Pet Food Assistance

A temporary shortage of pet food should not have to become a permanent separation between a pet and the person who loves them.

SPCA Wake's Pet Food Assistance program provides free pet food and supplies to people facing financial hardship, helps homebound seniors care for their pets through community partnerships, and shares resources with shelters and organizations across North Carolina.

By helping meet a pet's basic needs, we can keep families together, prevent unnecessary shelter surrender, and support communities where animal welfare resources are stretched thin.

If you're facing temporary financial hardship and need help with pet food or basic supplies, SPCA Wake may be able to help while supplies are available. Our Pet Helpline can also help you talk through other challenges you may be facing and connect you with additional resources for veterinary care, behavior support, temporary pet housing, and more.

SPCA Wake works with community partners such as Meals on Wheels of Wake County to reach pet owners who may have limited access to resources on their own. In 2025, pet food and supplies were distributed through partnerships with 42 different agencies.

SPCA Wake redistributes food and supplies to resource-strapped animal shelters and rescue organizations across North Carolina, helping them stretch limited resources further, and also assists in disaster relief efforts and other periods of acute need.