PROP Shop Coat Distribution Hospitality

October 5-7 at Immanuel

PROP Shop will be using our building for their annual coat distribution and we want to give them a warm welcome. We are looking for volunteers to both bake and serve coffee & cookies to our guests while they pick out their new winter gear. Hospitality volunteers are needed:

• October 5th (2:45-6:15pm)
• October 6th (9:45am-12:45pm)
• October 7th (9:45am-12:45pm)

SIGNUP HERE to volunteer and/or provide baked goods

2023 Bingo Benefit for PROP

September 9, 2023

Each year Immanuel hosts a Bingo Benefit for PROP under a giant tent in our parking lot, as a part of our Welcome Weekend activities.  Hundreds of volunteer hours make this fun, important day happen!  We are excited to announce that $2,500 was raised at our 2023 event.  Mark your calendars for next year - September 7, 2024! 

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.