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We have compiled this list of Massachusetts food pantries to help both families who need food and those who would like to donate pet food (dogs and cats), and will continue to update this list as we receive new information.
The pantries most likely to have pet food are listed below, but we recommend contacting pantries directly to confirm pet food availability ahead of time. Contact your local food pantry to ask about pet food if you don’t find a convenient one below.
If you are unable to access food from the list of pantries below or have questions about pet food support, please contact outreach@mspca.org. In your email, please include the town you live in. We may be able to provide additional resources.
Please note that listings were accurate when posted, but changes may occur. If you would like to suggest edits please email outreach@mspca.org. For additional pet food resources, contact the PAWSitive Pantry by submitting a form on their website.
Please note that most food pantries do not have pet food except when it is donated to them – if you would like to donate, inquire via the links or contact information listed for your local pantry.
Prior to visiting the pantries listed, please click on each title for up-to-date information on open hours, appointments, and availability. If there is not a website linked, please call the location before visiting.
MSPCA-Angell 350 South Huntington Ave, Boston, MA 02130
Pet food distribution in the parking lot in front of the adoption center currently scheduled for the following dates: Friday November 14, 10-11 am Friday December 19, 10-11 am Reach out to 617-221-3937 or bostonoutreach@mspca.org for additional questions
*Donations welcome – leave pet food in the bins in the adoption center lobby, outside of the shelter doors, or purchase items from our wishlist.
Tree of Life 295 Centre St, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130 Contact Carol: 617-501-3918
Gifford Cat Shelter Cat Food Pantry 30 Undine Rd, Boston, MA 02135 By appointment only (click here to make an appointment) (617) 787-8872
Helping Plates Mount Olive Community Center 1283 Hyde Park Ave., Hyde Park, MA 02136 Distribution is Sundays 12:30-1:00 pm.
The MSPCA at Nevins Farm in Methuen supplies pet food to many food banks in the Essex County area. Please email outreach@mspca.org or call 617-500-1610 to learn about other food banks that may have pet food in this area.
Open Pantry of Greater Lowell 13 Hurd St, Lowell, MA 01852 978-453-6693
Lowell Humane Society Pet Food Pantry for dogs and cats 951 Broadway St, Lowell, MA 01854 978-452-7781 info@lowellhumanesociety.org
Catholic Charities 70 Lawrence St, Lowell, MA 01852 978-452-1421
Merrimack Valley Food Bank 735 Broadway St, Lowell, MA 01854 978-454-7272
Bread & Roses 58 Newbury St, Lawrence, MA 01840 978-681-8768
Lawrence YMCA 40 Lawrence St, Lawrence, MA 01840 978-725-6681 ext 121
Sacred Hearts Pantry 6 Carleton Ave, Bradford, MA 01835 508-542-0698
First Church Pantry 26 Pleasant St, Methuen, MA 01844 978-685-8321
The Point After Club *Non-members must call before arriving for information 15 Union St Suite #70, Lawrence, MA 01840 978-681-7753
The ARC of Greater Haverhill 57 Wingate Street, Suite 301 | Haverhill, MA 01832 (978) 373-0552
Nashua Soup Kitchen 2 Quincy St, Nashua, NH 03060 (603)-889-7770
Central Food Ministries 370 West sixth Street Lowell, MA 01850 (978) 454-7445
Bedford Food Bank 2 Mudge Way, Bedford MA 01730 (781)-275-7727
Tewksbury Food Pantry 999 Whipple Rd, Tewksbury, MA 01876 (978) 858-2273
Loaves & Fishes 234 Barnum Rd, Devens MA (978) 772-4627
St. Lukes Pantry at Holy Angels Church 8 Atkinson Depot Road, Plaistow, NH 03865 (603) 819-4949
North Andover Senior Center Hours/days vary, so look at the website for info. 481 Sutton St N Andover (978) 688-9560
North Andover Police Station Lobby 1475 Osgood St N Andover open 24/7 for walk-ins no ID’s required, no questions asked
North Andover Town Hall Hours 8am-4:30pm Mon-Thurs. Fri 8-12 120 Main St N Andover (978) 688-9500
Arlington Pet Food Pantry www.ArlingtonPetFoodpantry.com
MetroWest Humane Society *Multiple locations listed on website 30 Pond Street, Ashland, MA 01721 508-875-3776 – mwhspaw@yahoo.com
PAWS of Wakefield Open to the public every Tuesday from 1 PM to 5 PM 411 Lowell St, Wakefield, MA, 01880 551-800-7297 – PAWS01880@gmail.com
Stow Food Pantry 509 Great Road, Stow, MA 01775 978-898-4230 – StowFoodP@gmail.com
Wilmington Animal Food Pantry Wilmington, MA 01887 hello@rescueallies.com
Somerville Animal Food Pantry Somerville, MA 02143 programdirector@somervilleanimalfoodpantry.com
MSPCA Northeast Animal Shelter 347 Highland Ave. Salem, MA 01970 To arrange food/supply pick up, use contact information below. Amy 978-745-9888 x8328 Marvin 978 -745-9888 x8934 (Espanol) outreach@neas.org *Donations welcome – drop off pet food inside the shelter entry doors between 11:30am-5pm, or by purchasing via their wish list.
