PROP

Summer Food for Kids Program

GOAL:  1,200 cans of TUNA (5 oz packed in water) by July 31st!

PROP’s Summer Food for Kids program provides supplemental fresh produce and kid-friendly food choices for school-aged children, entering grades 1-12 during the summer months. There is a menu of available food items – including fresh fruits and vegetables, dairy and sandwich meat, pasta, cereal, canned meat and other protein rich snacks.  Local congregations are each given a food item to collect.  Collection begins in MAY!

FUN FACT: Did you know Deacon Savannah has a pet cockatiel named Tuna???!!!  Help Tuna collect tuna for kids this summer!

What does PROP do?

PROP offers food programs that nourish the body, plus comprehensive social services and support to nourish the minds of Eden Prairie and Chanhassen residents, so they can gain confidence, regain control, and lead healthy, productive, and fulfilling lives within our community. Read PROP's 2019 - 2020 Annual Report for current information.

Take a look at the VIRTUAL TOUR OF PROP (PDF) to learn more about who they are and how they serve the community.

Immanuel supports the work of our local food shelf in caring for our neighbors by:

• Gathering non-perishable food donations in our PROP cupboard located outside of Fellowship Hall.
• Giving financial support through Benevolence dollars and designated giving.
• Supporting the Holiday Gift Program.
• Supporting the Summer Food for Kids Program. (In 2019 over 1000 boxes of granola bars were donated by Immanuel members.)
• Supplying the free children’s bookshelf at PROP. Donations of gently used or new books for children of all ages (including board books and chapter books) are always welcome in the box outside of Kim’s office.

If you are in need of Help:

• PROP phone number: 952-937-9120; PROP’s web site
• Food Shelf hours are Monday-Friday, 9:30am to 1:00pm and Wednesday 4:00pm-6:30pm. To place a monthly food order, last check in at the front office is 12:45pm (M-F) and 6:15pm (Wed eve)
• Short term or emergency financial assistance is available
• PROP also offers wrap around services such as employment assistance, financial mentoring, nutritional coaching, and enrichment programs for youth and seniors.

Volunteer 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 here.