This is invisible poverty
More than 50 years ago, People Reaching Out to People (or PROP) was founded on the principle of neighbors helping neighbors, by donating time, food, and money to those in need. More recently, we expanded our services to not only meet the basic needs of the 1,200 families we serve, but also provide support as clients build a more secure future.
Many services. One goal.
We offer support through an array of programs to help people get through a crisis, and to support them as they strive to reach their goal of a more secure future.
Food Insecurity
76% visit our food shelf every month
Housing Instability
Nearly half spend 50% of income on housing
UnderEmployed
65% say income doesn’t cover basic expenses
Limited Transportation
11% don’t have reliable transportation
Health Barriers
Nearly 25% struggle with physical challenges
Our Approach
The first time a person or family approaches us for services, we seek to understand the circumstances that have led to their need for food or financial help. We then provide assistance to alleviate the immediate crisis and connect clients with other resources, within and outside of PROP, to help them move toward stability. We offer clients help for today, and hope and ongoing support for tomorrow as they strive to achieve their goals.
Our case managers work with clients to design action plans to address barriers that prevent them from moving forward. Barriers could include unemployment, transportation, lack of affordable childcare, language skills, and lack of education or training. Quarterly check-ins provide an opportunity for clients to assess their progress.
STAFF DIRECTORY
Jenifer Loon, Executive Director, jeniferl@propfood.org, 952-294-8380
Prima Sisinni, Director of Development and Communications, primas@propfood.org, 952-746-1890(w)
Brianna Collett, Development and Communications Coordinator, briannac@propfood.org, 952-746-1891
Athena Wright, IT/Data Systems Coordinator, athenaw@propfood.org, 952-767-1237
Hailey Sparrow, Director of Operations, haileys@propfood.org, 952-294-8378
Paul Harcey, Food Shelf and Facilities Manager, paulh@propfood.org, 952-746-1239
Mandi Karulf, Volunteer Coordinator, mandikarulf@propfood.org
Jessica Kuenzli, Director of Client Services & Community Partnerships, jessicak@propfood.org, 952-767-2977
Keosha Greenlaw, Case Manager, keoshag@propfood.org, 952-746-1892
Grace Lagunes, Case Manager, gracel@propfood.org, 952-746-1852
Tangee Cassidy, Employment Counselor/Case Manager, Tangeec@propfood.org, 952-746-0007
Board Members
CHAIR, BRANDI WARMBIER
Board Member since 2025
Brandi and her family relocated to the Twin Cities in 2011 when she opened her insurance agency in Eden Prairie. As a small business owner, Brandi has embraced opportunities to connect with community members and actively support local non-profit organizations. She recently concluded her service on the board of a local non-profit dedicated to leadership development for women and girls. Brandi is excited to bring her experience and passion for community engagement to PROP as a member of the board, where she looks forward to furthering its mission and making a positive impact.
PAST CHAIR, BRYAN WURSCHER
Board Member since 2022
Bryan and his family are originally from Minnesota and have resided in Eden Prairie since 2017. Bryan has a passion for community involvement and philanthropy with a focus on cross cultural understanding, youth leadership development and ensuring access to safe, nutritious and affordable food and lodging for all. In their spare time, Bryan and his family enjoy activities including hiking, biking, golf, skiing and traveling. Bryan has over 30 years of experience in a variety of leadership, general management, commercial, trading, and business development roles in the Food Ingredients, Agriculture, Entertainment and Recreation industries. Bryan is currently the Sr. Director of Tribal Enterprises for the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community, a federally recognized sovereign tribe in Prior Lake, Minnesota.
TREASURER, ELAINE LARABEE
Board Member since 2022
Elaine and her family have lived in Eden Prairie for over 25 years. She is currently employed as a Tax Accountant with a local CPA firm and has held many volunteer positions with school and community organizations in the community. She served as an Eden Prairie School Board member for two elected terms. During those terms she was Board Clerk for one year, Board Chair for five years.
Elaine is excited to bring her commitment to community service to the PROP board. She has seen first-hand the difference PROP can make in the lives of children and families and is dedicated to supporting the work of the organization.
SECRETARY, MOHAMMAD FARIDI
Board Member since 2021
Mohammad and family have lived in Eden Prairie since 2002. Mohammad is a highly experienced software architect with over 20 years of experience developing software in a broad range of industries and currently works as an independent consultant in the Twin Cities. “I believe in PROP’s mission and hope to contribute to the organization and the community by volunteering.”
DIRECTOR, KIM LARISH
Board Member since 2021; Chair in 2024
Kim Larish and her family have been residents of Eden Prairie for over 30 years. As a long-term employee of the E.A. Sween Company in Eden Prairie, Kim was V.P. of People Strategies and a member of the Leadership Team. She also served as President of the Southwest Human Resource Association, a networking group with a membership of 250+ companies and 350+ individual members. Ten years ago, Kim began serving on PROP’s Human Resource committee, and became a member of the PROP Board three years ago. She assumed the role of Board Chair in 2024.
Kim Looks forward to continuing her service with her fellow Board Members, overseeing the programs and services PROP provides, so that people in crisis in our community can continue to receive the support they need.
