Pet Food Pantry
The Pet Food Pantry is a community resource to assist low-income families and individuals in the City of Los Angeles experiencing financial hardship who need help feeding their animal companions.
Click here for program PDF in Spanish. Haga clic aquí para el PDF del programa en español.
Requirements for residents interested in participating in the Pet Food Pantry must:
- Be the pet’s owner, and provide the name, weight, sex and animal license number (when applicable) of their animal companion
- Go online to register and make an appointment in one of our two LA Animal Services Center locations: Chesterfield Square, East Valley or North Central.
- If you are unable to go online, you may call our Pet Food Pantry line at Chesterfield Square at 213-326-2788 or the Pet Food Pantry line at East Valley at 213-264-8985 or the Pet Food Pantry line at North Central at 213-655-7611 to register and make an appointment.
- If your family pet is unaltered, pet owners may obtain a discount or FREE spay/neuter voucher.
- If you would like to help support and stock the Pet Food Pantry, you can drop off unopened cat or dog food at any of our Animal Services Centers, or make a monetary online donation through our donation form.
Locations and Hours of Operation
The Pet Food Pantry is open every Sunday, from 1pm to 4pm, and will be located in the following LA Animal Services Center locations:
Chesterfield Square
1850 W 60th Street
Los Angeles, CA 90047
Click here to register and make an appointment in Chesterfield Square or call 213-326-2788
East Valley
14409 Vanowen Street
Van Nuys, CA 91405
*Parking at this shelter is limited. When arriving for the Pet Food Pantry, please park on Lennox Ave.
Click here to register and make an appointment in East Valley or call 213-264-8985
North Central
3201 Lacy Street
Los Angeles, CA 90031
Click here to register and make an appointment at North Central or call 213-655-7611
Protocol when picking up food from the Pet Food Pantry
- Pet Food Pantry pick-up is by appointment only.
- A one-gallon bag of dog or cat food per pet will be given to participants. Limit one participant per household for up three cats and/or dogs per household. (LAMC 53.50).
- To ensure the safety of our staff and volunteers, social distancing will be observed and face coverings will be required of participants who will be picking up the pet food.
- Participants also agree to arrive within the designated one-hour time frame only of their appointment.
Participants must register and obtain an appointment in advance. Walk-ins will be placed at the end of the line and served that day if possible. They will be advised that going forward they must make an appointment or they will not be served.
Participants must live in Los Angeles City and provide name, address, or declare that they are homeless, telephone number and email address to obtain an appointment.
Participants must be the pet owner and provide the name, weight, sex and animal license number (when applicable) for pets when making an appointment. If the pet is unaltered, they will be given a FREE spay/neuter voucher and food and advised that the pet must be altered to continue receiving food.
Only one participant per household for up to three dogs and/or three cats (per LAMC 53.50).
Participants agree to arrive within the designated one-hour time frame only.
Participants agree to have space in the trunk or back seat, or food will not be received. Participants may not get out of the car to clear space once they have arrived. Participants may not get out of the car unless instructed to do so by a staff member or volunteer. For participants without vehicles, food will be dispensed with adherence to the social distancing protocols.
Participants arriving on foot or by bicycle must wear a face covering and maintain a 6ft. social distance when checking in with staff/volunteers.
LAAS requires that participants agree to treat their pets humanely and provide medical assistance as needed.
Participants will receive a one-gallon bag of species-appropriate pet food per pet for up to three cats and/or dogs per household.
Participants should be advised that our food comes from donated sources, therefore, LAAS cannot guarantee the availability of particular brands.
Participants are made aware that there are risks involved with introducing different food to a pet and take full responsibility for this choice.
Participants understand that registration and participation may be revoked at the discretion of Los Angeles Animal Services for any reason including the pet is not altered and the client refuses to have the pet altered.
Participants must agree to allow LAAS to use any photos of you and your pet that may be taken at the time of food distribution.
Locations and Hours of Operation
The Pet Food Pantry will be open every Sunday from 1-4pm, and will be located in the following LA Animal Services Center locations:
Chesterfield Square
1850 W 60th Street
Los Angeles, CA 90047
Click here to register and make an appointment in Chesterfield Square or call 213-326-2788
East Valley
14409 Vanowen Street
Van Nuys, CA 91405
*Parking at this shelter is limited. When arriving for the Pet Food Pantry, please park on Lennox Ave.
Click here to register and make an appointment in East Valley or call 213-264-8985
North Central
3201 Lacy Street
Los Angeles, CA 90031
Click here to register and make an appointment at North Central or call 213-655-7611
