RVA Free Pet Pantry Project
The RVA Free Pet Pantry is a passion project created in 2021 and supported by SideKicks RVA and the community in the Richmond Virginia area.
This project was created after hearing the heartbreaking stories of families affected by the pandemic and having to surrender their pets due to lack of resources. Pets are family, and offering 24/7 low barrier food access can help keep pets with their families, which supports both pets and people.
All pantry boxes operate on a Take What You Need - Give What You Can model and donations can be made directly to the boxes or via the wishlist link.
Those in need are welcome to access the pantries with no appointment on their own schedule.
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Oh no! You stopped by one of our pantries and it was low-stock or didn't have what you needed? Ok, got it!
We do our best, but here are some additional resources for pet food in the RVA area.
*Updated 10/2024
Furbish Thrift
www.furbishthrift.org/pet-food-pantry
Phone: 804-505-3117
Location: 2833 Hathaway Rd Richmond, VA
Notes: A freely accessible pet food pantry at the store location (Wed thru Sun) during store hours. Those in need can help themselves and those with resources to share can donate food. The pantry is in front of the store.
Atlantic Outreach Group:
Phone: 804-308-2648
Email: PetPantry@AOG4U.org, Info@AOG4U.org
Location: 4411 Jacque Street Richmond, VA
Notes: Available by appointment on Friday from 1pm-3pm or at weekly mobile pantries on Tuesdays starting at 12:30pm.
Richmond Animal League
www.ral.org/pet-food-resources
Phone: 804-379-0046
Email: info@RAL.org
Location: 11401 International Dr. Richmond, VA
Notes: Richmond Animal League’s Pet Pantry offers free pet food (dog and cat) to those in need. RAL’s Pet Pantry is stocked entirely with donated pet food, so we are limited in what can be offered.
The pantry is open 24/7 and stocked as donations arrive.
Richmond Animal Care and Control
www.rva.gov/animal-care-control
Phone: 804- 646-5573
Email: raccintake@rva.gov (maybe? There's no specific pantry email listed)
Location: 1600 Chamberlayne Ave. Richmond, VA
Notes: Stop by the RACC shelter at 1600 Chamberlayne Avenue, Richmond, VA 23222, during regular business hours, and let their staff know how many pets you have and your address to pick up food.
Monday: Appointment-Only
Tuesday: Appointment-Only
Wednesday: 12:00PM - 6:00PM
Thursday: 12:00PM - 6:00PM
Friday: 12:00PM - 6:00PM
Saturday: 12:00PM - 5:00PM
Sunday: 12:00PM - 4:00PM
Chesterfield Animal Services
www.chesterfield.gov/439/animal-services
Phone: 804-748-1683, option 2, Monday-Friday, 10:30 a.m.-5 p.m., or Saturday, 10:30 a.m.-4 p.m.
Email: AnimalControlInquiries@chesterfield.gov
Location: 9300 Public Works Road Chesterfield, VA 23832
Notes: Unclear information online, best to contact by email or phone for info about acquiring pet food assistance.
Senior Connections
Phone: 804-343-3000
Email: seniorconnectionsva@gmail.com
Location: 1300 Semmes Ave. , Richmond, VA
Notes: The pantry will be located in the lobby of Senior Connections and open during business/building hours.
Lettuce Reduce Food Waste
https://www.facebook.com/p/Lettuce-Reduce-Food-Waste-100095442425432/
Phone: Unknown
Email: Unknown
Location: McDonough Community Garden, 3300 McDonough Street, Richmond, VA
Notes: Wednesdays at 4:30, check link for updates, supplies vary each week.
Richmond SPCA
www.richmondspca.org/what-we-do/resources/pet-pantry/
Phone: 804-521-1300
Email: contact@richmondspca.org
Location: 2519 Hermitage Road Richmond, VA
Notes: Visit the Pet Pantry whenever our humane center is open. The pantry is hosted in a free-standing shed near the main entrance to our center. It may be wise to inquire about supply levels before traveling - call 804-521-1300 to inquire.
Belmont United Methodist Church
Phone: 804-868-8434
Email: director@bcrsrva.org
Location: 3510 Broad Rock Blvd. Richmond, VA 23234
Notes: Part of their community resource services, supply varies, call for more information.
Liz's Place
www.sanctuaryrescue.com/events-1
Phone: Unknown
Email: sanctuaryrescue@gmail.com
Location: 16916 Hull Street Road, 23120
Notes: Pet pantry at Liz’s Place, Sanctuary Rescue’s Resource Center at 16916 Hull Street Rd. *Contact to schedule a pickup time.
Goochland Cares
goochlandcare.org/services/food-pantry
Phone: 804-556-0201
Email: dchiles@goochlandcares.org, bsallerson@goochlandcares.org
Location: 2999 River Road West Goochland, VA 23063
Notes: Goochland area residents. I have a household income of less than 250% Federal Poverty Level (FPL). If only seeking pet food, ask if the income limits need to apply.
Online order form HERE - Scroll through options to select pet food (or anything else you need). Pantry is open Mon-Fri. Items will be ready for pick-up 24 hours after you place your order. Orders placed after 3 pm will be ready for pick-up 2 business days after you submit form.
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