DIRECTOR, BOB BRANHAM
Board Member since 2025
Bob Branham is a proud Minnesotan who has lived in Eden Prairie for 34 years. A dedicated family man, Bob has been happily married for 43 years and is the father of four adult children and seven grandchildren. His deep roots in Minnesota and strong family values have shaped both his personal and professional life.
Bob spent 29 years at General Mills, where he worked in a variety of roles across sales, marketing, and corporate departments. His final position was as Director of Sustainability, where he focused on reducing food waste across the food manufacturing, grocery, and restaurant industries. In this capacity, Bob worked to implement strategies that would create a more sustainable and efficient food system.
Following his time at General Mills, Bob worked for Second Harvest Heartland for seven years, where he played a key role in improving the supply chain for fresh fruits and vegetables. His work ensured that more food was redirected to people in need, preventing waste while also addressing hunger in the community.
Throughout his career, Bob has remained committed to sustainability, innovation, and community impact. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with his family and appreciating the beauty of Minnesota’s changing seasons.
DIRECTOR, J. ALEX FRANK, JR.
Board Member since 2025
J. Alex Frank, Jr. currently serves as the managing director (owner) for two companies Magnolia Homes,
LLC, a real estate development company focused on providing attainable missing middle housing
solutions, and Magnolia Residential Properties, LLC, a real estate holding company operating in multiple
states. He has been a real estate investor for over 29 years. Also, Alex has over 17 years of Supply Chain
experience with multiple Fortune 500 companies and has retired from the United States Marine Corps
Reserves.
He provides technical advisory services to emerging developers through his partnership with the City of
Minneapolis.
Alex is a member of the Urban Land Institute (ULI) Minnesota Management Committee. The mission of
ULI is to shape the future of the built environment for transformative impact in communities worldwide.
He currently serves as its treasurer. He is a former co-chairman and currently serves as an advisor for
ULI REDI – a program focused on increasing the number of women and minority real estate developers in
Minnesota. Also, he is a volunteer with the ULI UrbanPlan program, which exposes high school students
and young adults to the real estate development process.
Alex currently serves on the Northside Commercial Real Estate Advisory Committee for the Jay and Rose
Phillips Family Foundation.
Alex has a BS in Engineering from Tulane University and a MS in Technology Management from the
University of Maryland.
He has been married to Charlotte Elaine Frank (Landry) for over 24 years. Alex is from Lafayette, LA and
Charlotte is from Sunset, LA. They met in college at Tulane University. They have one child – Madisyn
Elaine Frank who is 11.
His hobbies are reading, trying new restaurants, exploring nature, and attempting to play golf.
DIRECTOR, TINA PALMER
Board Member since 2025
Tina and her husband have lived in Eden Prairie for more than 25 years. She is the Senior Vice President and Chief Mission Advancement Officer for Ecumen, a nonprofit senior housing and care provider, where she oversees all private and government fundraising for the organization in Minnesota and beyond. She has served on the board of the Eden Prairie Community Foundation and volunteers with other Eden Prairie nonprofits such as Let’s Go Fishing – Eden Prairie, Shih Tzu Rescue of Minnesota, and she serves as co-chair of the Eden Prairie Community Foundation’s “EP Gives” annual event.
She has a B.S. in Mass Communications and a master’s degree in philanthropy and development. Tina is excited to bring her passion for helping those in need to PROP!
DIRECTOR, ANGIE SCHULTZ
Board Member since 2025
Angie Shultz is a seasoned professional in product and portfolio management, known for her ability to align solutions with customer needs and lead collaborative teams. Her diverse career includes roles in food and agriculture, industrial manufacturing, and other sectors, where she has consistently demonstrated proactive problem-solving and inclusive leadership.
Angie holds a BA in Psychology from the College of Saint Benedict and an MBA from Hamline University. Living in Eden Prairie since 2007, she is a proud parent of two elementary school children. Angie is passionate about nourishing the world and improving food access, values that align closely with both Cargill and PROP. She looks forward to leveraging her corporate experience to contribute to PROP’s mission and solve complex problems within the community.
DIRECTOR, RENEE RUDOLPH
Board Member since 2026
Renee Rudolph is the Vice President of Total Rewards at General Mills, where she leads compensation, benefits, and well-being strategies that support thousands of employees around the world. With over 15 years in the HR and Total Rewards space, Renee brings a people-centered, business focused lens to help enable an organization to achieve its strategic objectives.
At General Mills, Renee works in support of the mission to “make food the world loves” which includes a commitment to make food access more equitable and a belief that everyone deserves to know where their next meal is coming from. Serving on the PROP Board of Directors allows Renee to further live that mission and help those in need in her community.
DIRECTOR, FELICIA THAMES
Board Member since 2025
Financials
We are committed to transparency in how we handle donations and all other financial accounting. Every penny donated makes an enormous impact on the community and if there any questions, please contact Jenifer Loon, Executive Director at 952-294-8380.
Our legal name
People Reaching Out to Other People, Inc.
Our EIN (Tax ID#)
41-1430172
Audited Financial Statements
Form 990
Annual Report
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