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: Available to current clients only
irvingparkfoodpantry.com
PAWS Chicago Emergency Pet Food Bank
3516 W. 26th Street
Chicago, IL 60623
773-475-9426
www.pawschicago.org
Completely mobile: offering contactless drop offs for residents of Englewood and Back of the Yards only. Residents can call 773-217-9113 to register. No current plans to return to an in-person monthly event.