“What could be more important than a little something to eat?”
– Winnie the Pooh
PROP Food Shelf gives form to benevolence. What began as a church food drive 53 years ago has grown into a nonprofit serving thousands of families in need throughout Eden Prairie and Chanhassen.
Sadly, local families’ need for PROP continues to grow as well. “We served 5,100 clients this fiscal year – a 47 percent increase from two years ago,” said Jenifer Loon, executive director of PROP. “Between our Food Mart and home delivery service, we distributed 800,000 pounds of food last year alone.”
PROP battles more than just hunger. Their team members provide emergency funding that wards off evictions, nutrition and wellness counseling that saves lives, and employment and financial literacy counseling that fosters self-sufficiency. Truly, it’s a campaign against poverty.
And it’s powered by kindness. “There is no business element to PROP,” explained Jenifer. “We don’t sell anything. All of our revenue comes from grants and donations, and we receive roughly one-third of it during the months of November and December.”
Let your benevolence take form this holiday season by donating to PROP. Your tax-deductible contribution is the most direct investment in our community you could make. When you drop off nonperishables, produce or toiletries, they will be appreciated twice: once by PROP volunteers, and again by those who need them. And when you donate a gift card to a grocery store, gas station or Target, you have essentially told your neighbor “Here, let me get that for you.”
propfood.org | 14700 Martin Drive, Eden Prairie
Happy Hour for Hunger Wine Tasting
Thursday, November 14th, 6-8pm
Eden Prairie Liquor (Near Kowalski's)
16508 W 78th Street, Eden Prairie
Join PROP for a special event that will help feed hungry families in our community – and help you discover your new favorite wines. Sample more than 50 varieties of vino and purchase your faves at exclusive discounted prices! Reserve your ticket today by making a donation of $10 or more on propfood.org, or present a donation of at least five nonperishable food or personal care items upon your arrival at Eden Prairie Liquor.