HRA Pet Pantries

The Pet Pantry program was created to support DC residents in caring for their pets by providing free pet food to those who indicate need. The food distributed is intended to supplement the pet's monthly food needs and to reduce the financial burden associated with pet care.

How does it work?

The Pet Pantry operates on a regular schedule, with designated times and days of the week during which pet owners can show up to pick up for their animals. HRA is not able to provide food to pet owners who arrive outside of these timeframes.

The HRA Pet Pantry is open to any pet owner who is a resident of DC. Please bring proof of DC residency the first time you come to pick up food.

Any pet owner who wishes to receive food for their pet through the Pet Pantry will be asked to complete an enrollment form the first time they come to pick up food. After enrolling the first time they show up at the Pet Pantry, pet owners will be given an identification card that must be provided during each subsequent visit.

Food may be picked up once per month for each animal who is enrolled in the program.

Within six months of enrollment, pet owners must show proof of up to date vaccines and spay/neuter for each of their animals. Pet Pantry staff can help any pet owner facilitate vaccination or spay/neuter for their animal, and pet owners are encouraged to inquire about these services when they arrive to pick up food.

Pet Pantry Schedule

First Sunday of the month:

• 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at 15 Oglethorpe St, NW

First Thursday of the Month:

• 11:00 am  to 1:00 pm at Urban Outreach 
  5343 C St. SE, Washington, DC 20019

Second Tuesday of the Month:

• 11:00 am  to 1:00 pm at Frederick Douglass Community Center
  2000 Alabama Ave SE, Washington, DC 20020

Third Friday of the Month:

• 12:00 to 2:00 p.m. Union Temple Baptist Church (rear parking lot)
  12225 W St SE, Washington, DC 20020

Last Friday of the Month:

• 12:00 to 2:00 p.m. at Bread for the City 
  1700 Good Hope Road SE, Washington, DC 20020

Inclement Weather Policy

If there is inclement weather or 32 degrees below (freezing temperatures) the Pet Pantry may be rescheduled.

Questions? Contact Ms. Brown on 202-805-3016.

How Can I Help?

Your support makes it possible for the Pet Pantry to provide free food to feed up to 900 cats and dogs each month. By making a financial contribution, you provide HRA flexibility to purchase and provide a consistent type and amount of food to animals each month. Please click here to make a donation.

If you're interested in donating pet food to the Pet Pantry, we ask that you contribute unexpired dry food bags of any size. We also except unexpired canned food, treats, and toys.

Food can also be shipped to the Humane Rescue Alliance directly via our Amazon wishlist.

Humane Rescue Alliance
71 Oglethorpe Street, NW
Washington, DC  20011

DMV Area Pet Food Banks:

District of Colombia

Pet Pantry
71 Oglethorpe St NW
Washington DC, 20011
Must be a DC resident
202-723-5730

Northern Virginia

Animal Welfare League of Arlington
2650 S Arlington Mill Drive
Arlington, VA 22206
703-931-9241
 
Animal Welfare League of Alexandria
4101 Eisenhower Avenue
Alexandria, VA 22304
703-746-4774

Ani-Meals Program
Humane Society of Fairfax County
4057 Chain Bridge Road
Fairfax, VA 22030
703-385-PETS (7387)

Loudoun Pet Pantry
Loudoun County Animal Services
39820 Charles Town Pike
Waterford, VA 20197
703-777-0406

Pet Food Pantry
Prince William SPCA
Woodbridge, VA 22195
571-748-2680

Maryland

Pet Food Bank
SPCA of Ann Arundel County
1815 Bay Ridge Avenue
Annapolis, MD 21403
443-632-8303

Emergency Pet Food Bank
Frederick County Humane Society
550 Highland Street, STE 200
Frederick, MD 21701
301-694-8300

Chompers Pet Food Bank
The Animal Welfare League of Montgomery County
12 Park Avenue
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
Must be a Montgomery County, MD resident
301-740-2511  https://awlmc.org/community-outreach/

LOVEPAWS
Serving Prince George's County, MD
301-615-1198  https://lovepawspg.org/training/pet-food-pantry/

More Questions?

For more information contact the Humane Rescue Alliance at 202-723-5730 or by email at [e-mail].