Badger Prairie Needs Network

06/18/2026

🍽️ COMMUNITY MEAL – THIS SATURDAY! 🍽️
Join us for this week’s free Community Meal — a warm, welcoming event where we’ll be serving up delicious food to about 200 guests!

✨ No reservations needed
🤝 Everyone is welcome
Here’s what’s on the menu this week…

06/17/2026

✨ 40th Anniversary Flashback! ✨

When the COVID-19 pandemic shut down much of the country, the need for food assistance surged and we expanded our service area to support neighbors throughout Dane County.

For the next 990 days, our volunteers distributed groceries curbside to anyone in need—rain, snow, or shine. Thanks to the generosity of our community and the success of the Big Chill capital campaign, we expanded our cooler and freezer capacity, added a loading dock, laundry room, and a canopy to shelter drive-up distributions.

The pandemic proved that our operation and our community support was strong enough to serve the entire county when it mattered most.

You can help sustain this mission for the next 40 years by becoming a monthly donor with a $40 gift. Together, we can continue providing the food, dignity, and hope our neighbors rely on every day. https://www.bpnn.org/40th

06/13/2026

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.

06/12/2026

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY 🇺🇸🇺🇸
We have looking for teams to install flags on Fourth of July for our Flags4Food fundraiser. It's quick, easy, and rewarding!

If you are new to BPNN, email [email protected] for informaiton and to sign-up! Current BPNN volunteers can use the SignUp schedule to register their team.

06/10/2026

Holy COW! 🐮
Look who was here today! Good Shepherd Lutheran Church rolled up in their food truck to serve scrambled eggs, bacon, potatoes and breakfast burritos for guests and volunteers at the pantry.

The Holy COW (Church On Wheels) Food Truck is a fully licensed, pay-what-you-can food truck in the Madison area. They are at BPNN the second Tuesday of the month. They'll be back at BPNN on Tuesday, July 14 during pantry hours. 🧡💙💚

06/09/2026

🎟Tickets now on sale for the 4th Annual Wonderland Tea party! 🫖

A magical afternoon of tea, treats, laughter, and a little bit of Wonderland whimsy, all in support of a great cause.

Don your favorite tea party attire, top it off with a fabulous hat, and gather your friends and family for an unforgettable afternoon. From enchanting activities to delicious refreshments, there's something for everyone ages 4-104 to enjoy. 👒🎩

Reserve your spot today and help make a difference in our community. Register at https://www.bpnn.org/teaparty

06/05/2026

A big thank you to Ian's Pizza Madison for dropping by today bearing gifts—delicious pizzas for our pantry guests! 🍕❤️

As they prepare to open their newest location on W. Verona Avenue next month, their team has been hard at work training employees, fine-tuning recipes, and getting the kitchen ready for opening day. The result? Some extra pizzas that they generously shared with our community.

Thank you, Ian's Pizza, for helping spread a little joy, one slice at a time.

06/04/2026

Get help with your job search! Check out this offering from the Verona Public Library.

Wednesday, June 10, 1:00-3:00 pm:
Everyone can work and there is a job for everyone. Learn how to activate your skills and find career paths that match your interests and needs. We will help you navigate the resources and services available in your community to connect you with good jobs. Get help with resume writing, job searching, online applications, interviewing, onboarding for new jobs, and basic computer skills. Contact DWD Career Navigation Program or 608-405-4641, if these dates or times do not work for you.

Career Navigation Program: Job Assistance
For ages 16 - adult.
No registration: https://verona.librarycalendar.com/event/career-navigation-program-job-assistance-34887

06/04/2026

🍽️ COMMUNITY MEAL – THIS SATURDAY! 🍽️

Join us for this week’s free Community Meal — a warm, welcoming event where we’ll be serving up delicious food to about 200 guests! PLUS - The Mending Ladies will be there to mend your threads!

✨ No reservations needed
🤝 Everyone is welcome

Here’s what’s on the menu this week…

06/03/2026

Need additional food between pantry visits? 🛒

Our lobby is open to anyone for shopping. You can shop the lobby vestibule without registering and as often as you want. Come to the exit door of the pantry. Selections vary from day to day but can include "Grab and Go" meals in the freezer, dairy, bread & rolls, and shelf-stable items.

Lobby shopping hours are the same as pantry hours:
Tuesday: 10a-Noon
Wednesday: 6-8pm
Thursday: 10a-6:30p
Friday: 10a-Noon
Saturday: 10a-12:30p