Sunday, January 4 from 2–4 p.m.
Wednesday, January 7 from 4–6 p.m.
Sunday, January 18 from 2–4 p.m.
Wednesday, January 21 from 4–6 p.m.
Sunday, February 1 from 2–4 p.m.
Wednesday, February 4 from 4–6 p.m.
Sunday, February 22 from 2–4 p.m.
Wednesday, February 25 from 2-4 p.m.
Sunday, March 1 from 2–4 p.m.
Wednesday, March 4 from 4–6 p.m.
Sunday, March 22 from 2–4 p.m.
Wednesday, March 25 from 2-4 p.m.
At the Humane Society of Southern Arizona, we're dedicated to helping Tucson pet owners in need. Our Pet Pantry and Food Distribution program ensures that no one has to choose between caring for their pets and their own well-being. We aim to prevent pets from being relinquished due to a lack of resources.
The Food Distribution Program also provides food support for our local community cat caregivers feeding outdoor cat colonies.
Who is Eligible:
- Low income
- Current participant in a state/federal assistance program
- Experiencing financial hardship
- Community Cat caregivers feeding colonies of outdoor cats
Schedule:
Not available on major holidays.
- First & Third Wednesdays of each month: 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.
- First & Third Sundays of each month: 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Important Notes:
- First Come, First Served: Availability, amount, and type of food/supplies are not guaranteed.
- Requirements: Must be 18 years or older and provide ID; only one person per household.
- Walk-ins Welcome: No appointment needed. If a first time attendee, please complete the application below.
Location: Humane Society of Southern Arizona, Main Campus - look for the Freeman Education and Behavioral Center - 635 W. Roger Rd, Tucson, AZ
We work hard to make sure pets in our community live happy, healthy lives and that families can keep their pets, even when times are tough. HSSA uses many different programs to help pets stay in their homes instead of coming to the shelter. Here are some of the ways we support pet families:
Available Services & Resources:
- Pet Food Assistance
- Spay/Neuter Services
- Behavior & Training Services
- Weekly Vaccination Clinics
- Microchips
- Lost & Found Support
- Foster Care
- End of Life Services
Supplies (Depending on Community Donations):
- Crates
- Leashes/collars
- Doghouse
- Pet clothing
- Toys: cat & dog
- Cat tree/scratching post
- Food bowls
- Treats
- Grooming supplies
- Bedding
- Canned cat/dog food
- Litter
- Small animal supplies
- & more!
For a list of additional food distribution options click here.
Donate or Volunteer
Help Keep Pets and Families Together
Our Pet Pantry is a vital resource for pets and their families in our community. Your support ensures that no one has to choose between feeding themselves and their beloved pets. Here’s how you can make a difference:
Donate Money
Your donation to our pet food pantry helps us buy food and supplies for pets in need. Every dollar counts and goes directly to ensuring pets have the food they need.
Donate Food or Supplies
If you prefer to donate items, check out our Amazon Wishlist for the specific supplies we need.
You can also buy pet food from any store and drop it off at our Adoptions Lobby.
Volunteer
Join us in packing and distributing food for our Pet Pantry. Whether you’re part of a group or volunteering individually, your help is crucial. Email us to learn more and get involved.
PetPantry@hssaz.org
Thank you for your support in keeping pets fed and families together. Together, we can make sure no one in our community faces this challenge alone.
ABOUT HSSA PET PANTRY
- When we have them, HSSA gives free dog and cat food, cat litter, and pet supplies to families who need help.
- We also give food to people who care for outdoor community cats.
- This program depends on donations. Because of that, we may not always have enough food, or we may not have the exact type of food or supplies you want.
- Families can pick up food once a month. Each household can only come one time per month, and someone from the household must be there in person. You cannot pick up food for another family.
- The Pet Pantry is meant to be short-term help. Pet owners should still be ready to feed and care for their pets, including vet visits.
- We encourage everyone to spay or neuter their pets, get them vaccinated, and use other HSSA services. While spay/neuter is not required, it is highly recommended.
- You may lose access to the Pet Pantry if you:
- Breed animals
- Act disruptive
- Use rude or threatening language
- Show violence or threats of violence
- Treat staff, volunteers, or other people in a hostile way
- Pet food and supplies should never be resold or given away.
- Pet food is only for pets—it is not safe for people to eat.
- We will ask for some basic information from you to help us keep track of our numbers for grants.
- When supplies allow, HSSA may also work with other food distribution sites to share resources.
Want to become a recipient of the Greater GOODS Program and receive pet food and supplies for your animal welfare or human services organization?
The HSSA has teamed up with Greater Good Charity's GOODS Program to become a Tucson Affiliate partner, sharing resources with animal welfare agencies all over the region. Thanks to this partnership, we are able to bring more pet food and litter to the area, allowing rescues and pantries to stretch their dollars further and impact even more pets and people. Food and supplies are donated by the truckload from gracious donors, shipped to our warehouse and later distributed to qualified Rescue Bank Recipients for a minimal handling fee.
- To participate, recipient groups can be animal welfare or human services organizations such as:
- Food banks of Pet Food Pantries
- Be a 501(c) 3 animal rescue organization (e.g., cat, dog, equine, and wildlife shelters, rescues, and sanctuaries)
- State, county or regional animal welfare facilities
- Law Enforcement agencies (e.g., animal care services)
- Community Resource and Outreach (including homeless services)
- Women and Children support organizations
- Domestic Violence Shelters and Resources
- Education and Literacy Groups
- Federal government agencies including Veterans Affairs (VA) and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
- State and local community programs and offices
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Organization must be located approximately 300 miles from us.
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Provide a website including the organization’s mission (Facebook is not sufficient).
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Have a profile on Guidestar https://www.guidestar.org
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If shelter; rescue or sanctuary: List adoptable pets online and spay/neuter all animals prior to adoption.
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If sanctuary; agree to a site visit.
To qualify, complete the application below.
You can complete the form online, then download and email to us.
You will need to email a copy of your IRS determination letter to petpantry@hssaz.org to qualify.
If you have any questions, please send us an email petpantry@hssaz.org.
Where are the HSSA Classrooms?
If you are visiting HSSA's Education Department, you will want to go to the coral Education building.
