Iowa Pet Food Assistance

Explore Iowa’s Pet Food Pantries

Need help feeding your pets? Considering surrendering a pet because of financial concerns? The best place for your beloved pet is in your home. Pet food pantries can help keep your family together.

Below is a listing of known pet foot assistance programs in the state of Iowa. Please contact us if your organization offers a pet food pantry program to be added.

We also encourage Iowans with the means to do so to donate to these organizations’ efforts.

Iowa Pet Food Pantries

Animal Rescue League of Iowa (ARL) – Pet Food Pantry

  • Program Name: Pet Food Pantry (mobile + drive-up)
  • City: Des Moines
  • County/Region: Polk / DSM Metro
  • Address: 5452 NE 22nd St, Des Moines, IA 50313
  • Phone: (515) 262-9503
  • Website: https://www.arl-iowa.org/pet-help/pet-food-pantry/
  • Typical Hours: 2nd & 4th Wed 9–11am & 4–6pm; mobile monthly stops (check site)
  • Eligibility / Notes: For pet owners facing financial hardship; first-come, while supplies last; metro stops vary
  • Service Area: Des Moines metro

The Pet Project Midwest – Pet Pantry

  • Program Name: Pet Pantry
  • City: Des Moines
  • County/Region: Polk / DSM Metro
  • Address: 4944 Franklin Ave, Ste N, Des Moines, IA 50310
  • Phone: (515) 727-4738
  • Website: https://www.thepetprojectmidwest.org/programs/pet-pantry/
  • Typical Hours: Saturdays 9am–2pm
  • Eligibility / Notes: Application required; Greater Des Moines residents; pets ≥8 months; spay/neuter required per policy
  • Service Area: Greater Des Moines

Cedar Valley Humane Society – Pet Food Pantry

  • Program Name: Pet Food Pantry (onsite + mobile)
  • City: Cedar Rapids
  • County/Region: Linn / Eastern IA
  • Address: 7411 Mt Vernon Rd SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
  • Phone: (319) 362-6288
  • Website: https://www.cvhumane.org/pet-food-pantry
  • Typical Hours: Mon–Wed & Fri 12–5pm (onsite); mobile pop-ups vary
  • Eligibility / Notes: Once per month per household; max 3 times per 12 months
  • Service Area: Cedar Rapids area & mobile partners

Vinnie’s Community Pet Food Pantry

  • Program Name: Community Pet Food Pantry
  • City: Ankeny
  • County/Region: Polk / Central IA
  • Address: Ankeny, IA (contact for pickup details)
  • Website: https://www.vinniescommunitypfp.com/
  • Typical Hours: Contact by email
  • Eligibility / Notes: Free pet food to those in need; email for assistance
  • Service Area: Ankeny area

Midlands Humane Society – Pet Pantry

  • Program Name: Pet Pantry
  • City: Council Bluffs
  • County/Region: Pottawattamie / SW IA
  • Address: 1020 Railroad Ave Suite A, Council Bluffs, IA 51503
  • Phone: (712) 396-2270
  • Website: https://midlandshumanesociety.org/services/pet-pantry.html
  • Typical Hours: Call or see website; shelter hours Mon–Fri 12–6, Sat 11–5
  • Eligibility / Notes: Local resource; also refers to Our Savior’s Lutheran Church Pet Food Pantry (313 Story St)
  • Service Area: Council Bluffs / Pottawattamie County

Humane Society of Scott County – Pet Food Pantry

  • Program Name: Free Pet Food Pantry
  • City: Davenport
  • County/Region: Scott / QC
  • Address: 2802 W Central Park Ave, Davenport, IA 52804
  • Phone: (563) 388-6655
  • Website: https://hssc.us/
  • Typical Hours: See website / call
  • Eligibility / Notes: Provides free pet food as available to keep pets with families
  • Service Area: Scott County / Quad Cities

Dubuque Regional Humane Society – Pet Pantry

  • Program Name: Pet Pantry
  • City: Dubuque
  • County/Region: Dubuque / NE IA
  • Address: 4242 Chavenelle Rd, Dubuque, IA 52002
  • Phone: (563) 582-6766
  • Website: https://www.dbqhumane.org/pet-pantry
  • Typical Hours: Shelter open: Tue–Sun (see site); pantry as supplies allow
  • Eligibility / Notes: Donations of dog/cat food and litter keep pantry stocked; assistance for community as available
  • Service Area: Dubuque area

Siouxland Humane Society – Pet Food Bank

  • Program Name: Pet Food Bank
  • City: Sioux City
  • County/Region: Woodbury / NW IA
  • Address: 1015 Tri View Ave, Sioux City, IA 51103
  • Phone: (712) 252-2614
  • Website: https://www.siouxlandhumanesociety.org/services/pet-food-bank/
  • Typical Hours: Tue–Fri 11–5; Sat 10–5; Sun 12–5
  • Eligibility / Notes: Pet food available for community members in need; while supplies last
  • Service Area: Sioux City / Woodbury County

Cedar Bend Humane Society – Paws Pantry

  • Program Name: Paws Pantry (with Northeast Iowa Food Bank)
  • City: Waterloo / Cedar Falls
  • County/Region: Black Hawk / NE IA
  • Address: 1166 W Airline Hwy, Waterloo, IA 50703
  • Phone: (319) 232-6887
  • Website: https://www.cedarbendhumane.org/services/paws-pantry
  • Typical Hours: 1st & 3rd Wed: 9am–12pm & 1–4pm
  • Eligibility / Notes: Supplemental pet-food assistance during times of need
  • Service Area: Black Hawk County

