Holiday Gift Program 2021
Back by popular demand, we are excited to share our Holiday Program for 2021. This special program provides seniors and families with kids $30 gift cards for the holiday. PROP clients love this program to help ease the financial burden they experience during the holiday and as one mom mentioned, it helps me “continue to pay extra towards the bills that have a past due balance AND STILL surprise my kids with something nice!”
Here’s how you can sponsor a child or senior this holiday!
Purchase Gift Card Online and have it sent directly to PROP.
Buy a $30 Target Gift Card* at any Target store and mail to PROP (14700 Martin Drive, Eden Prairie, MN 55344).
Food Mart
Nutritious and healthy foods for individuals, families, and seniors.
Welcome to PROP’s Food Mart
SHOP BY APPOINTMENT : Call 952-937-9120 to schedule your appointment shopping time slot
Shop the Food Mart Twice a Month : A one stop shop experience available to your household two times per month.
Self-Shop OR Curbside Service : Your choice – come inside and shop or place an order over the phone to enjoy curbside pick-up. We also offer food delivery for clients who do not have their own transport.
Food Mart Variety : From cereal, pasta, and canned goods to fresh fruit, vegetables, dairy and meat to sweets, deli choices and bread. You’ll have more choice with Food Mart.
Photo ID is all you need to Check-In : Other PROP programs may have additional requirements.
Hours and Contact Information:
Mon, Tue, Thur & Fri : 9:30am-1:00pm
Wed : 3:00pm-6:30pm
The Food Mart doors are on the North Side of the building with a large green awning.
Featured News
Recent News
50thAnniversary
Together for 50 years. Thank you!
In celebration of the many wonderful supporters PROP has had over the last 50 years, please follow our journey through 50 years of service in the community on our digital media platforms. Starting September 20 and running until November 24, posts, videos, heartfelt messages will be shared from our founders to our youngest supporter and lots more folks in between. Thank you for your support and hope you enjoy a walk down memory lane.
Endowment 2021
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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Empty Bowls 2021
Empty Bowls Event Like Never Before
“Every day, hundreds of our neighbors struggle to put food on their table. Food insecurity is one of the early indicators of family economic crisis and PROP’s Empty Bowls event has always epitomized neighbors helping neighbors,” says PROP’s Executive Director, Janet Palmer. “This year, we are bringing the spirit of Empty Bowls to the community.”
We have something for the whole family! All proceeds from the virtual events go to PROP to help people in need.
Virtual Activities Through The Week
DIY Bowl Kit
Make your very own bowls.
SOLD OUT!
Soup of the Day Restaurant
Enjoy soup (and anything else) at our Restaurant of the Day. Here is the list of participating restaurants.
Benefit Concert
Enjoy a cozy evening of rich vocals and superb harmonies with “Food for the Soul” featuring the veteran stage and studio musicians of ‘2 Girls & A Boyd’.
Password to view concert: propfood
Random Acts of Kindness
Surprise and delight someone today with a random act of kindness. Click Here for ideas
Virtual Openhouse Tours
Find out how a food shelf works and what your support really means! Schedule your personal tour by emailing maryb@propfood.org
Empty Bowls 2021 Sponsors
Thank you to our 2021 Empty Bowls Sponsors
Sandcastle Foundation
Zinpro
American Family Insurance
Henkel
Barr Engineering
Tennant
ACIST
ECA Marketing
Lakewinds
Charter Bank
Scheels
EA Sween
Concious Branding
Quantitative Advantage
Xcel Energy
State Farm
Welu Home Team
Washburn McReavy
St. Andrew Lutheran Church
Immanuel Lutheran Church
George Wolff VFW Post #425
Cargill
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Random Acts of Kindness
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 Place Senior Campus, c/o Libby Jensen, 8501 Flying Cloud Dr., Eden Prairie, MN 55344)
- Run an errand for someone
- Shovel a walk and/or driveway for someone
- Walk a neighbour’s pet
- Drop off a meal (kit) with special recipe card
- Pay it Forward
- Pay for the person behind you at the drive through
- You’ve been PROP’d – Fill the Bowl for someone else
- Spread sunshine to your neighbours with this simple and easy “You’ve Been PROP’d” random act of kindness
- Complete HOW-TO with downloadable and printable signs & ideas, Click Here
- Spring Cleaning
- Donate old cell phones. You can donate them here-
- Cell Phones for Soldier : www.cellphonesforsoldiers.com/donate/
- Computer Fixx : www.cccfixx.com/
- BestBuy, Cell Phone Providers, EcoATM (Recycle)
- Donate winter clothing
- PROP Shop www.propshopep.org/donations
- Donate Blood
- Memorial Blood Center, schedule appointment :https://www.mbc.org/donate-blood/locations/
- American Red Cross : https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?order=DATE&range=10&zipSponsor=55347
- Donate old eyeglasses to an organisation that will reuse them
- Minnesota Lions Vision Foundation : https://mnlerc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Eyeglass-Recycling-Collection-List-12-20.pdf
- EDEN PRAIRIE Cub Foods, Eden Prairie City Hall, Eden Prairie Community Center, Eden Prairie Senior Center, Insight Vision Care, Jamison Optical, Jerry’s Food, Park Nicollet at Methodist Hospital, Pearl Vision – Eden Prairie Mall – 8251 Flying Cloud Dr, Summit Place, Target Vision- Eden Prairie Mall, The Colony, The Prop Shop, Wal-Mart Vision World
- Donate old cell phones. You can donate them here-
- Donate to a food shelf
- PROP Food Shelf : https://propfood.org/food-donations/
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 your impact! Every dollar donated to this campaign, will be matched up to $25,000! This gift match opportunity runs December 1 – December 31st at midnight.
