“Goods.” They’re called that because they are good for us. Appliances, bedding, clothing, dinnerware, electronics, furniture, and so on; if you’re surrounded by them, you have it good.
But you know what? The things you don’t need can be even better than goods. They become greats when you donate them to The PROP Shop of Eden Prairie.
“This has been a particularly rough year for local families,” said Cindy Eddy, executive director of The PROP Shop. “We’ve seen a 50 percent increase in clients, who are mainly the working poor with many refugees in the mix.
“If you have pots, pans, coats, baby clothes, or any other necessities that you don’t necessarily need, then we already know someone who does. I cannot overstate the good you can do for good people by donating items to The PROP Shop.
“Eden Prairie residents are so kind and generous. Even so, there are many things they’ll (understandably) never think to donate. That’s why 94 percent of our operating costs go directly toward purchasing new items like socks, underwear, diapers and mattresses.
“You can do so much for our mission without donating used goods. If you make a purchase at our retail center – a first-rate consignment shop, really, which offers so many interesting things for sale – then we’ll turn around and spend your money where it’s most needed. If you make a tax-deductible cash donation, all the better. And if you would like to buy something a member of our community specifically and urgently needs, like a baby food blender, or a pair of steel-toed work boots, then I encourage you to become one of our secret shoppers!”
Visit propshopep.org to learn more, or deliver the goods to The PROP Shop’s donation center at 15195 Martin Drive: Tuesday through Saturday, 10am to 3pm.