Pet Food Banks in the U.S. - Soup Kitchens for Pets

Due to the current economic conditions, a growing number of family pets have been surrendered to humane societies and animal rescue groups. Families with financial hardships are finding that they can not afford pet food for their beloved family pet.

This has led to the establishment of pet food banks, or soup kitchens for pets, throughout the country. In the last few years, pet food banks have provided free pet food to deserving families, enabling them to be able to keep their pets.

Typically pet food banks will require that an application be filled out either online or in person. Recipient families must establish that they are in need by providing proof of income and a driver's license or picture ID. Additional requirements usually include providing a suitable home environment for the pet and an agreement that the pet will not be used for breeding or illegal pursuits. Some pet food banks will also require a visit to the recipient family's home before qualifying for free pet food.

Most pet food banks schedule the distribution of free pet food on specific dates and times at their facility or at a distribution center. Delivery of free pet food to recipient families is usually not available.

Donations to pet food banks are usually accepted from pet related businesses such as pet food manufacturers and pet food supply companies, however any business or organization may participate. Donations from individuals are also welcome and greatly appreciated.

If you would like to donate to one of the pet food banks, or if you are in need of assistance, here is a list of pet food banks in the U.S. If one is not listed in your area, do an internet search or contact your local humane society or animal rescue group.

Scottsdale, Arizona - Furry Friends Food Bank managed by Lost Our Home Pet Foundation
http://www.lostourhome.org/our-services/furry-friends-food-bank/ 480-302-5900

Jonesboro, Arkansas - Animeals managed by Northeast Arkansans for Animals
http://www.nafarescue.org/animeals_-_animal_food_bank 870-932-1955

Santa Cruz, California - Heather's Pet Food Bank managed by The Santa Cruz SPCA
http://santacruzspca.org/foodbank.html 831-465-5000

Monterey, California - SPCA Pet Food Bank for Monterey County managed by The SPCA of Monterey County
http://www.spcamc.org/pet-food-bank.htm 831-373-2631

Colorado Springs, Colorado - Molly Hubbard's Cupboard
http://mollyhubbardscupboard.com/home 719-649-0163

Colorado Springs, Colorado - Pikes Peak Pet Pantry
http://www.pikespeakpetpantry.org/pb/wp_fc98e037.html?0.028550378005352317 719-217-9528

Jacksonville, Florida - First Coast Pet Food Bank managed by First Coast No More Homeless Pets
http://www.jaxpetfoodbank.org/# 904-520-7903

Atlanta, Georgia - Save Our Pets Food Bank
http://saveourpetsfoodbank.org/ 404-872-7708

Lawrenceville, Georgia - Daffy's Pet Soup Kitchen
http://www.daffyspetsoupkitchen.com/ 404 - 345 - 6821

Chicago, Illinois - Tree House Humane Society Pet Food Pantry
http://www.treehouseanimals.org/Tree%20House%20Site-Pet%20Food%20Pantry.htm 773-784-5488

Cincinnati, Ohio - Cincinnati Pet Food Pantry
http://www.cincinnatipetfoodpantry.org/ 513-275-5842

Toledo, Ohio - Humane Ohio Pet Food Bank
http://www.humaneohio.org/petfoodbank.htm 419-266-5607

Portland, Oregon - The Pongo Fund
http://www.thepongofund.org/the-pet-food-bank/ 503-939-7555

Salem, Oregon - Willamette Humane Society Pet Food Bank
http://www.willamettehumane.org/animal/shelter/news/news_briefs/#brief_597 503-585-5900

Frederick, Maryland - Frederick County Humane Society Pet Food Bank
http://www.fchs.org/programs%20and%20services/petfoodbank.html 301-694-8300

Dover, New Hampshire - Cocheco Valley Humane Society Pet Food Assistance Program
http://www.cochecovalleyhumanesoc.org/PetFood.cfm 603-749-5322

Laconia, New Hampshire - New Hampshire Humane Society Pet Food Pantry
http://www.nhhumane.org/events.php 603-524-3252

White Bluff, Tennessee - Middle Tennessee Pet Food Bank
http://www.midtnpetfoodbank.org/contact-us.html

Austin, Texas - Pet Food Bank of Austin & Travis Counties
http://www.greyhoundrescueaustin.com/gra/index.php (512) 288-4480

San Antonio, Texas - DaisyCares Pet Food Program
http://www.safoodbank.org/index.php/programs/daisycares-pet-food-program 210-337-3663

Bristol, Virginia - Precious Paws Pet Food Pantry managed by Holly Help Memorial Spay Neuter Fund
http://hollyhelp.org/programs.html 276-466-5375

Bellingham, Washington - Whatcom Humane Society Pet Food Bank
http://www.whatcomhumane.org/index.php?outreach 360-733-2080

Seattle, Washington - Seattle Humane Society Pet Food Bank
http://www.seattlehumane.org/services/services/lowincome-senior 425-641-0080

Milwaukee, Wisconsin - Furry Friend Food Program managed by Wisconsin Humane Society
http://www.wihumane.org/services/petfoodassistance.aspx 414-431-6263

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