50 years. PROP Yesterday. PROP Today. And PROP for Tomorrow.
Food Insecurity
(76% of PROP clients visit the food shelf every month)
Housing Instability
Nearly half of PROP clients spend 50% of income on housing
Under Employed
65% of PROP clients say income doesn’t cover basic expenses
Limited Transportation
11% of PROP clients don’t have reliable transportation
Health Barriers
Nearly 25% of PROP clients struggle with physical challenges
Building a Strong Community by Funding the Future
The leadership of PROP Food Shelf is dedicated to being at the center of change for generations to come and has embarked on a campaign to set a course for our neighbors in need. Through PROP’s Endowment Campaign, PROP is joining forces with our philanthropic partners and friends to raise $50,000 to continue to invest in our core mission to strengthen Eden Prairie and Chanhassen’s only Food Shelf and fuel our mission to end hunger in the community.
It’s A Match.
Double your impact with a gift to PROP’s Endowment Campaign. Now through end of the 2021 calendar year, every dollar donated, up to $25,000, will be matched dollar-for-dollar.
We are on a mission to feed, nourish and strengthen our community for years to come…please join us for this exciting journey.
Your campaign gifts drive:
Our capacity to fulfill our mission to help those in crisis
Our commitment to make a difference in our community
Our promise to the future to leave a legacy to help our neighbors in need
Many services. One goal.
PROP was founded on the principle of neighbors helping neighbors, by donating time, food, and money to those in need. We offer support through an array of programs to help people get back on their feet, regain control, and live a life where they can thrive – today and tomorrow.
Investing Safely with the St. Paul & Minnesota Foundation
The Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation is a statewide community foundation that began in 1940, serves all of Minnesota and today stewards $1.7 billion in charitable assets for community good. The St. Paul & Minnesota Foundation PROP Endowment Fund channels charitable gifts into a single investment fund that builds over time and provides PROP with a reliable source of annual income — now and in the future. The Foundation’s expert team provides professional management of our endowment assets to ensure the longevity of PROP. Endowment funds are vital to ensuring the food shelf will continue to fulfill its mission of feeding, nourishing and strengthening our community.
Endowment Fund Giving Options
Donors can make a contribution directly to the Endowment Fund at any time.
Checks should be made payable to PROP Endowment Fund.
There are also many ways to make a planned gift to support PROP. We encourage you to work with your financial advisor to choose an option that is right for you.
All bequests received by PROP will be designated to the Endowment Fund unless otherwise specified by the donor.
Questions? Email Mary Brown at maryb@propfood.org or call 952-200-5731
All contributions to PROP, a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, are tax deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law. Internal Revenue Services (IRS) regulations requires us to inform you that, in return for your contribution, you receive no goods or services.
Featured News
It’s MN FoodShare Month at PROP
It's MN FoodShare Month which means all cash or food donations made to PROP Food Shelf between March 1st and April 6th will be proportionally matched by the Minnesota Council of Churches. Our goal is to raise $125,000 in financial gifts and to receive 125,000 pounds...
2025 PROP Empty Bowls
"Nourish and Strengthen Community" At the 15th Annual PROP EMPTY BOWLS 2025 Bring your family and friends to the PROP Empty Bowls 2025 fundraiser at St. Andrew Lutheran Church on Tuesday, February 18th. Lunch is served from 11:00 AM to 1:30 PM; dinner from 4:00 to...
Recent News
It’s MN FoodShare Month at PROP
It's MN FoodShare Month which means all cash or food donations made to PROP Food Shelf between March 1st and April 6th will be proportionally matched by the Minnesota Council of Churches. Our goal is to raise $125,000 in financial gifts and to receive 125,000 pounds...
2025 PROP Empty Bowls
"Nourish and Strengthen Community" At the 15th Annual PROP EMPTY BOWLS 2025 Bring your family and friends to the PROP Empty Bowls 2025 fundraiser at St. Andrew Lutheran Church on Tuesday, February 18th. Lunch is served from 11:00 AM to 1:30 PM; dinner from 4:00 to...
Keeping Families in Their Homes for the Holidays and Beyond
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“Happy Hour For Hunger” November 14th, 6-8 PM
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