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Pet Food

Pantry

The Idaho Humane Society’s Pet Food Pantry is a safety net program, designed to provide resources primarily to struggling pet owners and shelter animals.

Our Pet Food Pantry takes place at our Dorman Campus:

4775 W Dorman Street, Boise, Idaho 83705.

The pantry supplies pet food for …

Meals on Wheels deliveries to homebound seniors
Families and individuals facing economic hardship
Shelter animals living in dedicated Idaho Humane Society foster homes
Other animal welfare groups in need of occasional pet food support

Do you need our help?

In order to help keep pets in their homes when their families are struggling financially, pet food assistance is available through a monthly distribution. The Pet Food Pantry can provide a household with food for up to four spayed and neutered animals for up to six months. If your pet is not yet altered, we can also provide you with information on low-cost spay and neuter options.

This program is designed to assist you in caring for companion animals that have been in your household for 3 months or more. While a member of PFP, you agree not to add or replace your pet population by taking in more animals or allowing animals in your household to breed.

Within 3 months of joining the program, ALL pets in the household MUST be spayed or neutered. We offer reduced fee spay/neuter through IHS Veterinary Medical Center for low-income individuals and families if you need assistance. Subsidized pricing for spay/neuter is $35 for a dog or $10 for a cat. PFP clients qualify to receive veterinary services through our low-cost public veterinary clinic and may qualify for additional discounts based on income and other factors. Contact our clinic at (208) 342-3599 for more details on services and pricing.

To apply for pet food assistance, visit our shelter to receive an application or fill out an application online.

Proof of Need Documentation

Proof of need is required and can be documented with any of the following:

  • Food Stamps/EBT Card
  • Medicaid/Medicare
  • SSI
  • Social Security
  • Proof of low income from your most recent income tax return, payslip, or proof of Unemployment/Unemployment income statement, financial status with the Department of Health & Welfare, any Homeless Shelter or Food Bank.
Guidelines for Food Distribution
GUIDELINES FOR FOOD DISTRIBUTION
(DEPENDING ON AVAILABILITY) ARE AS FOLLOWS:
  • One Small Dog= 8lbs. per month
  • One Medium Dog= 12lbs. per month
  • One Large Dog = 15 lbs. per month
  • One Cat = 8 lbs. per month
    2024 Distribution Dates & Hours
    2024 UPCOMING DISTRIBUTION DATES
    MARCH
    Sunday, 10th
    10:30a-1:30p
    Wednesday, 27th
    2:30p-5:30p
    APRIL
    Sunday, 14th
    10:30a-1:30p
    Wednesday, 24th
    2:30p-5:30p
    MAY
    Sunday, 5th*
    10:30a-1:30p
    Wednesday, 29th
    2:30p-5:30p
    JUNE
    Sunday, 9th
    10:30a-1:30p
    Wednesday, 26th
    2:30p-5:30p
    JULY
    Sunday, 14th
    10:30a-1:30p
    Wednesday, 31st
    2:30p-5:30p
    AUGUST
    Sunday, 11th
    10:30a-1:30p
    Wednesday, 28th
    2:30p-5:30p
    SEPTEMBER
    Sunday, 8th
    10:30a-1:30p
    Wednesday, 25th
    2:30p-5:30p
    OCTOBER
    Sunday, 13th
    10:30a-1:30p
    Wednesday, 30th
    2:30p-5:30p
    NOVEMBER
    Sunday, 10th
    10:30a-1:30p
    Wednesday, 20th**
    2:30p-5:30p
    DECEMBER
    Sunday, 8th
    10:30a-1:30p
    Wednesday, 18th**
    2:30p-5:30p

    * May Sunday distribution is 1 week early due to Mother’s Day

    **November and December Wednesday distributions are one week early due to Thanksgiving and Christmas.

    Pet Food Donation Drop-Off Locations

    Boise Co-Op
    888 W Fort
    Boise, Idaho 83702

    Broadway Veterinary Hospital
    1216 Broadway Ave
    Boise, Idaho 83706

    Canine Design
    2521 W Camas
    Boise, Idaho 83705

    Companions Animal Hospital
    2802 Broadway Ave
    Boise, Idaho 83706

    D & B Supply – Apple
    5118 E Boise Ave
    Boise, Idaho 83706

    D & B Supply – Overland
    6945 W. Overland
    Boise, Idaho 83709

    D & B Supply – Glenwood
    6650 Glenwood
    Garden City, Idaho 83703

    D & B Supply – Fairview
    1725 E. Fairview Ave
    Meridian, Idaho 83642

    D.L. Evans Bank
    7450 W. Emerald
    Boise, Idaho 83704

    Do it Yourself Doggie Detailing
    6703 Ustick Rd
    Boise, Idaho 83704

    Idaho Humane Society
    4775 Dorman St
    Boise, Idaho 83705

    Idaho Humane Society
    1300 S Bird St
    Boise, Idaho 83709

    Idaho Self Storage
    10908 W Fairview
    Boise, Idaho 83713

    Les Bois Veterinary Hospital
    1890 W State St
    Boise, Idaho 83702

    Northwest Animal Hospital
    7107 Fairview Ave
    Boise, Idaho 83704

    Northwest Pets – State
    3060 E State St.
    Eagle, Idaho 83616

    Northwest Pets – Eagle
    3036 N Eagle Road
    Meridian, Idaho 83646

    Northwest Pets – Overland
    10436 W Overland
    Boise, Idaho 83709

    Perkins Insurance Agency, Inc.
    8850 W. Emerald, Suite 104
    Boise, Idaho 83704

    Pet Doctor
    8904 Ardene
    Boise, Idaho 83709

    Pets First Animal Clinic
    9730 West Fairview Avenue
    Boise, Idaho 83704

    The Dog House
    600 Franklin Road
    Boise, Idaho 83709

    The Pet Hospital
    5100 N. Star Road
    Meridian 83646

    Wags to Riches
    790 W Ustick #100
    Meridian, Idaho 83646

    West Vet Meridian
    5024 W Chinden
    Boise, Idaho 83714

    Winnie’s Hallmark Shop
    1180 N Eagle Road Suite 102
    Meridian, Idaho 83642

    Questions about the Pet Food Pantry?

    Contact our program manager:


    [email protected]

    208-296-8750

    You can find information about our location and hours here. 

    How can you help?

    You can drop off donations for the Pet Food Pantry at the Idaho Humane Society shelter and dozens of participating businesses in the Treasure Valley.

    Donations Needed:
    Individuals needing Pet Food Assistance
    fill out our application