Watch this space for autumn events
Date to be announced
Details will be added here as autumn event plans are confirmed.
Event date: Date to be announced
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.
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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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Pantry Partners of Dane County
Local media follow Pantry Partners' news and developments.
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In the 608: Support ReMitts and give back to local food pantries
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Dane Co. non-profit gives wool sweaters second life, donates funds to food pantries
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ReMitts spins wool into $750,000 to support Madison food pantries
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Dane County non-profit turns wool sweaters into mittens, donates funds to food pantries
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Everyday Hero: Madison nonprofit fights food insecurity with upcycled mittens
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In the 608: How upcycled mittens called ReMitts are benefitting food pantries
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2 storiesDonate and Support Pantry Partners
You can support Pantry Partners' efforts to feed hungry people in a variety of ways. Donations of wool and wool-blend sweaters, fleece jackets, fleece fabric, rotary cutting blades, and monetary gifts are welcome. Donations may be dropped off at the administrative office of WayForward Resources, 3502 Parmenter St., Middleton, or The River Food Pantry, 3301 Packers Ave., Madison, during office hours. Please mark "Pantry Partners."
Email PantryPartnersDane@gmail.com with shipping or donation questions.
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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.
