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Emergency Shelter - Connections Shelter

220 East Hickory Street, Mankato, MN 56001

Eligibility

Men, women, and families who are residents of Mankato and North Mankato

Hours

  • Shelter Intake: 9 am - 3 pm Monday - Thursday- Emergency Shelter: 5 pm - 8 am Monday - Friday

Application process

Call for intake. Intakes need to be completed to become eligible for a bed space on the waiting list. Bed space availability is based on the waiting list. All guests of the shelter will be asked to sign the shelter guidelines and rules before being permitted to stay.

Service area

Mankato, MN North Mankato, MN North Mankato, MN

Other Information

Program Fees

  • No Fee
Provides an overnight emergency shelter with a 48 bed capacity, serving men, women, and families. Click here to apply to the shelter bed waiting list. Shelter stay includes:- Computer access, Wi-Fi, movie room, library, and games are available to all guests - Dinner is provided each evening along with snacks and beverages- Grab and go breakfast each morning- Guest laundry, available once a week- Guests share a room with 3 - 5 other people (families are in their own room)- Showers are available in the evenings from 7 pm - 9 pm

Last Assured

05/05/2026

Providing organization

Connections Shelter
Provides an overnight emergency shelter and drop-in center. The drop-in center provides access to basic needs and supplies.