PRISM Food Shelf and St. Joe’s has a long history, with PRISM’s founding roots beginning here over 30 years ago. St. Joe’s is a member of PRISM’s Faith Partner Board and contributes financially to PRISM each year as a part of the parish tithe. The parish holds a Food and Funds collection on the second Sunday of each month, a yearly collection of school supplies in August and winter coats during October and November. The St. Joe’s Reps organize a Sharing Tree during Advent that collects toys and gift certificates/cards for PRISM’s Holiday Shop. Volunteers from the parish assist clients at their food shelf or thrift store (Shop for Change). For more information about volunteer opportunities please contact PRISM - 763.529.1350. PRISM is located at 1220 Zane Ave N, Golden Valley.

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. To learn more visit their website or call 763.529.1350.

Sharing Tree Collection for PRISM Holiday Shop. Each Christmas the St. Joe’s Reps collect toys or gift cards for PRISM clients. 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 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 are taken the weekend of the 2nd Sunday of each month.  Nonperishable groceries are collected for PRISM’s food shelf.  Money is also collected for PRISM and St. Joseph’s Emergency Funds program during offertory time.