Pet Food Pantries
Our platform connects you with local pet food pantries, shelters, and community organizations that provide essential food supplies for dogs, cats, and other companion animals.
Whether you're struggling to make ends meet, experiencing temporary financial setbacks, or need emergency assistance, we make it easy to find the support you need to keep your pets fed.
Pet Food Pantries by County
Androscoggin County:
Greater Androscoggin Humane Society
“Fetchin’ Food Pet Pantry”
55 Strawberry Avenue
Lewiston, ME
(207) 783-2311 or https://gahumane.org/what-we-do/pet-food-pantry/
Must complete application. Proof of residency, proof of SSI/SSDI/Military Service. Limited to 1 person per household and 3 pets per family. May not have had neglect or cruelty charges.
Kommunity Kritters
19 Bartlett Street
Lewiston, ME
(207) 577-7942 or kommunitykritters2021@gmail.com
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
https://www.facebook.com/kommunitykritters2021/
Pittie Posse’s Pet Pantry
UU Church
169 Pleasant Street
Auburn, ME
(207) 619-0027 or pittiepossespetpantry@gmail.com
Fill out their form below to receive pet food donations
https://pittieposserescue.com/pet-pantry
Dates are announced on their Facebook page each month.
https://www.facebook.com/pittiepossespetpantry
Aroostook County:
Houlton Humane Society
263 Callaghan Road
Houlton, ME
(207) 532-2862 or hhsanimals263@gmail.com
Monday - Saturday 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Call ahead for pet pantry assistance
https://www.houltonhumanesociety.us/
Open to residents of Houlton and surrounding area. Unaltered pets MUST apply for spay/neuter clinic.
Hollywood Pet Salon
70 Main Street
Houlton, ME
(207) 532-7387
Call ahead for pet pantry assistance. Houlton area only.
Cumberland County:
Animal Refuge League of Greater Portland
217 Landing Road
Westbrook, ME
(207) 854-9771
Tuesdays, Thursdays, & Sundays from 3:00 - 5:00 PM
Complete registration form online prior to first pickup.
https://arlgp.org/expanded-pet-food-pantry-hours/
Camp Bow Wow
49 Blueberry Road
Portland, ME
(207) 541-9247
Monday - Friday 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Saturday 7:30 AM - 6:30 PM
Sunday 3:30 PM - 6:30 PM
https://www.campbowwow.com/portland/
Call ahead of time to check on supply levels.
Maine State Society for the Protections of Animals - MSSPA
279 River Road
Windham, ME
(207) 892-3040 or info@msspa.org
Feed and Care Bank to provide temporary, emergency assistance for Maine horses in need. Funds may be used towards hay, feed and supplements, farrier or dental services, routine vaccinations, and veterinary care.
https://www.msspa.org/hay/
Midcoast Humane
5 Industrial Parkway
Brunswick, ME
(207) 449-1366 ext. 206
Call for pet pantry assistance
https://midcoasthumane.org/services/public-assistance/
No Bowl Empty 2 Pet Food Pantry
238 Old Alfred Road
East Waterboro, ME
(207) 233-2793
1st Wednesday 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
2nd Thursday 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM (May through October ONLY)
3rd Sunday 3:00 PM - 5 PM
https://www.facebook.com/NBE2PFP/
Must show proof pets are rabies vaccinated according to State of Maine laws and proof dogs are licensed according to state law. Clients may not get any new pets while receiving assistance. May not have had neglect or cruelty charges.
Pet Place Pantry at North Yarmouth Congregational Church
3 Gray Road
North Yarmouth, ME
(207) 829-3644
Contact Dale King daleking004@gmail.com or nyarmouthccucc@gmail.com
Second Saturday of each month from 9:00 - 10:00 AM for curbside pickup.
