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.
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Summer Food For Kids Program 2021
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Empty Bowls 2021
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Summer Food For Kids Program 2021
FEEDING KIDS ALL SUMMER LONG WITH PROP Summer is quickly approaching and even though the pandemic has changed a lot of things, kids needing food isn't one of them! During the summer, when children do not receive free/reduced lunch at school, we provide additional food...
Empty Bowls 2021
Virtual Family Friendly Fundraiser Feb 22 - 27Empty Bowls Event Like Never BeforePROP's popular event, Empty Bowls returns for a ninth year as a virtual week long community event to raise awareness and funding to combat hunger in Eden Prairie and Chanhassen. "Every...
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Random Acts of Kindness Here are a few simple things you can do to surprise and delight someone today : Be a good neighbour Send a card of thanks or positivity to a senior (send to our dear friends and wonderful Empty Bowls supporters at Summit Place! Summit...
Covid Relief Campaign
COVID RELIEF CAMPAIGN: $25K GIFT MATCH. Your financial support helps stabilize a family, senior or individual in crisis (whether that means help with food, housing, employment, transportation, or even just provide a listening ear to help them navigate through). Double...