04/11/2025
-TEXAS PET FOOD PANTRY RESOURCES-
Our hearts are heavy knowing the need for feeding your pets is greater than ever. If you are struggling to feed your pet(s), we want you to know about the amazing organizations providing the communities with invaluable resources. This is a list of just some resources where you can get help keeping your pet(s) fed. We would suggest that you contact them ahead of time to confirm eligibility, availability and anything you may need to bring with you (ID, proof of residence, etc).
If you do not see your area on this list, please check with your animal shelters/humane societies, (human) food banks and churches as many have programs that help support the community's needs for human and pet food.
-AUSTIN-
Austin Humane Society - email to set up an appointment [email protected]
Website: www./austinhumanesociety.org/programs/pet-food-pantry/
-CENTRAL TEXAS-
Prevent a Litter of Central Texas - Distribution is generally the 3rd Saturday of each month, but please check our website calendar. Distribution is on a first come, first serve basis. The pet food distributions will now be at the Hays County Health Department 101 Thermon Drive, San Marcos, TX 78666 from 10 am to 12 pm. See website for updated calendar: www.preventalitter.com/pet-food-pantry/
-COLLEGE STATION-
Aggieland Humane Society - www.aggielandhumane.org/community-pet-pantry/
Drive through pet food pantry is held the last Thursday of every month from 2-6pm at 5359 Leonard Rd, Bryan Tx 77807 or call 979-775-5755
-CORPUS CHRISTI-
Gulf Coast Humane Society - supports Nueces County residents in caring for their pets by providing free pet food and supplies to pet owners needing assistance. To apply for assistance visit them online at: www.gchscc.org/community-outreach
Coastal Bend Food Bank - This nonprofit organization provides food to a network of more than 144 agency partners such as food pantries, shelters, senior centers and feeding agencies in 11 counties throughout South Texas. Call 361-887-6291 or click here to find all 144 partner agencies: www.coastalbendfoodbank.org/get-help/find-food/
-DENTON-
Denton Area Animal Support Foundation - Located at the Denton Freedom House Freedom Food Pantry with free pet food for those in need. 720 W University STE 101, Denton, TX Monday thru Thursday from 9:30am to 4pm, Fridays from 8:30am to 2pm. For more information: www.dentonasf.com/emergency-pet-food-pantry
-DFW AREA-
Don’t Forget to Feed Me Pet Food Bank – Visit https://dontforgettofeedme.org/ to get a list of the 23 distribution partner locations across the DFW area you can visit to pick up pet food. DF2FM does not distribute to the public, rather they partner with community organizations to provide food for each partner orgs community
Community Crossroads Pet Food Pantry – 1516 Hemphill St, Fort Worth. Thursday at 11:30 a.m. first come, first served, or until distribution capacity is reached. Limited to one bag per household per month. Website for more info: fpcfw.org/crossroads
DFW Humane Society Pet Food Pantry – 4140 Valley View Lane, Irving, TX 75038. Call 972-721-7788 or visit during business hours; Tuesday - Friday: 11:00 PM – 6:00 PM. Saturday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM - serves the DFW area. Website for more info: www.dfwhumane.com/pet-food-assistance
Humane Society of Dallas County - When supplies are available, pet food assistance is on a first come first served basis when supplies are available. Please email [email protected] to request assistance.
SPCA of Texas / Russell H. Perry Pet Resource Center (DFW) – Drive Thru Pet Pantry’s occur on the 3rd Sunday of each month unless otherwise stated. Additional info for the pet food pantry and other resources to help keep your pet visit online at: www.spca.org
Operation Kindness - offers pet assistance. You can apply online www.operationkindness.org/pet-food-pantry/
PET FOOD PANTRY HOURS - Thursdays from 11 A.M. to 1 P.M. Sundays from 11 A.M. to 1 P.M. Location: 3201 Earhart Drive, Carrollton, Texas 75006
Paws 4 A Cause Pet Food Pantry (Arlington) - www.pauseforacausepetfoodpantry.org Location: 1040 W Sublett Rd Suite 104, Arlington, TX 76001. Distribution: Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Foundation Of Caring Animal Supporters (Johnson County service area) - pet food pantry, located at 420 S Old Betsy in Keene from 10am-2pm every other Saturday. Donations of any kind (cat litter, pet toys, specialty pet food, treats etc) are welcome. Check their website for more info: www.focasrescue.org
-EAST TEXAS-
Meals Fur Pets - (through Meals on Wheels East Texas) - For residents of Gregg, Harrison, Henderson, Smith, Upshur, Van Zandt, or Wood counties who already receive services from Meals on Wheels and your pet is a dog or cat. To check your eligibility please visit them online: www.mealsonwheelsetx.org/meals-fur-pets/
-EL PASO-
Humane Society of El Paso - this program provides temporary, supplemental food assistance to help families in need feed their pets. We offer free dog and cat food on a monthly basis, and litter or other supplies based on availability, as a way to help pet parents supplement their pet’s monthly food needs. via a partnership with El Pasoans Fighting Hunger (EPFH). Apply online or in person at our main campus located at 5001 Fred Wilson. Online application: elpasoanimalservices.org/resources/petsupport/petpantry/
-FREDRICKSBURG-
Hill Country SPCA Pet Food Pantry - Food is distributed based on appointments Tuesday-Saturday. If you are unable to make it on one of these days and times, please call (830)990-9085 so other arrangements can be made. To schedule a pick up of food visit them online at: www.hillcountryanimalrescue.org/pet-food-assistance
-GAINESVILLE-
Noah’s Arc Animal Shelter - To request assistance via their pet food pantry email: [email protected]
-GALVESTON-
Galveston County Animal Resource Center Community Pet Food Pantry - Texas City. Individuals can visit twice per month if supplies are available. 3412 25th Ave N Texas City, TX. Phone: 409-948-2485 Website: www.gchd.org
Hours: Wednesday, & Friday: 12pm - 5pm, Tuesday & Thursday: 12pm - 6pm, Saturday: 10am - 5pm, (Closed Sunday & Monday)
-HOUSTON AREA-
Houston Humane Society - Humane Society Programs | Pet Pantry at Four Corners Recreation Center in Sugar Land. Check for upcoming pet food drives. Visit the website for more information: www.houstonhumane.org/events-pointer/pet-pantry
Friends for Life - Houston area - fill out the online form at www.friends4life.org/gethelp/foodbank/ or call 713-863-8935. Service is by appointment only
-LAREDO-
Laredo Animal Protective Society - Fill out the application and then stop by the pet food pantry Thursday-Sunday 11am-6pm. Application: new.shelterluv.com/form/community/LAPS/37405-pet-food-pantry
-LONGVIEW-
Longview Community Ministries - through their partnership with the Longview Animal Care and Adoption Center, provides pet food assistance. Please visit their website for more information: www.longviewcommunityministries.org
-MIDLAND-
Fix West Texas - The pet food pantry aims to provide for pets in the Permian Basin through basic necessities like dog and cat food, litter and cooler homes for outside pets. Visit their website for more information and other resources: www.fixwesttexas.org
-PFLUGERVILLE-
Feeding Friends Program - The Feeding Friends Program provides a week's worth of food for up to three pets per household, delivered right to your door. To ensure that we can assist as many families as possible. Check for eligibility: www.friendsofpas.org/program
-SAN ANTONIO-
San Antonio Food Bank (SAFB)- Through a partnership with DaisyCares, SAFB receives pet food at over 800 food pantry locations throughout the San Antonio area/region. Please visit the website to see SAFB locations: www.safoodbank.org/pets/
