HSCC’s Pet Food Pantry is designed to support pet owners facing financial hardship by providing temporary pet food assistance. One in four pet owners who surrender their pets cite financial difficulties as the reason. By offering supplemental food support, HSCC aims to keep pets in their homes and out of shelters.

Many individuals will prioritize feeding their pets over themselves, or may resort to feeding them table scraps which can lead to health issues. Our goal is to ensure pets remain healthy and with the families who love them.

Please note: We are unable to provide food for individuals feeding feral cat colonies.

To ensure we can support as many families as possible, please review the following guidelines before applying:

  • You must fill out an application and be approved before receiving food. Once your application has been approved, we will reach out via email to schedule a pick-up date and time.
  • Pick-ups are by appointment only—no walk-ins. Please bring a valid photo ID to your appointment.
  • Applications must include proof of low income, disability, or current hardship.
  • You will only receive food for the animals listed on your application. If you get new pets, you’ll need to submit a new application.
  • All animals must be up-to-date on a rabies vaccine and spayed/neutered. We can provide a one-month grace period to meet this requirement. If needed, we are able to provide assistance with scheduling affordable spay/neuter and vaccination services during this grace period.
  • Approved applicants can receive food up to 8 times per calendar year.

Please note:

  • We do not offer delivery services.
  • Missed appointments will not be rescheduled until the next month.
  • We do not provide food for feral colonies
  • Pick-ups are by appointment only—no walk-ins will be accepted.

HSCC’s Pet Food Pantry is made possible through community support and donations. As such, we may not always have specific brands or formulas available. While we do our very best to accommodate dietary needs, we cannot guarantee that we will be able to meet every request.

This program is here to help—to ensure fairness, HSCC reserves the right to pause or remove participants who don’t follow the guidelines or miss multiple appointments.

Pet Food Pantry Application

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Physical Address*
Please upload proof of need via one of the following: Medicaid, SNAP, WIC, EBT, SSI, SSD, or written explanation of current hardship (brief paragraph)
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About your pets*
Name
Cat/Dog
Breed
Age
Are they up to date on a rabies vaccine?
Are they spayed/neutered?
Are there any special dietary restrictions (such as allergies, wet/dry preference, brand preference, etc)?
 
By submitting this application, I confirm that I have read and understand the HSCC Pet Food Pantry guidelines. I certify that all information provided is accurate to the best of my knowledge. I understand that food assistance is not guaranteed, may vary based on availability, and that continued participation depends on following all program requirements.