It has now been over a month since the government shutdown, causing government employees to go without pay and millions of Americans to lose their SNAP benefits.The shutdown has many citizens struggling, not just to feed themselves but their pets as well. Below is a list of animal charities and pet food banks in Central Florida available to help families feed their pets during the government shutdown. For those interested in donating pet food or money, links are provided below. Volunteers are also needed in some areas.Pet food assistance in Central FloridaPet Alliance of Greater OrlandoCitizens of Orange, Seminole, or Osceola County who need supplemental dog or cat food are eligible to participate in this program at the Pet Alliance Orlando. Where: 2800 County Home Road, SanfordWhen: Announcements will be made on their social media pages and website when food is available.>Make a donationBest Buddies Food PantryBest Buddies Pet Pantry is an all-volunteer 501 (c) (3) nonprofit and pet food bank that provides free pet food assistance to families & pets in need in central Florida.>Make a donationPet food assistance requirements: Free pet food for 2 pets per householdAll pet food is on an “as available” basisPet parents must meet the eligibility requirements of the food pantry partnerLocations: Christian Food PantryWhere: 103 High Avenue, Lady LakeWhen: First Tuesday of the month 10 a.m. to noon. Help Agency of the ForestWhere: 14094 E. Hwy 40, Silver SpringsWhen: First Wednesday of the month, 9 a.m. to noon. Community of GratitudeWhere: 13333 Hwy 25, OcklawahaWhen: Second Tuesday of the month, 10 a.m. to NoonBeyond the WallsWhere: 609 W. Berckman St, Fruitland ParkWhen: Second Wednesday of the month, 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.Village View ChurchWhere: 8585 SE 147th Place, SummerfieldWhen: 3rd Wednesday, 10 a.m. to noon Belleview United Methodist ChurchWhere: 5640 SE Brown Road, BelleviewWhen: The fourth Wednesday of the month, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Love of Paws Pet Food Pantry Where: 12198 County Road 512, FellsmereWhen: Open to Senior Citizens & Veterans every Monday, Wednesday & Friday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Pet Food only. Happy Trails Pet PantryWhere: 1720 N Goldenrod Rd. Unit 8, OrlandoWhen: Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Saturdays, 9 a.m. to noon>Make a Donation
It has now been over a month since the government shutdown, causing government employees to go without pay and millions of Americans to lose their SNAP benefits.
The shutdown has many citizens struggling, not just to feed themselves but their pets as well.
Below is a list of animal charities and pet food banks in Central Florida available to help families feed their pets during the government shutdown.
For those interested in donating pet food or money, links are provided below. Volunteers are also needed in some areas.
Pet food assistance in Central Florida
Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando
Citizens of Orange, Seminole, or Osceola County who need supplemental dog or cat food are eligible to participate in this program at the Pet Alliance Orlando.
Where: 2800 County Home Road, Sanford
When: Announcements will be made on their social media pages and website when food is available.
>Make a donation
Best Buddies Food Pantry
Best Buddies Pet Pantry is an all-volunteer 501 (c) (3) nonprofit and pet food bank that provides free pet food assistance to families & pets in need in central Florida.
>Make a donation
Pet food assistance requirements:
- Free pet food for 2 pets per household
- All pet food is on an “as available” basis
- Pet parents must meet the eligibility requirements of the food pantry partner
Locations:
Christian Food Pantry
Where: 103 High Avenue, Lady Lake
When: First Tuesday of the month 10 a.m. to noon.
Help Agency of the Forest
Where: 14094 E. Hwy 40, Silver Springs
When: First Wednesday of the month, 9 a.m. to noon.
Community of Gratitude
Where: 13333 Hwy 25, Ocklawaha
When: Second Tuesday of the month, 10 a.m. to Noon
Beyond the Walls
Where: 609 W. Berckman St, Fruitland Park
When: Second Wednesday of the month, 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Village View Church
Where: 8585 SE 147th Place, Summerfield
When: 3rd Wednesday, 10 a.m. to noon
Belleview United Methodist Church
Where: 5640 SE Brown Road, Belleview
When: The fourth Wednesday of the month, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Love of Paws Pet Food Pantry
Where: 12198 County Road 512, Fellsmere
When: Open to Senior Citizens & Veterans every Monday, Wednesday & Friday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Pet Food only.
Happy Trails Pet Pantry
Where: 1720 N Goldenrod Rd. Unit 8, Orlando
When: Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Saturdays, 9 a.m. to noon
>Make a Donation
