Due to the pause in SNAP benefits, the MSPCA-Angell will be holding emergency pop-up pet food pantries throughout the month of November
11/7: MSPCA-Boston, 350 South Huntington Avenue, Boston. Friday 11/7 from 11-1 (as long as supplies last)
11/13: MSPCA at Nevins Farm, 400 Broadway, Methuen. Thursday 11/13 from 11-1 (as long as supplies last)
11/29: MSPCA-Cape Cod, 1577 Falmouth Road, Centerville. Saturday 11/29 from 1-3 (as long as supplies last)
Springfield and Salem: Dates TBA
Keeping families together when economic and/or transportation issues provide challenges is important to the MSPCA.
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.
Greater Boston Area
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
Merrimack Valley
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.
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
Middlesex County/Metro West
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.
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
North Shore and Northeast
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 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
Cape Cod and the Islands
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 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
Bristol County
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.
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
Norfolk County, Plymouth County, and South Shore
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.
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
Worcester County
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.
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
Franklin, Hampshire, and Hampden Counties
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.
Dakin Pioneer Valley Humane Society
171 Union St, Springfield, MA 01105
413-781-4000 – springfield@dakinhumane.org
Berkshire County
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.
Berkshire Humane Society
214 Barker Rd, Pittsfield, MA 01201
413-447-7878
