Prop News
Most Needed Items
July Most Needed Items:
- Paper Products (Paper Towels, Toilet Paper, Facial Tissue)
- Size 5 Diapers
- Razors
- Tooth paste and tooth brushes
- Crackers
- Snacks such as granola bars
- Mac & Cheese
- Boxed Pasta
- Potato Sides/Mashed Potatoes
- 100% Juice
- Tomato Sauce
Our office is accepting food donations, now with a no-contact method of delivery. Donations can be dropped off Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 9:30am -1:00pm and Wednesday evening 4:00pm – 6:30pm. Once in our parking lot, please honk your horn and a volunteer will come to your vehicle to retrieve your donation. If no one arrives, please call our main office line at 952-937-9120.
*Unfortunately, due to the unavailability of key items, we are not able to put together an Amazon Wish List at this time.
Statement regarding George Floyd
We are brokenhearted and distraught over the senseless murder of George Floyd and the pain and trauma the Black community are experiencing.
PROP stands strong against racism, injustice, and inequality. We seek, in all we do, to be conscious of and address the deeply entrenched practices, cultural norms, and decision-making structures that perpetuate inequities. We align our policies, practices, and resources so that people of all races, cultures, and socioeconomic statuses have genuine opportunities to thrive. We create an environment in which everyone feels valued and respected. We inspire hope and provide support in a safe and dignified space.
PROP strives to improve the lives of our neighbors in need and is committed to work with those to bring racial justice and equity to all.
EMPLOYMENT JOB BOARD
Welcome to PROP’s Virtual Employment Job Board. If you have any questions or need help, please contact PROP’s Employment Counselor, Amy Konkoly at 612-361-9114 or email amyk@propfood.org.
ABC Millwork, conveniently located in Chanhassen, MN, is your one-stop-shop for all of your stock or custom interior and exterior moulding and millwork needs. We provide creative millwork products and services including pre-finished trim, windows, interior and exterior doors, stair parts, mantels, specialty items, closet systems, installation services, and builder’s hardware. We’re proud to say that we’ve been the largest supplier of prefinished mouldings, millwork, windows and doors to the pro contractor in the Twin City, Minneapolis St. Paul area for over 30 years.
Available Positions:
ACR provides exceptional patient care for people with physical and developmental disabilities in 55 ACR homes throughout the five-county Minneapolis-St. Paul suburban area. ACR staff also provide care for the elderly, including memory care, in two residential homes through our affiliated company Arthur’s Senior Care. ACR offers paid training and flexible work schedules. Our employees voted us the #1 large employer in Minnesota in the Star Tribune Top Workplace survey–twice!
Mediacom Communications is the 5th largest Telecommunications provider in the US. We have invested millions of dollars to build a nationwide fiber optic infrastructure to deliver a wide array of advanced products and services including digital cable TV, high-speed Internet and phone service and home security system services. We are dedicated to keeping jobs in the communities we serve. Our diversified workforce of over 4,600 employees lives and works in the 22 states where we do business. Most of our coverage is in America’s smaller cities, towns and suburbs. Mediacom has many career opportunities in many states across the U.S.
Please visit: www.mediacomcable.careers to continue to grow in areas such as: Technical Operations, Commercial/Business Sales, Direct Sales, Marketing, Customer Service, IT, and other areas…
Available Positions to Apply:
SEEK Careers/Staffing, Inc. is a principle-based staffing resource dedicated to servicing your success by exceeding your expectations. Whether you are looking for a job in manufacturing, entry-level office/clerical, skilled trades or you’re an experienced professional seeking a professional search assistance firm, we’ve got you covered!
Speedway
American convenience store and gas station chain.
Apply via CELL PHONE: text SPEEDWAY to 25000
Apply via WEBSITE
First Student is a leading provider of school bus services for K-12 kids. We have been providing safe and reliable bus services to our customers for over 17 years. We have 10 locations in the Twin Cities and also provide charter services for schools and local businesses in the Metro area.
Apply via WEBSITE
ShopHQ is an ultra-fun, digital retailer offering exciting brands and unique products to customers around the country. Their television network delivers entertainment shopping to millions of homes via ever-growing mobile, online and social channels. ShopHQ merchandise extends across many popular categories, making them a go-to destination and authority for Jewelry, Watches, Home and Food, Fashion, Beauty, Health and Fitness, Electronics, and more.
You can find open positions at ShopHQ here.
ShopHQ on-site job fair with immediate interviews
Dates: Wednesday, July 22nd and Thursday, July 23rd from 11 am – 2 pm.
Address: 6740 Shady Oak Rd, Eden Prairie, MN 55344.
Please wear a mask and bring your resume.
SUMMER FOOD FOR KIDS PROGRAM 2020
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! In fact, as you might have guessed, the last several months have been difficult for our families as kids are home 24/7.
Summer Food for Kids Program 2020
PROP’s Summer Food for Kids Program remains a vital part of our mission to keep everyone fed. This program helps more than 800 school age children have healthy foods in their home (fresh fruits and veggies, dairy items like cheese and yogurt, and fan favorites like peanut butter, jelly and granola bars).
