Welcome to Pantry Partners

Upcycling Wool and Fleece to Feed Hungry People

Pantry Partners of Dane County has supported food pantries in the Madison, Wisconsin, area since 2009.

Mittens and dryer balls are available for a cash or credit card donation. 100% of proceeds go directly to three food pantries: The River Food Pantry, St. Vincent de Paul, and WayForward Resources.

Events

Upcoming Events

St. Peter Holiday Bazaar

Oct. 17-18 | Saturday, 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. Sunday, 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

St. Peter Catholic Church

5001 N. Sherman Ave., Madison

All proceeds benefit The River Food Pantry

Event date: Oct. 17-18, Saturday, 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. Sunday, 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Autumn Artisan Faire

Saturday, Oct. 24 | 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.

The Bruce Company

2830 Parmenter St., Middleton, WI

All proceeds benefit WayForward Resources.

Event date: Saturday, Oct. 24, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Jingle & Mingle

Tuesday, Nov. 10 | 4 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Nakoma Golf Club

4145 Country Club Road, Madison, WI

All proceeds benefit The River Food Pantry.

Event date: Tuesday, Nov. 10, 4 p.m. - 8 p.m.

St. Dennis Holiday Fair

Nov. 14-15 | Saturday, 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m., Sunday, 8:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.

St. Dennis Catholic Church

409 Dempsey Road, Madison

All proceeds benefit The River Food Pantry.

Event date: Nov. 14-15, Saturday, 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m., Sunday, 8:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Aldo Leopold Nature Center Holiday Market

Sunday, Dec. 6 | 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Aldo Leopold Nature Center

330 Femrite Drive

All proceeds benefit The River Food Pantry.

Event date: Sunday, Dec. 6, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Locations

Find Pantry Partners near you

Mittens are available at all locations Nov. 1 - Jan. 1, while supplies last. Klein's Floral and Greenhouses carries dryer balls, in addition to mittens.

Sales locations are also listed as cards in the panel on the map.

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Volunteer made

How Pantry Partners of Dane County turns wool sweaters into mittens

Step 1

Wool sweaters are donated by Madison-area thrift stores and Pantry Partners' supporters.

Step 2

Sweaters are washed, dried, and prepared for cutting.

Step 3

Volunteers cut mitten pieces from the upcycled wool.

Step 4

Mitten pieces are sewn together by local volunteers.

Step 5

Each pair is lined with cozy fleece.

Step 6

Women's mittens are embellished with buttons, which are also donated.