Pet Food
Banks in the
Community
COVID-19 Emergency Pet Food Banks
The following emergency pet food banks are accessible to pet owners who need support during the COVID-19 pandemic. We want to ensure that people and pets can remain together, even in the face of a crisis. Please reach out to place an order should you be in need.
Consider purchasing a limited-edition Astrodog Media t-shirt, all proceeds from t-shirt sales goes to support the Emergency Pet Food Bank program.
Waterloo Region Emergency Pet Food Bank
The Waterloo Region Emergency Pet Food Bank is an initiative under the Waterloo Region Pandemic Planning committee. The food bank committee includes representatives from KWSPHS, the Cambridge & District Humane Society and the KW Pet Food Bank.
Orders can be placed starting: Tues April 14th, 2020
Open for pick-ups starting: Thurs April 16th, 2020*
*Pick-ups are by APPOINTMENT ONLY
Location: 55 Franklin Street South, Kitchener
Phone: 226-220-7885
Email: kwemergencypetfood@gmail.com
Supplies provided: cat food, dog food, small animal food, small animal bedding and cat litter.
How to receive assistance: Members of the public seeking assistance with food and pet supplies are asked to call or email to place their order. Food will be packaged and pick-up instructions will be provided over the phone at that time. The Emergency Pet Food Bank is hoping to have enough supplies on hand to give a pet owner anywhere from two weeks to one month supply at a time, but this will depend on demand.
Perth
County Emergency Pet Food Bank
The Stratford Perth Humane Society Emergency Pet Food Bank is an initiative under the Stratford Perth Humane Society.
Orders can be placed starting: Thurs April 9th, 2020
Open for pick-ups starting: Thurs April 16th, 2020*
*Pick-ups are by APPOINTMENT ONLY
Location: Stratford Perth Humane Society
125 Griffith Road, Statford
Phone: 519-273-6600 ext 258 (pls leave a msg)
Email: sphspetfoodbank@kwsphumane.ca
Supplies provided: cat food, dog food, small animal food, small animal bedding, cat litter and poop bags.
How to receive assistance: Members of the public seeking assistance with food and supplies are asked to call or email to place an order. Food will be packaged and pick-up instructions will be provided over the phone/via email at that time.
SPHS hopes to provide at least two weeks of supplies at a time, but this will depend on the volume of donations.
Year-Round Pet Food Banks
The following food banks are accessible year-round and provide pet food and supplies to those in need. If you have any questions about their services, please contact the organization directly.
Kitchener Waterloo Area
The KW Pet Food Bank provides support to pet owners in the Kitchener Waterloo area in the form of pet supplies and pet food.
To learn more about their program, hours of operation and how to access support, please either visit their website, visit their Facebook page or email them at kwpetfb@gmail.com.
Stratford Perth Area
The Stratford House of Blessing provides support to people and pets in need in the Stratford community.
To learn more about their program, hours of operation and how to access support, please either visit their website,, visit their Facebook page or call them at 519-273-3433.
