Children's Programs

Eligibility & Registration

You must be currently accessing PRISM services or must meet with a case manager to complete an intake prior to accessing our Children’s Programs.
You must reside in Golden Valley, Robbinsdale, New Hope, Crystal, or Plymouth (east of 494), and show proof of residency (e.g, utility bill, ID).

Children must reside in your home. You must verify children prior to registering (e.g., medical cards, birth certificate, social security card, school record).

The Birthday Gift Room program may be accessed in the month of your child’s birthday during Food Shelf hours.

2020 Back-to-School Success Program registration not open.

2020 Holiday Toy Shoppe registration not open.

PRISM is not located directly on a bus route. Visit Metro Transit to plan your trip.

Birthday Gift Room

We help families celebrate children’s birthdays when times are tight. PRISM participants may choose age-appropriate gifts, decorations, plates, napkins, and a birthday cake! Families may access this program once per year for each child age 13 and under.

Back-to-School Success Program

School expenses place a particular strain on the thousands of families in our service area who are struggling to make ends meet. We provide new back packs and other required supplies so children whose families participate in PRISM's services have the necessary tools to start the school year off on even ground with their peers.

Holiday Toy Shoppe

We put a little magic into the holiday season for PRISM families by providing parents and guardians with the opportunity to “shop” for new gifts for each of their children, and we include the wrapping paper and bows so parents have an exciting, dignified gift-giving experience.

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