Community Service

PROP feeds nearly 400 households

Rachel Hoppe • November 20, 2025

PROP (People Reaching Out to People) Food Shelf hosted a mobile distribution, giving out 15,321 pounds of food to 390 households on Wednesday, Nov. 19. Distribution, hosted at the old JCPenney parking...

Eden Prairie museum to host Pearl Harbor talk Dec. 4

EPLN Staff Reports • November 20, 2025

The Wings of the North Air Museum in Eden Prairie hosts a free Dec. 4 talk exploring the history and legacy of Pearl Harbor.

EVS hosts breakfast for Educate Tanzania

EPLN Staff Reports • November 15, 2025

The Eden Prairie engineering firm's EVS C.A.R.E.S. Foundation has provided design and funding support for construction of a college in Tanzania.

From a simple idea to 15 Thanksgiving meals

Rachel Hoppe • November 13, 2025

Clarissa Schmieg wanted to make a difference during SNAP Benefit uncertainty and raised enough money for 15 Thanksgiving meals for PROP.

Vietnam veteran honored with Quilt of Valor in Eden Prairie

EPLN Staff Reports • November 13, 2025

A decorated Vietnam War medic was recognized last weekend in Eden Prairie for his military service. Staff Sgt. Glenn R. Horton Jr., who served as a combat medic with the U.S. Army’s 199th Light Infantry...

Starkey recognized as Beyond the Yellow Ribbon company

EPLN Staff Reports • November 12, 2025

The Eden Prairie hearing technology company was honored for its efforts to support military service members, veterans, and families.

Security Bank & Trust launches $1 million ‘Local Return’ initiative

EPLN Staff Reports • November 12, 2025

Security Bank & Trust launches $1 million Local Return initiative to reinvest in Minnesota communities, supporting local projects, schools, and organizations.

Eden Prairie support for food insecurity

Amy Nylander • November 11, 2025

EPLN serves up a guide to resources for providing or receiving help in times of food insecurity.

Veridian Credit Union pledges $100,000 to Midwest food banks

EPLN Staff Reports • November 9, 2025

PROP Food Shelf in Eden Prairie is among the recipients of Veridian Credit Union’s holiday season pledge to fight food insecurity.

PROP to host mobile food distribution amid SNAP disruption

EPLN Staff Reports • November 7, 2025

PROP Food will host a mobile food distribution Nov. 19 at Eden Prairie Center to help families affected by SNAP disruptions.

Eden Prairie Lions donate $5,000 to support childhood cancer efforts

EPLN Staff Reports • November 6, 2025

The Eden Prairie Lions Club Foundation donated $5,000 to support the Minnesota Lions Childhood Cancer Foundation’s programs for children and families.