Food Donations

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

Personal Care Items

Cleaning Supplies

Featured News

Most Needed Items

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/...

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Empty Bowls 2023

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...

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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...