PRISM

Donating to PRISM brings dignity-centered services to the communities within Minneapolis’ northwest suburbs to participants needing basic needs resourcing.  With your generosity, PRISM can provide for over 6,800 households in the community with food, clothing, and housing each year. The last year brought many challenges for us and our community, but together we remain strong!

"I have three school-age children, and I struggle to afford enough fresh, healthy food for them throughout the month. After I visit PRISM, our fridge is full, and my children's stomachs are happy."

In 1970, a group of community members in New Hope came together after recognizing that some of their neighbors struggled to put food on the table. Partnering with local faith communities, they founded People Responding In Social Ministry, better known today as PRISM, to provide food and basic needs support for families in the community.

More than 50 years later, PRISM's service area grew to include Plymouth, Crystal, New Hope, Robbinsdale, and Golden Valley. While our community changed over the years, our commitment to supporting neighbors has remained the same. We continually evolved our programs to meet emerging needs, and today we offer a range of services, including the Marketplace Food Shelf, housing assistance programs, Shop for Change thrift store, and children's programs that help families thrive.

At PRISM, we recognize the inherent worth of every individual. That's why we strive to meet each participant with dignity, compassion, and respect, honoring their unique experiences and strengths.

"PRISM is different. It provided me with the help my family needed to get through a tough time and showed me that asking for help can be empowering. I am stronger and better after visiting PRISM."

PRISM: Building healthy, stable lives.