Pittie Posse’s Pet Pantry
Steep Falls Park
Main Street
Steep Falls, ME
(207) 619-0027 or pittiepossespetpantry@gmail.com
Fill out their form below to receive pet food donations.
https://pittieposserescue.com/pet-pantry
Dates are announced on their Facebook page each month.
https://www.facebook.com/pittiepossespetpantry
Franklin County:
Franklin County Animal Shelter
550 Industry Road
Farmington, ME
(207) 778-2638
Every Saturday from 12:00 - 2:00 PM
https://fcanimalshelter.org/
Hancock County:
Deer Isle-Island Food Pantry
Island Community Center, Lower Level
6 Memorial Lane
Stonington, ME
(207) 348-6181 (Kathy Gray)
Thursdays from 5:30 - 8:30 PM
Furry Friends Food Bank
(207) 941-2865 or (800) 432-7812
info@eaaa.org
Available through the Eastern Area Agency on Aging in Washington, Penobscot, Hancock and Piscataquis Counties. Services are for low income seniors and adults with disabilities and their companion animals. Must be enrolled with EAAA.
https://eaaa.org/furry-friends-food-bank/
MDI Pet Food Pantry
Located in the Bar Harbor Food Pantry in YMCA basement
36 Mount Desert Street
Bar Harbor, ME
(207) 288-3375 or bhpantry@bhfp.org
Tuesday and Wednesday 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Thursdays 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
https://www.barharborfoodpantry.org/
Sullivan Animal Food Eatery - “S.A.F.E.”
Sullivan Town Office
1776 US Highway 1
Sullivan, ME
(207) 422-6282
This is a pet food pantry that is open to residents of Sullivan and surrounding towns, including Franklin. The pet food, both dry and wet, for dogs and cats is available at the Sullivan Town Hall during business hours.
Kennebec County:
Amy Buxton Pet Pantry
South Parish UCC
9 Church Street
Augusta, ME
2nd Saturday of each month from 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
https://www.facebook.com/theamybuxtonpetpantry/
https://southparishchurch.com/the-amy-buxton-pet-pantry
AniMeals For Seniors
One Weston Court
Augusta, ME
(207) 622-9212 or spectrum@spectrumgenerations.org
AniMeals runs in conjunction with the Meals on Wheels Program for seniors.
Knox County:
PAWS Pet Food Pantry
123 John Street
Camden, ME
(207) 236-8702 or peteypaws@pawsadoption.org
Call for pet pantry assistance.
https://www.pawscares.org/services
Pope Memorial Humane Society
25 Buttermilk Lane
Thomaston, ME
(207) 594-2200
Call for pet pantry assistance.
https://www.popehumane.org/resources/pmhs-assistance-programs/
Lincoln County:
Action For Animals Maine
Boothbay Harbor
(207) 350-1312
Emergency situations only for Lincoln county residents.
https://www.actionforanimalsmaine.com/resources-for-pet-owners/
Midcoast Humane
27 Atlantic Highway
Edgecomb, ME
(207) 449-1366 ext. 303
Call for pet pantry assistance.
https://midcoasthumane.org/services/public-assistance/
Waldoboro Food Pantry
124 Friendship Road
Waldoboro, ME
(207) 542-3855
1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month from 12:00 - 3:00 PM
https://waldoborofoodpantry.org/what-we-do/
Oxford County:
Buckfield Food Pantry
27 Turner Street
Buckfield, ME
(207) 336-2776
Second Wednesday of each month.
Call ahead, pet pantry is limited.
East Sumner Congregational Church
50 Main Street
Sumner, ME
(207) 388-2610 or esumnercc@gmail.com
First and third Monday of each month from 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Call ahead, pet pantry is limited.
https://eastsumnercongregationalchurch.weebly.com/sumner-hartford-food-bank.html
West Paris Baptist Church
14 Church Street (Downstairs)
West Paris, ME
(207) 739-0771 (Brenda Lynn Gould)
Call ahead, pet pantry is limited. Appointments and deliveries are also available.
https://westparisbaptistchurch.wordpress.com/
Penobscot County:
Furry Friends Food Bank
(207) 941-2865 or (800) 432-7812
info@eaaa.org
Available through the Eastern Area Agency on Aging in Washington, Penobscot, Hancock and Piscataquis Counties. Services are for low income seniors and adults with disabilities and their companion animals. Must be enrolled with EAAA.
https://eaaa.org/furry-friends-food-bank/
Bangor Humane Society
693 Mount Hope Ave
Bangor, ME
(207) 942-8902
Call for pet pantry assistance.
https://www.bangorhumane.org/pet-resources/pet-food-pantry/
Manna Ministries
629 Main Street
Bangor, ME
(207) 990-2870
Occasionally has pet food, call ahead.
