Badger Prairie Needs Network

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

06/01/2026

📣Vote for BPNN: Best Volunteer Opportunity! 🗳

Voting for the annual Madison Magazine Best of Madison nominations is on! BPNN is 100% volunteer and we fill more than 230 volunteer shifts each week. Ask any volunteer -- we're a great place to get involved and help neighbors in need in the community.

Find "Best Volunteer Opportunity" in the Lifestyle section.

05/31/2026

What a fantastic day at the Hometown Days Parade! It was wonderful to see so many smiling faces lining the streets! 👏🎉

A huge thank you to our amazing volunteers who joined us this morning. From pineapples to grapes, they helped spread plenty of smiles and made the parade even more fun. 🍍🍓🍇🥬🫐

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. 🍎❤️

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!! 💚

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

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!