Food Pantries
The Chicago animal welfare community is committed to helping the pets of people in need. The following organizations offer pet food and other care supplies to pet owners throughout the city.
Care for Real
5341 N. Sheridan Rd.
Chicago, IL 60640
773-769-6182
Provisions: Pet food
Frequency: First Thursday of the month
3:00-5:00 p.m.
careforreal.org/services-programs/pet-pantry
Friendship Pet Food Pantry
2711 W. Lawrence Ave.
Chicago, IL 60625
773-907-6388
Provisions: Pet food; Cat litter, toys, leashes when available
Frequency: Third Saturday of every month
9:00-11:00 a.m.
Requirements: Chicago resident and proof of spay or neuter
friendshippetpantry.org
Irving Park Community Food Pantry
3801 N. Keeler Ave.
Chicago, IL 60641
800-521-7560
Provisions: Pet Food
Frequency: Wednesdays from 9:00 a.m. -noon.;
Second Tuesday of the month, 6:00-7:30 p.m.
Requirements: Resident of zip codes 60641 or 60618
irvingparkfoodpantry.com
PAWS Chicago Pet Food Bank
3516 W. 26th St.
Chicago, IL 60623
773-475-9426
Provisions: Pet food and supplies
pawschicago.org/our-work/crisis-support/crisis-care-program
Red Door Animal Shelter
7648 N. Paulina St.
Chicago, IL 60626
773-764-2242
Provisions: Pet Food
Frequency: Last Friday of the month
Requirements: Proof of government aid
reddoorshelter.org/newsite/programs.html
Tree House Pet Food Pantry
7225 N. Western Ave.
Chicago, IL 60645
773-262-4000
Provisions: Pet food
Frequency: Every other Thursday
Requirements: Proof of low-income
treehouseanimals.org/petfoodpantry