Piscataquis County:
Furry Friends Food Bank
(207) 941-2865 or (800) 432-7812
info@eaaa.org
Available through the Eastern Area Agency on Aging in Washington, Penobscot, Hancock and Piscataquis Counties. Services are for low income seniors and adults with disabilities and their companion animals. Must be enrolled with EAAA.
https://eaaa.org/furry-friends-food-bank/
Give a Dog a Home - Feed the Need Pet Pantry
187 Downs Road
Sebec, ME
Email giveadogahome-maine@gmail.com to inquire.
https://www.giveadogahome-rescue.org/info/display?PageID=21237
Sagadahoc County:
Dogwill
1328 Washington Street
Bath, ME 04530
(207) 522-1018 or dogwillinc@gmail.com
Tuesdays and Thursdays 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM, and 4:00 - 6:00PM, call ahead
Somerset County:
Pleasant Street United Methodist Church Pet Food Pantry
61 Pleasant Street
Waterville, ME
(207) 409-5904
Distributions held on the second Friday of every month from 2:00 - 3:00 PM
AniMeals for Seniors
Spectrum Generations in Hallowell and the Muskie Center in Waterville are running an AniMeal program in conjunction with the Meals on Wheels program for seniors.
For more information, contact Lynda Johnson at (207) 626-7777 or ljohnson@spectrumgenerations.org
Waldo County:
Waldo County Pet Food Pantry
VFW
34 Filed Street
Belfast, ME
(207) 322-3237
1st Wednesday and 3rd Saturday of every month from 12:30 - 1:30 PM
http://waldocountypetfoodpantry.com/
Washington County:
First Light Farm Equine Shelter
576 Shore Road
Perry, ME
(207) 952-0325
Please call in advance.
Furry Friends Food Bank
(207) 941-2865 or (800) 432-7812
info@eaaa.org
Available through the Eastern Area Agency on Aging in Washington, Penobscot, Hancock and Piscataquis Counties. Services are for low income seniors and adults with disabilities and their companion animals. Must be enrolled with EAAA.
https://eaaa.org/furry-friends-food-bank/
York County:
Community Outreach Services Food and Produce Pantry
19 Park Street
Kennebunk, ME
(207) 604-0445
Mondays: 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Tuesdays: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Thursdays: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Fridays: 9:00 PM - 12:00 PM
You must be registered with COS to request an appointment:
https://coskennebunks.formstack.com/forms/signup
Pet food when available. Call ahead.
https://coskennebunks.org/our-programs/food-programs/
No Bowl Empty 2 Pet Food Pantry
238 Old Alfred Road
East Waterboro, ME
Contact: Nadine Molloy
(207) 233-2793 or nobowlempty@outlook.com
1st Wednesday 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
2nd Thursday 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM (May through October ONLY)
3rd Sunday 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Serves residents of Cumberland and York Counties. Must show proof pets are rabies vaccinated according to State of Maine laws and proof dogs are licensed according to state law. Clients may not get any new pets while receiving assistance. May not have had neglect or cruelty charges.
https://www.facebook.com/NBE2PFP/
Pittie Posse’s Pet Pantry
Hannaford by the Clynk bins
299 Elm Street
Biddeford, ME
(207) 619-0027 or pittiepossespetpantry@gmail.com
Fill out their form below to receive pet food donations.
https://pittieposserescue.com/pet-pantry/
Dates are announced on their Facebook page each month.
https://www.facebook.com/pittiepossespetpantry/
The York County Shelter Pet Food Pantry
5 Swetts Bridge Road
Alfred, ME
(207) 324-1137 or mikeo@ycspi.org (Mike Ouellette)
First Tuesday and the third Friday of each month, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM Tuesday and 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Friday
https://www.yorkcountyshelterprograms.com/ycsp-food-pantry
Another Chance Animal Rescue
251 Country Club Road, Rte. 4
Sanford, ME
(207) 490-2855 or mycatrescue@icloud.com
Call ahead to verify availability and hours.
The Corner Cupboard
Sanford Unitarian Universalist Church
5 Lebanon Street
Sanford, ME
(207) 324-3191 or TheCornerCupboard1@yahoo.com
Open the third Saturday of every month from 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
You do not need to be a resident of Sanford to receive help from this pantry. Supplies include cat food, dog food, and cat litter.
https://www.sanforduuchurch.org/the-corner-cupboard/
Hollis Center Church
388 Hollis Road
Hollis, ME
(207) 929-4711 ext. 2
They receive surplus from No Bowl Empty in Waterboro when they have it. Call ahead!
https://holliscenterchurch.org/foodpantry