AniMeals Pet Food Pantry

The Five Acres AniMeals Pet Food Pantry is a resource that provides local families with pet food due to temporary financial hardship.

Our goal is to help keep pets in their homes and with their families – and outside of the local shelter system.

AniMeals relies solely on the generosity of our community to donate pet food. We are currently serving more families than we have pet food for, forcing Five Acres to purchase food for this program. If you would like to help support our AniMeals program, please consider making a donation on our website here.

Who qualifies for AniMeals?

Anyone with proof of need such as a letter from the Department of Family Services, a referral from a human food pantry or social services group, or a letter from a church leader explaining the need will be accepted.

The program is meant to be supplemental, not a complete feeding program.

A maximum of 4 pets per household will be provided for each month with specific amounts of food allocated per cat and/or dog.

How can I sign up for AniMeals?

To enroll, visit the AniMeals pantry during our open hours (every Saturday, 8am-11am) with your referral letter, a photo ID. Please also bring vet records if you have them.

How often can I pick up pet food?

Once enrolled, you can pick up pet food once a month for 6 months.

If you need to continue past 6 months, we require another letter of need to continue on the program.

AniMeals is designed to be a short-term solution to financial or economic hardship. 

This program is stocked entirely by donations, so please be understanding if specific types of food are not available.

Want to support our AniMeals Pet Food Pantry?

Donations for the AniMeals program can be dropped off during business hours or placed directly in the donation bins outside of our canine and feline buildings.

We are frequently in need of:

  • Dry dog food (any brand, any size)
  • Dog treats
  • Canned dog food (any brand)
  • Dry cat food (any brand)
  • Cat treats
  • Gently used pet supplies (leashes, bowls, toys, etc)


We will take already opened dry food as long as it is in its original packaging!