Keeping pets with
their families.

Most rescues — including us — would much rather see your pet stay with you than be surrendered, especially if the main difficulty is just affording food. If you're having trouble feeding your pet, the resources below can help.

Minnesota Pet-Specific Food Shelves

• The Bond Between Food Shelf
  Minneapolis, MN
  For Minneapolis residents and those without permanent address. Outside Mpls residents helped once/year.
• CAER Food Shelf
  Elk River, MN
  Local food shelf — receives pet food donations.
• Feeding Furry Friends
  Maple Grove, MN
  Distributes pet food to rescues, shelters, and food shelves.
• North Minneapolis Pet Resource Center
  Minneapolis, MN
  Open to everyone. Request supplies via their Facebook page.
• People & Pets Together
  Minneapolis, MN
  Pet food shelf serving Twin Cities families.
• Princeton Pantry
  Princeton, MN
  Local food shelf — receives pet food donations.

South Dakota Pet Food Resources

• Oglala Pet Project Pet Food Bank
  Pine Ridge Reservation, SD
  Provides dog and cat food to community members on the reservation who can’t otherwise afford it.
• Western Hills Humane Society Pet Pantry
  SD
  Pet pantry for community members under financial stress.

National & Search Tools

• Find Your Local Food Bank (Feeding America)
  National
  Many local food banks now stock pet food when supplied.
• Pets of the Homeless
  National
  Pet food and vet care assistance for those experiencing homelessness.
• Pets of the Homeless Food Bank Locator
  National
  Map of pet food banks across the country.

Other Places to Check

• Your local food shelf. Many will offer pet food when supplied. If they know there's a need, they can sometimes acquire supplies.
• Local humane societies and rescues. Many will gladly part with excess pet food when community members need it.
• Tractor Supply Co. Sometimes runs free pet food drives during winter months.
• Veterinary clinics. Some keep prescription food samples or can connect you with manufacturer assistance programs.