Badger Prairie Needs Network

Badger Prairie Needs Network BPNN is an all-volunteer 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to fighting poverty & hunger. We are a 100% volunteer organization.

BPNN is a private, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to fighting poverty and ending hunger in the communities we serve. We envision a strong, healthy community where access to nutritional food is readily available and where hunger, at its worst, is a temporary state and not a way of life. Our activities are guided by a Board of Directors, executive director, and over 1100 dedicated volunteers. Join our team at http://www.bpnn.org/volunteer.html

A huge thank you to Fitchburg's Healthy Neighbors Initiative for their generous grant of $15,000 to support our Farm to ...
05/31/2026

A huge thank you to Fitchburg's Healthy Neighbors Initiative for their generous grant of $15,000 to support our Farm to Pantry program! 🎉

This investment helps us connect our guests with fresh, locally sourced produce through partnerships with local farmers. Not only are we bringing healthy, high-quality fruits and vegetables directly to the families we serve—we are supporting our local agricultural community. 🍎❤️

Huge thanks to Barnes, Inc. for giving BPNN’s landscaping a major refresh. They generously donated their time, talent, a...
05/29/2026

Huge thanks to Barnes, Inc. for giving BPNN’s landscaping a major refresh. They generously donated their time, talent, and materials to help make our space look absolutely amazing.🌳🌷🪴

From fresh mulch to beautifully maintained landscaping, their kindness helps create a welcoming environment for everyone who visits BPNN.

And high five to BPNN volunteers Ken and Lynn who also pitched in today!! 💚

📣LAST CHANCE! 📣Nominate Badger Prairie Needs Network for best "Charitable Organization" in the Madison.com People's Choi...
05/29/2026

📣LAST CHANCE! 📣
Nominate Badger Prairie Needs Network for best "Charitable Organization" in the Madison.com People's Choice Awards! Nominations close Sunday!

BPNN is 100% volunteer-powered serving 100,000 individuals each year and filling more than 260 volunteer shifts each week.

Look for us under the "LOCAL" category and give us a nod! https://bit.ly/4dfQzZg

Our birthday bags are a treasured service we offer our guests. It also takes a lot of coordination (many thanks to Cath...
05/28/2026

Our birthday bags are a treasured service we offer our guests. It also takes a lot of coordination (many thanks to Cathy Cram, our birthday bag coordinator!) and the support of countless groups and organizations that purchase supplies and assemble kits.

We want to thank for stepping up to provide bags this month!

Over 40 years, BPNN has grown and evolved in so many ways. 💚🧡💙One major change was the introduction of our Kitchen-to-Ta...
05/27/2026

Over 40 years, BPNN has grown and evolved in so many ways. 💚🧡💙

One major change was the introduction of our Kitchen-to-Table initiative, which takes surplus prepared food into meals for families in need. In 2018, we added 1,600 sq. ft. to our building, making room for a new cooler, freezer, and storage area to bring Kitchen-to-Table to life.

Today – and 350 tons of recovered food later -- zero food waste is no longer just an idea -- it’s our reality. ♻️🍽

Enjoy a few flashback photos of K2T repackaging volunteers -- you may recognize many who have volunteered since the start of the program!

We thank our Flags4Food subscribers for joining us in remembering those who served this Memorial Day. We are grateful fo...
05/25/2026

We thank our Flags4Food subscribers for joining us in remembering those who served this Memorial Day. We are grateful for their generous donation to fight poverty and end hunger in Dane County. 🇺🇸

Shout out to all the volunteers up early this morning to install flags! ❤️🤍💙

✨Meet Victoria, one of our amazing Crew Captains at BPNN! ✨Victoria says she loves volunteering because it’s “uplifting...
05/25/2026

✨Meet Victoria, one of our amazing Crew Captains at BPNN! ✨

Victoria says she loves volunteering because it’s “uplifting for the soul” — and we’re so grateful she shares her time with us. Over the years, she has volunteered for just about every type of shift we offer, from kitchen repackaging to produce assistant. Her love for serving in the pantry quickly made her a natural fit to become a Crew Captain.

Victoria is also one of the many retirees who have found meaningful ways to stay connected and give back through volunteering at BPNN.

When she’s not at the pantry, Victoria treasures time with her six grandchildren, whose ages range from 5 years old to college-age.

Thank you, Victoria, for helping make BPNN such a welcoming and caring community! 💙💚🧡

Did you know BPNN serves all of Dane County and guests may visit twice per month? We're here to help those who may be fa...
05/23/2026

Did you know BPNN serves all of Dane County and guests may visit twice per month? We're here to help those who may be facing food insecurity.

We offer the largest grocery store style shopping experience in Dane County. Our pantry is stocked with fresh fruits and vegetables, dairy, frozen meat, prepared meals, grains, shelf-stable groceries and snacks. We also offer personal essentials such as toilet paper, soap and diapers.

Learn more at: https://www.bpnn.org/food-pantry

Our pantry hours are:
Tuesday: 10a-Noon
Wednesday: 6-8pm
Thursday: 10a-6:30p
Friday: 10a-Noon
Saturday: 10a-12:30p
** Please arrive 45 minutes before close to ensure time to register and shop.

Hats off to two of our wonderful bilingual volunteers, Leanne and Mario! 👏 They recently represented BPNN at the Verona ...
05/22/2026

Hats off to two of our wonderful bilingual volunteers, Leanne and Mario! 👏 They recently represented BPNN at the Verona Area High School's Bilingual Community Resource Fair.

The fair showcased students in the high school’s Two-Way Immersion program and connected them with service opportunities within the Spanish-speaking community. It was also a valuable opportunity for Spanish-speaking families in the school district to learn about community resources offered by organizations like BPNN. 💙

We are grateful to volunteers like Leanne and Mario who help make our community more welcoming, connected, and accessible for everyone!

The leadership team from Festival Foods in Verona recently took time out of their busy day to tour BPNN and learn more a...
05/22/2026

The leadership team from Festival Foods in Verona recently took time out of their busy day to tour BPNN and learn more about how we serve the community. As one of our valued retail recovery partners — and our next door neighbors — we are grateful for the strong partnership we share.

From supporting the community through their Food for Neighbors program to hosting food drives in their store, Festival Foods continually shows their commitment to helping local families have enough to eat. 💚

We are thankful to have such caring community partners right next door!

Address

1200 E Verona Avenue
Verona, WI
53593

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 12pm
Wednesday 6pm - 8pm
Thursday 10am - 6:30pm
Friday 10am - 12pm
Saturday 10am - 12:30pm

Telephone

+16088482499

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