Food Resources in Freeborn County
FOOD PANTRIES
Alden Area Food Shelf – (507) 383-6913 – Redeemer Lutheran Church at 191 Water Street, Alden MN 56007 – Tuesday 4:00pm-6:00pm (verified as of 11/10/25)
Ecumenical Food Pantry – (507) 373-2035 - First Presbyterian Church at 308 Water Street, Albert Lea, MN 56007 – Tuesday and Friday 9:00am-11:45am – eligibility once per month – bring bags or boxes (verified as of 11/10/25)
Salvation Army Food Pantry – (507) 373-8776 – The Salvation Army Church at 302 Court Street, Albert Lea, MN 56007 – Monday through Thursday 2:00pm-4:00pm - eligibility once per month. Visit website here. (verified as of 11/10/25)
United Way Welcome Pantry - (507) 373-8670 – 411 1st Avenue South, Albert Lea, MN 56007 - Appointments available on the web Wednesday - 4-6 pm or Thursday - noon-2pm. Calls are limited to technical assistance only 507-320-3712. Visit the website for more information. Shoppers are welcome to shop twice a month. (verified as of 11/10/25)
Little Free Pantry - Salem Lutheran Church at 115 N. Washington Ave, Albert Lea MN 56007. 24/7 cupboard located outside. Visit the website for more information. (verified as of 11/10/25)
Little Free Pantry - Hayward Lutheran Church at 200 Main Street, Hayward, MN 56043. Pantry items are available in the church office during business hours Mondays and Thursdays from 9 am – 3 pm. (updated 11/10/25)
Little Free Pantry – Homestead Boutique at 211 South Newton, Albert Lea MN 56007. Inside front entrance, self-serve, open 24/7. Find them on Facebook. (new addition as of 11/10/25)
Ruby’s Pantry – Open the 1st Saturday of each month at the Freeborn County Fairgrounds at 1105 Bridge Avenue, Albert Lea, MN 56007. $25 donation for food bundle. Registration begins at 8:45 am with food bundles available between 8:45-10 am. Visit the website for more information. (new addition as of 11/10/25)
READY-TO-EAT MEAL PROGRAMS
Salvation Army Meal Site – (507) 373-8776 – The Salvation Army Church at 302 Court Street, Albert Lea, MN 56007 – Monday through Friday 11:30am-12:30pm Visit website here. (verified as of 11/10/25)
Loaves & Fishes – (507) 373-1545 - St Theodore Catholic Church at Marian Hall, 315 E Clark St, Albert Lea, MN 56007 - Monday evenings from 4:45 pm–5:30 pm. Hot meals to-go. (verified as of 11/10/25)
Trinity Lutheran Church – (507) 373-2466 – 501 South Washington Avenue, Albert Lea Wednesday 5:00-5:30 pm or as supplies last. Meals every Wednesday. (verified as of 11/10/25)
First Lutheran Church - (507) 373-6424 - 301 W Clark St, Albert Lea, MN 56007 - Thursday 4:45 pm drive-through style for hot meals to-go. (verified as of 11/10/25)
INCOME-BASED SUPPLEMENTAL FOOD PROGRAMS
Channel One Food Bank and Food Shelf (USDA) - (507) 287-2350 or 1-877-500-8699 – Commodity Supplemental Food Program (formerly NAPS) Minnesota seniors – 35-pound box of food 1x per month. Visit the website for more information. (verified as of 11/10/25)
WIC (USDA) - (507) 377-5289 - Freeborn County Public Health in the Courthouse, 411 Broadway S, Albert Lea, MN 56007 is a federal program for low-income women, infants, and children up to age 5. Visit the website for more information. (verified as of 11/10/25)
SEMCAC Meals on Wheels Alden and Glenville - (507) 373-7759 – seniors 60+ confined to their home or unable to prepare a balanced meal. Spouses are automatically included as eligible regardless of age. Volunteers deliver meals to the recipient’s home. Recipients are given the opportunity to donate toward the cost of the meal, but no one is denied a meal because of an inability to contribute. SNAP/EBT, debit/credit cards, or checks welcome. Visit the website for more information. (new addition as of 11/10/25)
CONGREGATE SENIOR DINING
SEMCAC Senior Dining - (507) 373-7759 – Available Monday-Friday 11:30 am at Senior Tower 905 Maple Hill Drive, Albert Lea, MN 56007. Visit the website for more information. (new addition as of 11/10/25)
RECURSOS ALIMENTARIOS en el CONDADO DE FREEBORN
DESPENSAS DE ALIMENTOS
Alden Area Food Shelf – (507) 383-6913 – Iglesia Evangélica Luterana Redentor en 191 Water Street, Alden MN 56007 – Martes 4:00 pm-6:00 pm (verified as of 11/10/25)
Ecumenical Food Pantry – (507) 373-2035 - Primera Iglesia Presbiteriana en 308 Water Street, Albert Lea, MN 56007 – martes y viernes de 9:00 a. m. a 11:45 a. m. – elegibilidad una vez al mes – traiga bolsas o cajas (verified as of 11/10/25)