Donate Now!
COVID RELIEF CAMPAIGN: GIFT CARDS
PROP is in need of gift cards, specifically to Cub Foods, Walmart, and Speedway gas station, in increments of $25.
Mail to: PROP, 14700 Martin Drive, Eden Prairie, MN 55344.
Order online at CUB FOODS, WALMART, and SPEEDWAY and have sent directly to PROP.
EMPLOYMENT JOB BOARD
Job Search Resources
CareerForce is the local resource center offering assistance with all things related to job search including assistance applying for jobs, resume writing and review, and interview preparation. They have a number of employment counsellors on staff.
Local Employers with Job Openings
To find employers click on the industry you are interested in
Healthcare
Manufacturing
Staffing/Hospitality
Transportation/Warehouse
Other
Healthcare
Ebenezer – Senior Care homes in the local area with positions such as Resident Assistant, Culinary Assistant, Receptionist, Activities, Maintenance and Housekeeping
Ebenezer’s current openings available here (search by location)
Manufacturing
Cherne – A division of the Oatey corporation, manufacturer of equipment and parts for use in the plumbing industry located in Shakopee
Apply online at www.oatey.com/careers or visit us during our Walk in Thursdays from 9 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. at our location at 2300 Vierling Dr. West in Shakopee, MN 55379
Lyman Lumber – manufacturer and largest supplier of prefinished mouldings, millwork, windows and doors in the Twin Cities. Located in Chanhassen.
EA Sween – maker of ready-to-eat sandwiches located in Eden Prairie.
Careers page (search Eden Prairie, MN as location)
Michael Foods – produce potato products for the restaurant, food service and retail markets, located in Chaska
Careers Page (search under Chaska MN as location)
Staffing/Hospitality
Seek Careers/Staffing – offer connection to temporary, contract and temp-to-hire positions in the local area for jobs in manufacturing, entry level office/clerical or skilled trades.
Find available positions and apply here
Sonesta Select – new hotel located in Eden Prairie. Flexible part-time and full-time employment
Eden Prairie Sonesta Select Jobs posted here
Transportation/Warehouse
First Student – Provider of school bus services for K-12 in Tonka Bay and across the entire metro area
First Student Careers Page (search under Minnesota location)
Seven Hills School Transportation – Located in Edina, Minnesota and service school districts all throughout the Twin Cities
Link to driver employment application
Reach out to Angela at 612-508-0542 or angela@fourpointo.com for information
COKeM International – the country’s leading full-service, value-added distributor of video games and accessories. Located in Shakopee, MN
Reach out to Anna at asteward@cokem.com for information about open positions and to apply
Other
Home Depot – Local retailer with a variety of positions including full and part time.
Find open positions near you here
You may stop in the local store or email Bethany_George@homedepot.com with any questions
Seniors Helping Seniors – In-home care services for seniors provided by retirees & seniors including companionship, transportation, meal preparation, yard work and light housekeeping. Part-time and Flexible work. Requires own transportation to senior homes in the local area.
If you are interesting in helping seniors with any of the services, please email helpingseniorsmn@gmail.com or call 763-694-0165
Apply for Seniors Helping Seniors at this link
Mediacom Communications – Fifth largest Telecommunications provider in the US with local offices in Chanhassen providing business and residential services in the Twin Cities and surrounding area. Looking for Broadband installer techs and a wide variety of positions related to the business.
Search for open positions posted here
Shop HQ – television network entertainment shopping retailer has a variety of positions including call center customer service type work. Location in Eden Prairie
Find open positions at ShopHQ here – search under iMedia Headquarters located in Eden Prairie, here
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.
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?