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Echo Food Shelf

Food Shelf

1014 S Front St, Mankato, MN 56001

Eligibility
Eligibility is self-declared
Hours
9:00am - 4:30pm, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 9:00am - 7:00pm, Thursday
Application process
New clients may complete the regular order form to customize your order and schedule a time for pickup by calling (507) 345-7508. Each household is eligible to visit the food shelf up to 12 times per year. There must be a waiting period of seven days between visits. Food will be brought to you outside.
Site Service Area

Blue Earth County and city North Mankato residents

Other Information

Specialization

  • People with low income

Payment

  • Free / no cost to eligible clients
Food is distributed to those who need it. The emergency food is typically made available through donations. MORE INFORMATION Clients can use the regular food shelf once per month to select a full grocery order and items that you would prefer such as baby items, laundry detergent, dish soap, baking items, and personal care items, if they are available.
  • ECHO Delivers brings food to families who are unable to get to the food shelf, call if you need a food delivery.
  • An additional food package is offered during pregnancy. Monthly formula vouchers are available to children under one year old.
  • ECHO Extras is a program to choose from items that they have in abundance, this program may be used once per week.
  • Offers Thanksgiving Baskets which contain a turkey or ham and other food items to complete a Thanksgiving meal. This service is offered the week before Thanksgiving.
  • Provides summer food program for children during the summer months when school lunches are not available. Families receive food once per week.
Last Update
04/21/2026
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Echo Food Shelf