Empty Bowls Event Like Never Before
“Every day, hundreds of our neighbors struggle to put food on their table. Food insecurity is one of the early indicators of family economic crisis and PROP’s Empty Bowls event has always epitomized neighbors helping neighbors,” says PROP’s Executive Director, Janet Palmer. “This year, we are bringing the spirit of Empty Bowls to the community.”
We have something for the whole family! All proceeds from the virtual events go to PROP to help people in need.
Virtual Activities Through The Week
Soup of the Day Restaurant
Enjoy soup (and anything else) at our Restaurant of the Day. Here is the list of participating restaurants.
Benefit Concert
Enjoy a cozy evening of rich vocals and superb harmonies with “Food for the Soul” featuring the veteran stage and studio musicians of ‘2 Girls & A Boyd’.
Password to view concert: propfood

Random Acts of Kindness
Surprise and delight someone today with a random act of kindness. Click Here for ideas

Virtual Openhouse Tours
Find out how a food shelf works and what your support really means! Schedule your personal tour by emailing maryb@propfood.org
Empty Bowls 2021 Sponsors
Thank you to our 2021 Empty Bowls Sponsors
Sandcastle Foundation
Zinpro
American Family Insurance
Henkel
Barr Engineering
Tennant
ACIST
ECA Marketing
Lakewinds
Charter Bank
Scheels
EA Sween
Concious Branding
Quantitative Advantage
Xcel Energy
State Farm
Welu Home Team
Washburn McReavy
St. Andrew Lutheran Church
Immanuel Lutheran Church
George Wolff VFW Post #425
Cargill
Featured News
Most Needed Items
Here are the most commonly needed itemsFood Items Canned Chicken Canned Chili Canned Stew Diced Tomatoes Canned Fruit Peanut Butter Oatmeal (instant/rolled) Healthy Snacks (granola bars, crackers, pretzels) Pasta Mix/ Sides Rice (Brown/Mix) Tea/ Coffee Tomato paste/...
Empty Bowls 2023
Empty Bowls 2023 is back IN PERSON! We’re so excited to once again gather in person for PROP’s 11th annual Empty Bowls fundraiser to stamp out hunger in our community! Join your neighbors to enjoy a bowl of soup, a piece of bread and a beverage as a way to remember...
Recent News
Most Needed Items
Here are the most commonly needed itemsFood Items Canned Chicken Canned Chili Canned Stew Diced Tomatoes Canned Fruit Peanut Butter Oatmeal (instant/rolled) Healthy Snacks (granola bars, crackers, pretzels) Pasta Mix/ Sides Rice (Brown/Mix) Tea/ Coffee Tomato paste/...
Empty Bowls 2023
Empty Bowls 2023 is back IN PERSON! We’re so excited to once again gather in person for PROP’s 11th annual Empty Bowls fundraiser to stamp out hunger in our community! Join your neighbors to enjoy a bowl of soup, a piece of bread and a beverage as a way to remember...
Holiday Program 2022
During the upcoming holiday season, economic challenges due to the pandemic and escalating inflation will continue to be significant for PROP clients. Your donation of a $25 food or gas gift card will allow PROP to provide extra help to our clients where most needed....
Meet our summer intern – Megan Hoffhines
PROP Food Shelf was honored to be selected by The Lutheran Center for Faith, Values and Community at St. Olaf College in Northfield, MN, to receive a summer intern from the college for the second year in a row. This summer we welcomed Megan Hoffhines, a social work...