Community Pet Pantry
We provide pet food and supplies to owners who are struggling and/or enduring financial hardship. Pets are family, and we want to ensure that they stay healthy and fed in any circumstance.
Frequently Asked Questions
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We supply what is available at the time of the request. For past recipients, these have been items like food, litter, toys, bowls, beds, collars, leashes, treats, litter pans and litter scoops.
Other items may be donated to the Community PetPantry, but are not always guaranteed.
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No, there is no limit as to how many animals we will provide food and supplies for in your home. We will provide what we’re able to; however, we may not be able to provide enough for all animals or for a longer period of time.
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We’ll try our best to accommodate the special request based on what is available. In the instance we don’t have it, we’ll try to find a suitable alternative from the Community Pantry supply at that time.
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If you’re unable to pick up during our Community Pet Pantry business hours, please email the Community Resource Officer to let them know: Community@almosthomemke.com.
We’ll attempt to schedule alternative arrangements according to availability.
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Unfortunately, no. We don’t currently provide food for outdoor cat colonies.
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Though we don’t require proof of income, we do ask for your approximate monthly income.
Knowing these numbers helps us understand how much our community needs this support and may allow us to obtain larger amounts of food, litter or other items for your pet(s).
Your income information is not used for any other purpose or eligibility determination, and it is not used in conjunction with any other information provided on the form.
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You can email the Community Resource Officer directly at: Community@almosthomemke.com
Community Pet Pantry Details
Pantry Pick-up Hours
Tuesdays: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Thursdays: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Saturdays: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Sundays: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Hours are subject to change.
Availability and Guidelines
This program is designed as a temporary solution and will serve families on a first-come, first-served basis.
You may request assistance once per month, and a new form must be filled out each for each request.
Requirements for Supplies
Requests can be submitted once a month.
The request form must be filled out, including all required fields.
Information must be complete and accurate.
How To Request and Pick Up Supplies
Website, Online Requests
If you request a pickup online, the Community Resource Officer will respond and confirm your request via the email address you provide. You will be able to pick up your supplies within 1-2 days after that, during our Pantry Pick-up Hours.
Walk-in Requests
You may walk in during any of our Pantry Pick-up Hours to request supplies. You will be required to fill out a form as part of your request, and you will be able to take home available items at that time.
Pick Up Information, Timing
All approved requests must be picked up within 7 business days. If you are unable to pick up during the required timeframe, please email the Community Resource Officer to discuss alternative arrangements.
Request Pet Pantry Supplies
To receive free pet food and supplies, you must submit this application with all information filled out.