Food Shelf - ECHO Food Shelf
- 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
Physical Address
1014 South Front Street, Mankato, MN 56001
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
Voice
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
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
Eligibility
Residents of Blue Earth County or North Mankato Minnesota
Service area
Blue Earth County, MN
North Mankato, MN
Agency info
ECHO Food Shelf
Provides emergency food assistance, conducts food drives, and provides volunteer opportunities.