Summer Food for Kids
Summer should be full of fun, not hungerSummer feels different when school meals are no longer available. Families face up to 90 days without these vital resources, putting a strain on their food budgets each summer. You have the power to help bridge this hunger gap.
%
of MN students qualify for free or reduced-price school meals
Number of additional meals families plan every week in the summer
%
of neighbors PROP serves are kids
How to Participate
The Summer Food for Kids program runs June 11 – September 7, helping ensure children have access to nutritious food all summer long.
If your family is new to PROP, you are welcome to join the program at any time during the season. Simply call our team to get started—we’ll guide you through a quick intake process and answer any questions.
📞 Call PROP at 952-937-9120 to begin.
We’re here to make sure every child has the food they need to thrive this summer.
New This Summer
PROP is expanding our Summer Food for Kids program by partnering with Eden Prairie Schools to provide fresh, perishable foods during their weekly Summer Weekend Food for Kids. Join us every Thursday from 4–6 PM outside Door 4 of the Eden Prairie District Office’s Historic Gym (8100 School Road) to pick up free summer meals for kids.
How Your Gift Makes An Impact
$25 supplements a child for
about three weeks.
$50 supplements a child
for half the summer.
$100 helps support a child with
food all summer long.
Double Your Impact This Summer
Thanks to the generosity of Eden Prairie SCHEELS and anonymous donors, every gift will be matched dollar-for-dollar—up to $52,500—doubling your impact. That means more kids will receive nutritious meals this summer and more families will get the support they need.
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