Have a question for our staff?
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Come see us during Office Hours!
Office Hours are for short visits under 10 minutes on a first come, first served basis. If more time is needed for non-Welcome Pantry business, please request an appointment.
Office Hours will not be offered when Albert Lea Schools are not in session. If Office Hours are cancelled due to weather or staff availability, the cancellation will be announced on our Facebook page.
Fall and Winter Office Hours for November and December:
Mondays and Wednesdays
11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Please note, the United Way offices will be closed from December 20th - January 4th. Staff will not be available to answer or return phone calls for pantry appointments during our December closure.
Check back for our 2026 updated Office Hours after January 9th, 2026.
Phone calls for Welcome Pantry scheduling technical assistance will resume on January 12th, 2026. Welcome Pantry online scheduling will remain open during the December closure.
For general inquiries, please call 507-373-8670.
Need immediate assistance? Please call 2-1-1, our 24/7 Resource and Information Line.