One-Time Volunteer Opportunities
These events are hands‑on volunteer opportunities for individuals and groups who want to give back to the community through meaningful service. Each event is designed to fit into a short window, making it easy to volunteer even with a busy schedule. All volunteers welcome! Bring your kids. No special skills required—just a willingness to help and work as part of a team.
Pack for a Purpose
Volunteers work together to pack essential items that support local neighbors in need. To ensure a safe and comfortable experience, each shift is limited to 30 volunteers due to space constraints at our facility. Our next event is February 19th from 5-7pm.
Curbside Express
Curbside Express is a convenient way for clients to receive groceries. Clients remain in their vehicles while volunteers load prepackaged boxes directly into their cars. Our next Curbside Express event is Saturday, February 21st. We have two shifts available: 8:30am-10:15am and 10:15am-12pm
Come join the PROP Family!
“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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Volunteer FAQ’s
Who can volunteer at PROP?
PROP welcomes all who would like to volunteer. Even kids.
Is there a time commitment to volunteer at PROP?
If you are volunteering for an event, 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.
Are there events my family can volunteer at?
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.
Featured News
A Community Ready to Help: Join Us to Pack for a Purpose
Over the past few months, we’ve heard a message again and again—from longtime supporters, new families, corporate teams, and neighbors who simply want to do something meaningful: “How can I help?” It’s one of the most encouraging things we hear at PROP. In a time when...
PROP Hosts February 5 Town Hall to Share Service Updates and Community Needs
PROP Food invites community members, partners, and supporters to attend a Community Town Hall on Thursday, February 5 at 6 p.m. at the Eden Prairie City Center (Heritage Preservation Room). The event will be led by Executive Director Jenifer Loon and will focus on...
Recent News
A Community Ready to Help: Join Us to Pack for a Purpose
Over the past few months, we’ve heard a message again and again—from longtime supporters, new families, corporate teams, and neighbors who simply want to do something meaningful: “How can I help?” It’s one of the most encouraging things we hear at PROP. In a time when...
PROP Hosts February 5 Town Hall to Share Service Updates and Community Needs
PROP Food invites community members, partners, and supporters to attend a Community Town Hall on Thursday, February 5 at 6 p.m. at the Eden Prairie City Center (Heritage Preservation Room). The event will be led by Executive Director Jenifer Loon and will focus on...
Standing With Our Neighbors: How PROP Is Adapting to Serve Our Community
During this challenging time, our message to the community is clear and unwavering: PROP remains steadfast in our commitment to serving our neighbors. What is changing is how we deliver services — not whether the support is available. Neighbors can continue to access...
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...