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) and thrift store (Shop for Change).

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

See PRISM Christmas Outreach and Holiday Toy Shoppe for additional outreach programs that St. Joseph's supports.

Fare For All
Fare for All is a cooperative purchasing program that sells packages of frozen meat and fresh produce for up to 40% off retail prices to everyone!. Open to all - no questions asked, no pre-ordering.


The opportunity is provided by The Food Group, a St. Joseph community partner typically Spring through Fall. For more information, see https://fareforall.thefoodgroupmn.org

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.