PRISM Food Shelf and St. Joseph's have a long history, with PRISM’s founding roots beginning at St. Joseph's in 1970.   

PRISM provides individualized support for addressing each family’s unique situation through their various programs – financial assistance, food shelf, clothing and household, school supplies, holiday and birthdays, employment & budget counseling. Families and individuals must live in Golden Valley; South of 42nd Avenue in Crystal, New Hope, or Robbinsdale; East of 494 in Plymouth.

St. Joseph is a member of PRISM’s Faith Partner Board and contributes financially year-round as a part of the parish tithe. Volunteers from the parish also assist clients in the PRISM food shelf (Market Place) and thrift store (Shop for Change).

PRISM's Shop for Change Thrift Shop
PRISM's thrift store is in huge need of donations and has become increasingly low on lightly used clothes and household items. Please consider donating to PRISM and spreading the word to your family and friends. Word of mouth goes such a long way to support our services.


The more items we can process in our store, the more revenue we can raise for our basic needs programs! The need is more critical than ever as we experience increased costs in purchases for our Marketplace Food Shelf. 
 
See the PRISM Website for hours of operation.. 

Volunteers at PRISM are always needed to sort donations, set up the event, assist with distribution and clean-up. To sign-up to volunteer, please visit www.prismmpls.org/volunteer. For more information, please visit the  PRISM Website or contact PRISM - 763.529.1350. PRISM is located at 1220 Zane Ave N, Golden Valley.


Taste of the Burbs - PRISM's Spring Fundraiser is a wonderful event with various activities such the classic food event, silent auction and other fundraising activities for the whole family to enjoy!




 
Back to School Drive collecting backpacks, lined paper, calculators, notebooks, pencils, markers, etc. and financial donations.



 
Fill the Van comes to various locations around the community allowing people to bring needed items to location near you!







Toy Shoppe provides holiday toys for those in need! Many donations make this event possible and so do the volunteers!






Coats for Kids Drive
Winter apparel to keep the children warm and protected during their travels. Accepting warm coats, mittens, scarfs, heavy socks, etc.



The Sharing Tree
Visit the Christmas tree at church, take a tag, purchase the item and return it to church unwrapped. Easy! All items will be brought to PRISM to support those in need.





Pop Up For PRISM events occur spontaneously in the community based on shortages of donations for those in need. Please consider donating as well as volunteering for a couple of hours!



See PRISM Christmas Outreach/Holiday Toy Shoppe and Shop for Change for additional outreach programs supported by St. Joseph Catholic Community.
  Food, Household Items and Funds Collections 
Nonperishable groceries, clean household items and paper/plastic bags are collected for PRISM’s food shelf throughout the year at the Parish Center. Items always needed include sugar, oil, flour, cereal, canned pasta, soup, canned tuna and chicken, pancake mix, peanut butter, jelly and syrup.

January
Toilet Paper and Paper Products
February
Kitchen Spices
March
Food Share Month, Pantry Staples, Food & Cash
April
Cleaning Supplies
May
Paper and Plastic Bags
June
Breakfast Cereal 
July
Kid Snack Packs
August
Backpacks & School Supplies
September
Winter Coats, Hats, Gloves
October
Diapers and Wipes
November
Holiday Toys and Gifts
December
Holiday Toys & Gift Cards

Money to support administrative costs and gift cards for presents are always appreciated and can be placed in the PRISM Funds box at the Parish Center and Historic Little Church, or brought to the Parish Office. 

Emergency Funds Program

PRISM has wonderful resources to manage ALL emergency funds requests for housing and food assistance. Please contact them at www.prismmpls.org.

Every 2nd Sunday of the month, St. Joseph holds an offertory collection for the PRISM Emergency Funds Program to help qualified individuals and families with rent, security deposits and utility bills. This program assists those in time of need to get back on the feet. Food donations can be placed in the PRISM Funds collection box at the Parish Center and the Historic Little Church. Monetary donations can be brought to the Parish Office.