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“Everyone at PROP tries to always do the right thing helping clients. I am proud to be part of the volunteer team.” – PROP volunteer
Questions? Please contact prop@propfood.org
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Volunteering at Prop
PROP has a variety of volunteer opportunities within food operations, front office, and support systems. All volunteer positions are weekly ongoing commitments, with a commitment of at least 30 hours of service over a three month period. Orientation and training sessions are required for all volunteer positions except special projects or drivers. Learn more about the positions, hours and responsibilities by filling out our online application.
Volunteer FAQ’s
Q: Who can volunteer at PROP?
A: PROP welcomes all who would like to volunteer
Q: Is there an age minimum to volunteer at PROP?
A: Those 14+ years old can work on-site at our food shelf
Q: Is there a time commitment to volunteer at PROP?
A: If you are volunteering for a committee or a special project, this would be dependent on the staff. All other roles (food shelf, office, drivers), we prefer a commitment of at least 3 months.
Q: Are there events my family can volunteer at?
A: Adults and families with children under 14 can volunteer at many PROP events, including our annual Empty Bowls fundraiser in February, the annual Postal Drive in May, and various food drive pop-ups at local groceries around the city.
If you are interested in long term volunteering, please email sarinab@propfood.org. If you are looking for one-time volunteer opportunities, please email primas@propfood.org
Featured News
PROP Food Provides Extra Support Ahead of the Holidays
In December, PROP Food worked to make sure families had what they needed before the Christmas holiday closure. Knowing PROP would be closed for three days, we offered additional services to help our neighbors prepare: Weekend Curbside Pickups We hosted two weekend...
Help Keep Families in Their Homes For the Holidays and Beyond
Your monetary donation to PROP this December will help to keep families in their homes for the holidays and beyond. We can't thank you enough for embracing your neighbors who need extra help during these winter months. And now is a wonderful time to give, because all...
Recent News
PROP Food Provides Extra Support Ahead of the Holidays
In December, PROP Food worked to make sure families had what they needed before the Christmas holiday closure. Knowing PROP would be closed for three days, we offered additional services to help our neighbors prepare: Weekend Curbside Pickups We hosted two weekend...
Help Keep Families in Their Homes For the Holidays and Beyond
Your monetary donation to PROP this December will help to keep families in their homes for the holidays and beyond. We can't thank you enough for embracing your neighbors who need extra help during these winter months. And now is a wonderful time to give, because all...
Food Assistance Without the Stigma
MPR News November 24th "Hunger and Shame - Breaking the Stigma Around Food Assistance." By Catharine Richert and Cari Dwyer PROP Food was mentioned in the 11/24/25 MPR News broadcast regarding the increased need for food assistance and how local food shelves like PROP...
PROP Mobile Food Distribution Event
PROP is holding a Mobile Food Distribution Event on November 19th from 10 AM to 2 PM in the Eden Prairie Mall parking lot near the former JCPenney store. A variety of foods will be available to select from including fresh produce, proteins, canned goods and ready to...