First Parish Church of Newbury 20 High Road Rt. 1A Newbury, MA 01951 978-465-5597 – church1835@gmail.com
Neighbors in Need Serves Lawrence, Methuen and Andover 978-470-2405
Good Hope Foods Calvary Christian Church 47 Grove St, Lynnfield, MA 01940 781-715-0203
The Salem Pantry Multiple locations 978-552-3954 – info@thesalempantry.org
North Shore Corps (Salvation Army Salem) 93 North St, Salem, MA 01970-3963 978-744-5181
Citizens Inn – Haven From Hunger 78 Wallis St, Peabody, MA 01960 978-531-1530
MSPCA Cape Cod Adoption Center 1577 Falmouth Road, Centerville, MA 02632 For information about pet food pantries in Barnstable and Wareham or to schedule a food support from the MSPCA Cape Cod, use the contact information below. 508-815-5324 – capeoutreach@mspca.org Donations welcome – please place donations in the black bin at the front of the adoption center.
A Helping Paw Buzzards Bay, MA 02532 508-291-7297
Cape Cod Disaster Animal Response Team *Visit website for information on monthly pantry events 508-737-9467 – info@capecoddart.org | ccdartpfp@gmail.com
Christ the King Food Pantry 5 Jobs Fishing Rd, Mashpee MA 02649 508-477-7700 – office@christthekingparish.com
Falmouth Service Center 611 Gifford St, Falmouth, MA 02540 508-548-2794
Lower Cape Outreach Council Multiple locations 508-240-0694 – lcoc@lcoutreach.org
Sandwich Food Pantry 331 Cotuit Road, Sandwich, MA 02563 508-888-3816 – sfpantry@verizon.net
Cupboard of Kindness Food Pantry 70 East Main St., Norton, MA 02766 508-285-3398 – cupboardofkindness@yahoo.com
Gates of Hope *Call or visit this link to schedule an appointment. 311 Alden St. Rear, Fall River, MA 02720 508-837-1962
St Martin’s Food Pantry 136 Rivet St, New Bedford, MA 02744 508-994-8972 – stmartinsnb.secretary@gmail.com
Veteran’s Association of Bristol County *Veterans should register via website prior to visiting. 755 Pine St, Fall River, MA 02720 508-679-9277 – vabc755@gmail.com
List of Norfolk County Food Pantries *We recommend calling the individual pantries listed to inquire about pet food availability prior to visiting.
Wellspring Multi-Service Food Pantry *Several options for assistance available, please inquire directly to check availability of pet food. 814 Nantasket Avenue, Hull, MA 02045 781-925-3211 x122
Sacred Heart Food Pantry 53 Oak St, Middleboro, MA 02346 508-947-1717 option 2 – svdpmiddleboro@gmail.com
Helping Hands for Animals – Plymouth *Visit website for multiple Plymouth-based pantries supplied by Helping Hands Plymouth, MA 02360 508-591-3190
Pantries Supported by Second Chance Animal Shelter *Several locations – contact individual pantries before visiting. 508-867-5525
The Lunenburg Community Food Pantry 1025 Mass Ave, Lunenberg MA 01462 978-660-8074 – foodpantrylunlions@gmail.com
Ginny’s Helping Hand, Inc. 52 Mechanic St, Leominster MA 01453 978-537-1387 – ginnyshelpinghands@gmail.com
Pibbles Kibbles Lunenburg MA 01462 info@pibbleskibbles.org
Dakin Pioneer Valley Humane Society 171 Union St, Springfield, MA 01105 413-781-4000 – springfield@dakinhumane.org
Berkshire Humane Society 214 Barker Rd, Pittsfield, MA 01201 413-447-7878
