We strive to give everyone fresh and wholesome food to stock their pantry; food to make a meal for their family.
Non-perishable food items
We accept non-expired, damage-free, unopened non-perishable food items. We also gratefully accept grocery store gift cards, preferably in increments of $10.
Most needed foods
Click Here to see the list of current most needed items
or Download the list of Food Drive Items
Fresh fruits and vegetables
We gladly accept fresh fruits and vegetables from your garden. We distribute the produce through our Food Mart. Last summer, 250 families per week visited the market. We really cannot have too much fresh produce. During our annual client survey, fresh produce is always one of the most requested items.
Most requested produce
- Peppers
- Tomatoes
- Onions/Radishes
- Cucumbers
- Beans
- Squash/Zucchini
- Peas
- Potatoes
Toiletries and paper products
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/...
Join our team
Job Opening 1: Case Manager PROP is seeking a detail-oriented, community-minded individual to join a passionate and highly collaborative social services team as a Case Manager. We take pride in working within our values of client-centered compassion,...
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/...
Join our team
Job Opening 1: Case Manager PROP is seeking a detail-oriented, community-minded individual to join a passionate and highly collaborative social services team as a Case Manager. We take pride in working within our values of client-centered compassion,...
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...