Salvation Army Food Pantry – (507) 373-8776 – La iglesia Salvation Army en 302 Court Street, Albert Lea, MN 56007 – De lunes a jueves de 2:00 p. m. a 4:00 p. m. - elegibilidad una vez al mes. Visite nuestra pagina web para mas informacion. (verified as of 11/10/25)
United Way Welcome Pantry- (507) 373-8670 – 411 1.ª avenida sur, Albert Lea, MN 56007: citas disponibles en la citio web o llamando al 507-552-0019. Miércoles - 4-6 pm, jueves - 12-14 pm. llame al 507-320-3712 para asistencia técnica. Visite el sitio web para obtener más información. Los compradores pueden comprar dos veces al mes. (verified as of 11/10/25)
Little Free Pantry - Salem Lutheran Church at 115 N. Washington Ave, Albert Lea MN 56007. 24/7 Alacena con despensa disponible fuera del local. Visite el sitio web para obtener más información. (verified as of 11/10/25)
Little Free Pantry - Hayward Lutheran Church at 200 Main Street, Hayward, MN 56043. Artículos de despensa disponibles durante horas abiertas de la iglesia, lunes a jueves de las 9 am – 3 pm. (verified as of 11/10/25)
Little Free Pantry – Homestead Boutique at 211 South Newton, Albert Lea MN 56007. Alacena con despensa está localizada dentro de la entrada principal, y está disponible las 24/7 Puede llevar lo que necesite. Para más información puede encontrarlos en Facebook. (verified as of 11/10/25)
La despensa de Ruby – Abierto el primer sábado de cada mes en el recinto ferial del condado de Freeborn, ubicado en 1105 Bridge Avenue, Albert Lea, MN 56007. Donación de $25 por paquete de alimentos. Inscripciones a partir de las 8:45 a. m.; los paquetes de alimentos estarán disponibles de 8:45 a 10:00 am. Visite el sitio web para obtener más información. (verified as of 11/10/25)
PROGRAMAS DE COMIDAS LISTAS PARA COMER
Salvation Army Meal Site – (507) 373-8776 – Iglesia Salvation Army en 302 Court Street, Albert Lea, MN 56007 – lunes a viernes de 11:30 a. m. a 12:30 p. m. Visite el sitio web para obtener más información. (verified as of 11/10/25)
Loaves & Fishes – (507) 373-1545 - Iglesia católica St Theodore en Marian Hall, 315 E Clark St, Albert Lea, MN 56007 - lunes por la noche de 4:45 p. m. a 5:30 p.m. Comidas calientes para llevar. (verified as of 11/10/25)
Iglesia Luterana de la Trinidad – (507) 373-2466 – 501 South Washington Avenue, Albert Lea miércoles de 5:00 a 5:30 p. m. o hasta agotar existencias. Comida todos los miércoles. (verified as of 11/10/25)
Primera Iglesia Luterana - (507) 373-6424 - 301 W Clark St, Albert Lea, MN 56007 - jueves a las 4:45 p. m. estilo Autoservicio para comidas calientes para llevar. (verified as of 11/10/25)
PROGRAMAS DE ALIMENTACIÓN SUPLEMENTARIA BASADOS EN LOS INGRESOS
Banco de alimentos y estante de alimentos del Channel One (USDA) - (507) 287-2350 o 1-877-500-8699 – Programa de alimentos complementarios (anteriormente NAPS) Personas mayores de Minnesota: caja de alimentos de 35 libras 1 vez al mes. Visite el sitio web para obtener más información. (verified as of 11/10/25)
WIC (USDA) - (507) 377-5289 - Salud Pública del Condado de Freeborn en el Palacio de Justicia, 411 Broadway S, Albert Lea, MN 56007 es un programa federal para mujeres, bebés y niños de bajos ingresos hasta los 5 años. Visite el sitio web para obtener más información. (verified as of 11/10/25)
SEMCAC Meals on Wheels Alden and Glenville - (507) 373-7759 – Personas mayores de 60 años que no pueden salir de casa o que no pueden preparar una comida equilibrada. Los cónyuges también pueden recibir la comida, independientemente de su edad. Voluntarios entregan las comidas a domicilio. Se ofrece a los beneficiarios la oportunidad de hacer una donación para cubrir parte del costo de la comida, pero nadie se queda sin ella por no poder contribuir económicamente. Se aceptan pagos con SNAP/EBT, tarjetas de débito/crédito o cheques. Para más información veas su sitio web. (verified as of 11/10/25)
CONGREGAR COMEDOR PARA PERSONAS MAYORES
SEMCAC Comida en Congregacion para personas Mayores - (507) 373-7759 – Disponible de lunes a Viernes 11:30 am en el Senior Tower 905 Maple Hill Drive, Albert Lea, MN 56007. Para más información veas su sitio web. (verified as of 11/10/25)
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Updated 11/19/2025