If you’re like me you’ve no doubt had some flops when it comes to choosing a food that your pet likes. So, what do you do when you’ve spent a fortune on a bag of food and Fluffy or Fido has turned their nose up at it? It cost too much to just throw it away and most places won’t accept open bags.
I recently volunteered a few hours at the Hope 7 Food Pantry in Troy. I was surprised by two things. One, they didn’t have a whole lot of gluten free options for someone that has Celiac Disease or a gluten intolerance like I do. You can read about that here. Second, they provide pet food for their families in need.
Hope 7 Food Pantry will GLADLY take your opened packages of pet food.
Any open bags they receive are repackaged into smaller bags; enough to last a week. They then distribute the food to the families as it’s needed.
They say more people have cats than dogs.
Cat food is needed more as they find most of their clients have more cats than dogs, but all food is appreciated and used.
If you have an open bag that Fido has turned his nose up at or perhaps you had a pet that passed away and aren’t sure what to do with that unopened bag. Hope 7 will take it.
Hope 7 Food Pantry is located at 596 Pawling Ave., Troy, NY. Their phone number is 518-272-8029. The food pantry itself is located in the basement of the United Methodist Church at 520 Pawling Ave. (entrance is on Woodlawn Court).
The Damien Center in Albany will also accept open bags of pet food for their PAWS (Pets Are Wonderful Support) program.
The Damien Center is located at 728 Madison Ave. in Albany, NY. Their phone number is (518) 944-3223.
If you can’t make it there yourself, let us know and we’ll gladly pick up your donations (local to Albany, NY) and deliver them.
I have an open bag of Purina Pro Plan puppy food that my pup turned his nose up to. I would love to donate it.
I have an opened bag of Holistic chicken soup for the soul weight care I was transitioning my Beagle with his old food but couldn’t tolerate it. I have only used approximately 2cups out of a 39 lb bag.
I’m sure Hope 7 would be happy to receive it!
I have medium size bag of pureina cat food that my cat doesn’t want to eat but I live in RI so how would I be able to donate it to them? I would really like for it to go to hungry cats in need. Thank you.
Check with local cat rescues in your area or food pantries. I’m sure you’ll find one of those will take it off your hands!
I have an opened dry food bag (Pedigree) 15lb for puppies, I used only one cup, as i have 8 wet food cans for puppies from the same brand.
I need to donate them but i don’t have a car to drop them, can anyone come and pick them up?
i’m in New York, Rego Park zip code 11374
Thank you for considering donating! Unfortunately, we are in Upstate NY, several hours North of you. I would suggest you contact any local rescue groups or shelters in your area. I’m sure someone will be very grateful for your donations.
I have an opened bag of Rachel Ray Nutrish puppy chow that my Chloe has turned her nose to. I’d like to donate it
I’m not sure where you’re located, but please contact local rescue groups or food pantries. I’m sure someone will appreciate it!
I have an open bag Hills prescription kidney food
I’m sure someone in your area will greatly appreciate it! I would try food pantries and/or rescue groups.
Will you take toys and beds too
You’ll have to check with whatever shelter/rescue/food pantry you donate to.
Is there anywhere in NIreland I can donate cat food N Y is a bit far away for me. Thanks
I would suggest trying a local shelter or rescue group.