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Food Shelf - ECHO Food Shelf

1014 South Front Street, Mankato, MN 56001

Eligibility

Residents of Blue Earth County or North Mankato Minnesota

Required documents

  • Photo ID of the head of household- Names and birth dates of all individuals who currently live in the household- Proof of residency in Blue Earth County or North Mankato- Knowledge of assistance programs in which they participate

Hours

  • Appointment scheduling: 9 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Wednesday, and Friday
9 am - 6:30 pm Thursday- Food distribution: 12:30 pm - 4:30 pm Monday - Wednesday, and Friday 10:30 am - 7 pm Thursday - Donation Drop-off: 9 am - 5 pm Monday - Friday

Application process

  • Call; walk-in; visit website- There is a waiting period of seven days between visits.- Enter through back door when dropping off donations- Pre-order for front door pick up

Service area

Blue Earth County, MN North Mankato, MN

Other Information

Hours of Operation

  • Open Weekday Evenings After 5 pm

Program Fees

  • No Fee

Application Process

  • Walk In
  • Full food assistance may be received up to 12 times per year with at least one week between visits- Partial food assistance is available to clients once per week (Monday - Friday); items mostly include perishables and a more limited meat selection- Walk-in orders will be filled the following business day- Anything beyond the standard food order including baby items, juice, laundry detergent, dish soap, baking supplies, soy milk, powdered milk, personal care items, etc. may or may not be available- ECHO will offer delivery of food supplies to those people who call if they need the service- No-shows (no call two days prior to cancel pickup) count as one of the 12 visits allowed per year- Accepts food donations to support its services and contribute to community-based food distribution efforts.

Last Assured

06/08/2025

Providing organization

ECHO Food Shelf
Provides emergency food assistance, conducts food drives, and provides volunteer opportunities.
Food Shelf - ECHO Food Shelf