PET FOOD ASSISTANCE
This page includes information about organizations that provide free pet food in Pima County and if they have any requirements for you to receive the assistance. Some sites may have supplies as well as food. It is always a good idea to call first and make sure the location has food available the day you want to pick it up. Scroll down to learn how to donate food and supplies in our community.
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Pet Food Banks (and some for Community Cats)
PIMA ANIMAL CARE CENTER
Pet Food Outreach Services
First Tuesday of month: Freedom Park 9:00 a.m. (5000 E. 29th St)
First Friday of the month: Flowing Wells Assembly of God Church 9:00 a.m. (3198 N. Flowing Wells)
Pet food is also supplied at Primavera Foundation (811 S 6th Ave), Main Library (101 N. Stone) and Mission Library (3770 S. Mission Rd.)
CODY‘S FRIENDS
Where: Cody’s Friends Community Cats Food Program
4702 N. Flowing Wells
When: Available every Wednesday 9:00 – 11:00am while supplies last
Contact: codyscommunitycats@gmail.com
Available: to help with food for pets and for community cats. If you have a prescription for special food, you can ask if any is available. Additional pet supplies are also available. Email to ask for help and to arrange pick up on Wednesday mornings. codyscommunitypets@gmail.c
Humane Society of Southern Arizona – Main Shelter
Where: 635 W. Roger Rd Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 327-6088
When: 1st and 3rd Wednesday and Saturday of the month. Wednesdays from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. and Saturdays from 8:00 – 10:00 a.m. Pet owners and Community Cat caregivers can make online requests for pickup prior to each date, or just walk in.
More information, including specific dates can be found at www.hssaz.org/food, by contacting petpantry@hssaz.org, or calling 520.327.6088 ext 142
Provided if available: Dog and cat food consistently, other supplies like cat litter and pet treats provided when available.
Requirements: Limited to receiving food once a month.
Hermitage Cat Shelter
Where: 5278 E. 21st Street-Alley Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 571-7839
When: Third Thursday of the month 10am to 2pm
Provided if available: dog and cat food, cat litter. If you have a prescription for special food, you can ask if any is available. Income requirements are available on their website and proof of pet sterilization is also required.
Interfaith Community Services Food Bank
Where: 2820 W. Ina Rd. Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 297-6049
When: Monday – Saturday 8-11am, Tuesday evening 5-6:30pm
Requirements: Bring an ID the first time to get registered. Then you may pick up food once a month. Call to be sure pet food is available.
The Animal League of Green Valley
Where: 1600 W. Duval Mine Road Green Valley, AZ 85614
(520) 625-3170
When: Daily from 10-2
Provided if available – cat/dog food Requirements: Must sign form saying you received a pet food donation
Casa Maria Catholic Worker Community
Where: 352 E. 25th St
Tucson, AZ 85713
(520) 624-0312
When: Daily from 8:30-11:30
Provided if available: cat/dog food Requirements: None
Christ Church United Methodist
Where: The Food Bank (west side of church campus)
655 N. Craycroft Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 795-3624
When: Tuesday-Wednesday 9:00 – 12:00
Provided if available: cat/dog food. Requirements: One of the many Food Pantries available to low income families. Learn more at Community Food Bank of Southern AZ**
Southern Arizona Animal Food Bank
Where: 6212 E. Speedway (Monterey Village) Tucson, AZ
(520) 268-7299
Start your request online: https://www.saafb.org/request-assistance
Help is available 3 times per year per family. Provide: Pet food and pet supplies as available
Southern Arizona AIDS Foundation, Pawsitive Friends Pet Food Bank
Where: complete the online form
Requirements: Pet food is available for SAAF’s clients. SAAF’s Pet Food Bank is generously supported by the Meals on Wheels America Pet Initiative, Meals on Wheels Loves Pets.
The Tucson Neighborhood Food Pantry
Where: 5707 E. 22nd St. Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 777-9629
When: Thursdays and Saturdays 5pm to 6pm
Requirements: no eligibility requirements and clients may receive food assistance once per week
The Street Dog Coalition
Where: Z Mansion 288 N. Church Ave (outside)
When: second Sunday every other month (Jan, March, May, etc.) from 9am to 11am (free veterinary care and related services)
Requirements: to pets of people experiencing, or at risk of, homelessness.
YOU MAY ALSO BE ABLE to get financial assistance for pet food from The Arizona Pet Project. Low income families may request assistance here: complete the application or call 602-882-8627.
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** Another pantry possibility: There are food pantries all over town as part of the Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona to help low income families. They provide one food box per month for your entire family and they will include pet food when they have it available. You do not have to prove your income. You just need a photo ID and sign a form stating your income is less than a certain amount. You can call the food bank locations nearest you to see if pet food is available (depends on the donations they received). For eligibility guidelines and locations of the food pantries click here: https://www.communityfoodbank.org/Get-Help/Food-Boxes
IF YOU CAN, PLEASE DONATE PET FOOD, PET SUPPLIES OR CASH
Every pet food pantry that offers free food or supplies is relying on donations to make that possible. PLEASE support them!
In addition to the locations listed above, Cody’s Friends Charity has a list of “Donation Stations” all around town that community organizations utilize.