Pet Food Pantry

At East Bay SPCA, we believe every animal deserves nutritious food, and we are excited to announce our Pet Food Pantry will be open starting October 2023 to owners who live in Alameda County.

East Bay SPCA will offer two different ways for you to pick up pet food through our pantry program.

Option One: Pet Food Pantry – Distribution Day

How much food will you get?

We will be distributing a limited amount of food per household. You will receive:

• For a cat – five pounds of dry food

• For a dog less than 30 pounds – ten pounds of dry food

• For a dog more than 30 pounds – fifteen pounds of dry food

If we have wet/canned food, we will automatically add to your order.

Program Eligibility

Pet owners must:

Live in Alameda County
Have a working phone number
Register ahead of time

Upcoming Dates – Registration Required

Saturday, October 21
Saturday, November, 18
Saturday, December 7

*All pick-ups happen at our Oakland Spay/Neuter Center (410 Hegenberger Road, Oakland) from 10am to 12pm*

Appointments will not show up until the following dates

October 21 registration will open 10/8 and close 10/16 (or until slots are full).
November 18 registration will open 11/5 and close 11/13 (or until slots are full).
December 7 registration will open 11/26 and close 12/4 (or until slots are full).

Sign up here to reserve a spot

Option Two: Visit a Local Human Food Partner

East Bay SPCA has partnered with a number of human food banks in Alameda County. Please reach out to these food banks to inquire about food pickup through their programs. Supplies are limited.

***Please check back in October for a list of partners.

You may also consider looking into these local pet food banks:

Homemade Pet Food Recipes

When access to pet food is limited, the following affordable recipes can be used to make food for your pets. Every ingredient is pet safe.

Cat Food Recipes

Whisker-lickin Fishy Oatmeal Bites

1 can of sardines in oil
2 tablespoons of cooked carrot, mashed
1/3 cup cooked oatmeal

Mix all ingredients together until smooth. Cool to room temperature before serving. Store in the refrigerator.

Chicken Veggie Delight

1 cup cooked chicken, boiled or baked
¼ cup steamed broccoli, mashed
¼ cup steamed carrots, mashed
¼ cup chicken broth

Mix all ingredients together until smooth. Cool to room temperature before serving. Store in the refrigerator.

Dog Food Recipes

Beef and Vegetable Nourish Bowl:

1.5 cups brown rice
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 pounds ground beef, turkey, or chicken
3 cups baby spinach, chipped
2 carrots, shredded
1 zucchini, shredded
½ cup canned or frozen peas

Mix all ingredients together and store in the refrigerator. Yields approximately 8 cups of food.

Paw’ty for Chicken & Broccoli

1 cup cooked chicken, boiled or baked
¼ cup steamed broccoli, mashed
¼ cup steamed carrots, mashed
¼ cup chicken broth

Mix all ingredients together until smooth. Cool to room temperature before serving. Store in the refrigerator.

Affordable Vet Care

Do you need assistance obtaining veterinary care for your pet?
Our Full-Service Clinic offers financial assistance for pet parents experiencing unexpected veterinary concerns with their pet or needing spay/neuter services. To learn more about making an appointment and financial options, reach out to our Manager of Humane Advocacy at humaneadvocate@eastbayspca.org or (510) 563 – 4627.

Pet Food Pantry

Pet Food Pantry