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Food Pantries in Albert Lea, MN: Hours & Schedule

Albert Lea has 2 food pantries listed below. Filter by what's open, and call ahead to confirm hours.

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Albert Lea, MN has 2 places to get free food as of September 2026: 2 food pantries. Ecumenical Food Shelf (308 Water Street) and Salvation Army Albert Lea (302 Court Street) are among them. Every listing here is checked against public sources. We hide the ones we can't confirm, we say call ahead where hours aren't confirmed, and there are no ads, logins, or fees.

What to bring

  • A photo ID, if you have one (many pantries don't require it)
  • Proof of address, like a piece of mail (some ask, most don't)
  • Bags, a box, or a cart to carry groceries home
  • The number of people in your household, that's usually all they need

How it works in Albert Lea

  1. Find a pantry on the map above that's open today
  2. Call ahead to confirm hours (they can change)
  3. Go during open hours; most are walk-in, no appointment
  4. Take what you need. There's no cost and no application

You're welcome here. Pantries are for anyone going through a hard stretch. No judgment.

What neighbors know

These places change. If you've been to a pantry in Albert Lea, leave a quick note so the next person walks in prepared: what to bring, when lines form, how they treat folks.

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Open by day in Albert Lea

Planning around a day off? Here's what's open each day in Albert Lea. Call ahead to confirm.

Food Pantries open Monday in Albert Lea

Food Pantries open Tuesday in Albert Lea

Food Pantries open Wednesday in Albert Lea

Food Pantries open Thursday in Albert Lea

Food Pantries open Friday in Albert Lea

Good to know

Which food pantries in Albert Lea are open today?

It depends on the day. By day of week, Albert Lea food pantries are open: Monday (1), Tuesday (2), Wednesday (1), Thursday (1), Friday (1). Each listing below shows its exact hours. Call ahead to confirm, especially around holidays.

Are there food pantries in Albert Lea open on weekends?

Most Albert Lea food pantries run on weekdays and we don't currently list weekend hours here. Call 211 for weekend options.

Where can I get emergency food in Albert Lea today?

Most Albert Lea food pantries take walk-ins during open hours. No appointment needed. For same-day help any time, call 211 (Oklahoma's free, confidential food-assistance line). The listings below are kept current and most serve anyone in need without income verification.

What do I need to bring to a food pantry in Albert Lea?

Most Albert Lea food pantries are open to anyone in need and don't require proof of income. It helps to bring a photo ID, proof of address if you have it (a utility bill or piece of mail), bags to carry food, and the number of people in your household. Requirements vary. Check each listing or call ahead.

Do I need an appointment, or can I walk in?

Most food pantries are walk-in during open hours. A few run on set monthly dates or by appointment. Those say so on their listing.

Which food pantries serve Albert Lea, Oklahoma?

These food pantries serve Albert Lea and nearby areas, including ZIP codes 56007. Anyone in need is welcome. You don't have to live in a specific ZIP.

Which food pantries in Albert Lea are open on Monday?

1 food pantries in Albert Lea is open Monday: Salvation Army Albert Lea. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.

Which food pantries in Albert Lea are open on Tuesday?

2 food pantries in Albert Lea are open Tuesday: Ecumenical Food Shelf, Salvation Army Albert Lea. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.

Which food pantries in Albert Lea are open on Wednesday?

1 food pantries in Albert Lea is open Wednesday: Salvation Army Albert Lea. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.

Which food pantries in Albert Lea are open on Thursday?

1 food pantries in Albert Lea is open Thursday: Salvation Army Albert Lea. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.

Which food pantries in Albert Lea are open on Friday?

1 food pantries in Albert Lea is open Friday: Ecumenical Food Shelf. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.

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