PRISM Food Shelf and St. Joe’s has a long history, with PRISM’s founding roots beginning at St. Joseph's over 30 years ago.   

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) or thrift store (Shop for Change).

See below for PRISM volunteer opportunities.  For more information, please visit their website or contact PRISM - 763.529.1350.  PRISM is located at 1220 Zane Ave N, Golden Valley.

Sharing Tree Collection for PRISM Holiday Shop
During Advent, the St. Joe’s Reps collect toys or gift certificates/cards for PRISM's Holiday Shop. Look for the Sharing Trees at both locations in late November and early December.

Volunteers for Holiday Shop
PRISM’s annual Holiday Shop for families in need is held on the third Saturday in December. Volunteers are needed to help families shop for holiday toys and stock shelves. Also, volunteers are needed on the days prior to help organize donated gifts. If interested, contact PRISM at 763.529.1350.

Food and Funds Collections 
Nonperishable groceries and paper/platic bags are collected for PRISM’s food shelf and taken the 2nd Sunday of each month.  Collections are also held yearly for school supplies in August and winter coats during October and November.  Money is also collected for PRISM during offertory time.  All donations can be placed in the the container in the Parish Center santuary.

Emergency Funds Program
Every 2nd Sunday of the month, St. Joseph holds an offetory collection for the 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.  Recently a gentleman returned the amount we helped him with (though not expected) and explained how grateful he was for the assistance. The dollars returned will now go toward helping another family in need.  For information, contact the Director of Community and Volunteer Engagement.