Purchasing New Healthy Food for Summer Food for Kids
The major change to this years’ Summer Food for Kids Program is where we are getting our food items. With challenges in the food supply chain to meet PROP’s consistent food needs, we have found an incredible new partner, Bix, to purchase ready-made produce boxes that contain favorites like carrots, apples, grapes and mandarin oranges. This box, along with dairy items and shelf stable favorites will be given out to families each month during the summer months. But, something that has changed for PROP, is one borne of safety. For the safety of volunteers, staff and clients, we have greatly reduced food rescue from grocery stores, which was a large portion of the food we distribute each week to families. To continue to meet our specific and consistent food needs, beyond food donations that we receive from individuals and groups, we have begun purchasing healthy food items for all food programs.
Gift Match Challenge
With the increase in our need to purchase more food, we are grateful to announce a $24,000 gift match for our Summer Food For Kids Program! This is our largest gift match ever – and it comes at a time when our need is the greatest. This gift match is available until it is met – so no deadline. Will you take the Summer Food for Kids Gift Match Challenge?
Donate today and your donation has DOUBLE the IMPACT!
COVID-19 Announcement
You are are #1 priority!
PROP is committed to maintaining a safe and healthy food shelf for all.
Effective Wednesday, March 18: All PROP services will be done via phone. Call 952-937-9120 during office hours.
Food Orders will be available (a standard monthly food order based on household size). You MUST call PROP’s main line to place your order. Same Day Order & Pick Up Only.
Call in Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 9:30am-1pm, Wednesday eve, 4:00pm-6:30pm
Case Managers are available via phone for ALL OTHER SERVICES.
CALL PROP FOR ALL SERVICES: 952-937-9120
MONTHLY NEWS & UPDATES
Empty Bowls
Empty Bowls: ENDING HUNGER ONE BOWL AT A TIME
Tuesday Feb., 18th at St. Andrew Lutheran Church
LUNCH 11:00 AM – 1:30 PM
DINNER 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Together our community stands up and says, no more hunger, we are here for you! Join us for PROP’s 8th Annual Empty Bowls event – raising funds to end hunger that is right in our very own backyard.
Soup. Handmade Bowls. Silent Auction. Local Entertainment. 100% of proceeds go to PROP Food Shelf to help those in need.
2020 Sponsors
Platinum Sponsors
St. Andrews Lutheran Church
Zinpro Corporation
Sandcastle Foundation
Silver Sponsors
ACIST Medical Systems
Health e(fx)
Prairie School of Dance
ECA Marketing
Barr Engineering Co.
EA Sween
Western National Insurance
Concious Branding
George Wolff VFW Post # 425
Scheels
IWCO
Bronze Sponsors
Driasi
EP Noon Rotary
Charter Bank
Quantitative Advantage
Prairie Bluffs Senor Living
MidwestOne Bank
I am not hungry anymore – Talia
PROP’s Holiday Gift Card Program
What is the Holiday Gift Card Program & Who Are the recipients
A program that provides PROP recipients with a special $30 gift card in December for each child and senior in the family.
PROP clients who meet the requirements are eligible to participate in the program: Live in Eden Prairie or Chanhassen, are an active and regular user of PROP’s food shelf or market between January 1, 2019 – November 29, 2019, and have children 0-18 living in the home and/or be a senior citizen aged 59+ or older
Why Gift Cards not gifts?
It’s all about CHOICE.
- We surveyed our clients and they all agreed that getting a gift card is the perfect, well, gift!
- Many want to go out and purchase the surprise present their children were hoping for,
- Others want to use it for their special holiday dinner,
- Several seniors just want to have a little extra money to spend on their family during this wonderful, yet stressful time of year.
- The choice is now theirs….a freedom they relish; a chance for them be the giver of the gift, not just the recipient. One client mentioned, “You help me be the hero in my son’s life since I get to go shopping for him!”
How can I sponsor a child or senior?
Here are TWO ways you can sponsor a child or senior:
- Go online to sponsor a child or senior.
- Buy in Store and Deliver as a Bundle
- Determine number of kids/seniors you’d like to sponsor (let PROP know)
- Have sponsors go to their local Target store and purchase a gift card worth $30 (please stress the importance of giving the exact amount to keep it equitable for all)
- Have participants deliver gift cards back to your central hub and then set a delivery date with PROP for the entire bundle of cards.
Deadline for delivery of gift cards to PROP is Friday, November 29, 2019.
Questions? Contact Mary Brown, Director of Development (maryb@propfood.org or 952-746-1890)
Thank you for investing in families and seniors by providing them with choice this holiday season. Your consideration of this program and the needs of PROP families and seniors is exactly the spirit of giving that makes us so grateful to have your support.
IN HONOR CARDS NOW AVAILABLE!! Want your gift to be in honor of someone? Print one of our free designs, fill out the details, and let someone know you were thinking of them while helping others this holiday season.
PROPerly Poised Fashion Show
This spectacular fundraising event showcases the very latest in fashion trends – from clothing to jewelry to makeup (for women, men and this year, kids) – with 100% of the proceeds benefiting PROP, the local food shelf serving Eden Prairie and Chanhassen. The event features clothing and accessories from high end stores and local boutiques, with models, stylists, designers, and makeup artists from around the Twin Cities donating their time and talent. Both women and men’s fashion will be on display during the runway event.