday Community meals are canceled until further notice,

Location:
Badger Prairie Needs Network
1200 E. Verona Ave., Verona

All are welcome!

For more info please go to http://www.bpnn.org/volunteer.html 

Need something mended?

Clothing menders from the Sugar Creek United Methodist Church are available on the first Saturday of the month during the Community Meal from 10 AM – 1 PM.

They are available to do simple mending. Drop off your item and enjoy lunch!