Eligibility is self-declared. Anyone who is currently within 300% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines is eligible. Those experiencing financial crisis, such as job upheaval or medical emergencies, are also eligible regardless of income level. La elegibilidad es auto declarada. (No es necesario comprobar necesidad)

Online ordering is available Monday- Friday from 9:00 am until all appointment times are filled. El formulario de ordenes estarà disponible lunes a viernes de 9am hasta que todas las citas estén llenas.

Online ordering is now closed for Monday, March 18. Online ordering for Tuesday, March 19 will open at 9:30 am Tuesday- El formulario de ordenes para lunes 18 de marzo está cerrrado. El formulario de marte 19 de marzo lo habriremos a las 9:30 am el martes

Please bring bags or boxes to put your food in. Por favor traiga sus propias cajas o bolsas.

Cancel Appointment?

Fill out the form below to cancel your appointment. We need at least 1 hour to process the cancelation.

Llene el formulario para cancelar su cita. Necesitamos una hora para procesar su cancelaceón.

Cancel Appointment – Cancelar su Cita

Customize your order online and it can be ready for pickup!

Links are in the green column on the left.

Phones are answered 9:00 am through 4:30 pm Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri and 9:00 am-6:30 pm Thursday. Order online or call 507-345-7508 to schedule a pick-up time

Pick-up times are scheduled 11 am-4:30 pm Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri and 10:30 am-6:30 pm Thursday.

Due to the high number of households served each day, clients must wait outside for the food to be brought out to them.

Those without a phone can schedule their pickup in person.

Eligibility and Registration

Eligibility is self-declared.

Non-standard Requests

Because ECHO is a client-choice food shelf, you will be able to choose the items that you would prefer. Anything beyond the standard food order including baby items, snacks, juice, laundry detergent, dish soap, baking supplies, soy milk, powdered milk, personal care items, etc. may or may not be available.

How do I receive food?

Are you new?

Complete the Regular Order Form to customize your order and schedule a time for pickup. See the link on the left.

Are you a current client?

  • Schedule online. See the links on the left. Information needed
    • Name of Household
    • Client #
    • What type of visit do you want: Regular or ECHO Extras
    • Number of seniors, adults, and children in the household
  • Set up an appointment by phone, 507-345-7508. Phones are answered on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday from 11:00 am to 4:30 pm and Thursday from 9:00 am to 6:30 pm.
  • Set up an appointment in person during regular hours. You will receive the next available appointment time.

Additional Programs

ECHO Delivers Outreach Program

ECHO recognizes that there is a segment of the population who needs extra food for their diet but cannot access the food shelf during regular operating hours because they lack transportation. For residents in this situation, ECHO will start offering delivery of food supplies to those individuals who ask for the service.

Call our client line at 507-345-7508 if you need help. This is NOT same day delivery. There is an enrollment process. It may take up to a month to verify eligibility. Once a client is on the program, deliveries will be scheduled when we have drivers available.

ECHO Extras

Clients receive food items that we have in abundance. This program may be used 1 time per week. ECHO Extras in included in all Regular/Monthly food orders.

Summer Feeding Program

The Summer Feeding Program provides supplemental food for children during the summer months when school lunches are not available. Families receive food 1 time per week.

Thanksgiving Basket Distribution

ECHO 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.