Bailing Out Benji – Central Iowa Pet Food Pantry

  • Program Name: Central Iowa Pet Food Pantry
  • City: Ames
  • County/Region: Story / Central IA
  • Address: 2521 University Blvd, Ste 123, Ames, IA 50010
  • Website: https://bailingoutbenji.com/ia-pantry/
  • Typical Hours: 2nd Sunday monthly (per FB); check site
  • Eligibility / Notes: Free pet food distribution; donations accepted; confirm dates
  • Service Area: Ames / Story County

PAWS & More Animal Shelter – Food Pantry

  • Program Name: PAWS & More Food Pantry
  • City: Washington
  • County/Region: Washington / SE IA
  • Address: 1004 W Madison St, Washington, IA 52353
  • Phone: (319) 653-6713
  • Website: https://www.pawsandmorewashington.org/resources
  • Typical Hours: Open during public shelter hours (Tue–Sun 12–4pm)
  • Eligibility / Notes: Available to Washington County & surrounding county residents
  • Service Area: Washington County & surrounding

Midwest Pets for Life – Kibble & Litter Pantry

  • Program Name: Kibble & Litter Pantry (pet food & supplies)
  • City: Clinton
  • County/Region: Clinton / East IA
  • Address: 129 4th Ave S, Clinton, IA 52732
  • Phone: (563) 219-8024
  • Website: https://www.facebook.com/midwestpetsforlife/
  • Typical Hours: Mon, Wed, Fri 9am–12pm by appointment (confirm)
  • Eligibility / Notes: Assists elderly/disabled/low-income pet owners; food & supply assistance; wellness clinics
  • Service Area: Clinton / surrounding area

WCAP + Lucky Dog Training + Holy Trinity Parish – Pet Pantry

  • Program Name: Pet Pantry (with Holy Trinity Parish Food Pantry)
  • City: Fort Dodge
  • County/Region: Webster / North-Central IA
  • Address: Holy Trinity Parish Food Pantry (403 N 8th St) & partner sites
  • Website: https://luckydogfd.com/pet-pantry
  • Typical Hours: Food pantry hours; pet food/litter available via partnership
  • Eligibility / Notes: Provides pet food & litter for Fort Dodge residents in need; donations accepted
  • Service Area: Fort Dodge / Webster County

It Takes a Village – Village Pet Care Pantry

  • Program Name: Village Pet Care Pantry
  • City: Muscatine
  • County/Region: Muscatine / SE IA
  • Address: 1510 Grandview Ave, Suite 1, Muscatine, IA 52761
  • Website: https://discovermuscatine.com/it-takes-a-village-pet-food-pantry/
  • Typical Hours: Wed–Sun 12:30–1:30pm (confirm current)
  • Eligibility / Notes: Free pet food & supplies; hours vary; check site/FB for updates
  • Service Area: Muscatine area

CommUnity Crisis Services & Food Bank – Pet Food (as available)

  • Program Name: Food Bank with Pet Food (when available)
  • City: Iowa City
  • County/Region: Johnson / East-Central IA
  • Address: 1045 Highway 6 E, Iowa City, IA 52240 (Pepperwood Plaza)
  • Website: https://builtbycommunity.org/i-need-help/food-bank/
  • Typical Hours: M–F 9:00–4:30 (see site)
  • Eligibility / Notes: Provides PET FOOD WHEN DONATIONS ALLOW; confirmed practice via organization posts
  • Service Area: Johnson County

Lend A Paw Pantry

  • Program Name: Pet Food Pantry & Backpack Program
  • City: Burlington
  • County/Region: Des Moines County / SE IA
  • Address: Madison Ave, Burlington, IA 52601 (see FB for events)
  • Phone: (319) 435-1151
  • Website: https://www.facebook.com/LendAPawPantry/
  • Typical Hours: Pop-up distribution events; see FB page
  • Eligibility / Notes: Assistance for students/families in Burlington CSD; community distributions
  • Service Area: Burlington / Des Moines County

For Pets’ Sake – Community Pet Food Pantry (Salvation Army lot)

  • Program Name: Community Pet Food Pantry (3rd Saturday)
  • City: Muscatine
  • County/Region: Muscatine / SE IA
  • Address: Salvation Army, 1000 Oregon St, Muscatine, IA 52761
  • Website: https://www.facebook.com/forpetssakeiowa/
  • Typical Hours: 3rd Saturday monthly, 10am–12pm (confirm)
  • Eligibility / Notes: Drive-up community pet food distribution; while supplies last
  • Service Area: Muscatine area

    Animal Rescue League of Marshalltown
  • Program Name: Pet Food Pantry / Food Distribution Events (check with the organization for details)
  • City: Marshalltown
  • County/Region: Marshall County
  • Address: 1921 Taylor Avenue, Marshalltown, Iowa 50158  
  • Phone: (641) 753‑9046  
  • Website: arlmarshalltown.com  
  • Typical Hours: See website or contact organization (distribution/support program times vary)
  • Eligibility / Notes: Offers a pet food pantry program and periodic food‑distribution events; contact the organization for current schedule and eligibility terms (first Fridays in Thompson’s True Value parking lot)  
  • Service Area: Marshalltown and surrounding areas