Nelsons Market Place

Nelson’s Market Place – Albert Lea and Faribault, Minnesota

Business Gives Award - 2008

Nelson’s Market Place is a third generation family owned grocery store with locations in Albert Lea, MN and Faribault, MN

  • Clarence & Eddie Nelson founders 1952
  • Jim & Jerry Nelson 2nd generation 1982 – 2003
  • Jay & Chris Nelson 3rd generation 2003 – present

The Faribault, MN location was established in 1952 and the Albert Lea, MN location has been in business since 1982.

Wholesaler:

Affiliated Foods Midwest of Norfolk Nebraska

Local Vendors

  • Hunt Produce Company, Faribault, MN
  • Faribault Canning Company, Faribault, MN
  • Mrs. Gerries Salads, Albert Lea, MN
  • Malt-o-Meal, Norhtfield, MN
  • Hormel, Austin, MN

Nelson’s Market Place Is Committed to Community

Business Gives Letter

Nelson’s has  given well over 10% company earning back to community consistently each year.  Is a recipient of “Minnesota Business Gives” award the past four years.
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Annual food drive for charity, “Nelson’s Stuff-a-Truck” (logo) (pics of drive) food drive is in conjunction with local schools and Nelson’s.  Each year we donate over a semi load of food to our local food shelves!