The Community Pet Food Pantry
Sponsored by Chemung Canal Trust Company
The Chemung County SPCA Community Pet Food Pantry is intended to provide assistance to pet owners living in Chemung County and South Eastern Steuben County who are experiencing temporary financial hardship and those who are recipients of various forms of government assistance. Due to limited resources, we can only provide pet food to residents of the aforementioned geographic areas. Proof of residency will be required.
In order to participate in this program on an ongoing basis, pet owners will need to provide proof of receipt of any of the following benefits:
- SNAP Food Stamps
- SSI Disability benefits
- WIC
- Medicaid
- Section 8 Housing Program
- Social Security (if you are 62 years of age or older and this is your only source of income)
You must provide proof of receipt of any of the above government benefits to be able to participate in this program on an ongoing basis.
If you do not receive any of the above government benefits but are faced with a temporary emergency, we can provide you with one month's worth of food.*
*Due to extremely high demand for this program, we can only provide a maximum of two bags of food per household per month as follows:
- One bag each of cat and dog food or
- Two bags of cat food or
- Two bags of dog food
When is the Food Pantry Open?
The Pet Food Pantry operates Tuesday through Saturday (except major holidays), during normal working hours 11-4:30, or by special arrangement.
Frequently Asked Questions
What kinds of pet food are available?
We only have dry dog and cat food available through the pantry.
How often can I come to pick up food?
Monthly.
How much food can I get each month?
Due to extremely high demand for this program, we can only provide a maximum of two bags of food per household per month as follows:
- One bag each of cat and dog food or
- Two bags of cat food or
- Two bags of dog food
Can I get someone else to pick up the food for me?
Sure, as long as it's a person you trust, that's fine with us.
My pets have a special diet, can I ask for special food/brands for them?
We rely on basic food to stock the pantry's shelves and so cannot guarantee that the types, brands, and quantities of particular foods are going to be available.
Besides cat and dog kibble (dry food), do you also provide wet food and kitty litter?
Not at this time.
How do I pick up food?
There's no need to schedule a time to come in. You can just come to the shelter during regular business hours (Tuesday-Saturday, 11:00 am - 4:30 pm, except on holidays) and request two bags of food.
*If you are coming to pick up food on a monthly basis, please make sure that you have submitted your application with proof of receipt of income from one of the programs above first before you come in.
Chemung County Humane Society & SPCA is a private, non-profit , 501(c)(3) animal welfare organization and is not affiliated with any local, state, or national humane groups. Your donation saves pets within our local community.
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