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
- Food distribution: 12:30 pm - 4:30 pm Monday - Wednesday, and Friday
- Donation Drop-off: 9 am - 5 pm Monday - Friday
(507)345-7508
Voice
Email[email protected]
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
Application Process
- Walk In
Hours of Operation
- Open Weekday Evenings After 5 pm
Program Fees
- No Fee
- 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.