This is a list of pet food banks in southern Ontario that aim to support families and their furry friends. Source: Toronto Star
Toronto Humane Society Pet Food Bank
The Toronto Humane Society provides temporary feeding assistance for pets at two food bank locations. From Monday to Friday between 11 a.m. and 7 p.m., or Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., people can head to 11 River St., Toronto for help. On the second Thursday of each month, from noon until 3 p.m., they can also pick up food at the St. James Town Community Corner, at 200 Wellesley St. E.
Oakville and Milton Humane Society Pet Food Bank
The Oakville and Milton Humane Society (OMHS) Pet Food Bank offers pet food and supplies through a number of community programs that are listed on their website with contact information. They include food banks, churches, community centres and libraries located in both cities. The OMHS can be reached at foodbank@omhs.ca or 905-845-1551 ext. 127.
Hamilton/Burlington SPCA
The Hamilton/Burlington SPCA provides short-term help with pet food and basic supplies. Those who are interested can arrange a pickup or delivery through the website by signing up for a date and times slot. The SPCA can be contacted at info@hbspca.com or (905) 574-7722.
Darla’s Pet Pantry in Stratford
Pet owners in Stratford can look to Darla’s Pet Pantry for assistance. The service is active on Facebook and Instagram and can be reached through the social networks or at darlaspetpantry@gmail.com.
South Simcoe Food Bank
The South Simcoe Pet Food Bank covers Barrie, Innisfil and Bradford. It is made up of a group of volunteers “who will collect donated food and distribute to those in need on an interim basis until they are back on their feet,” according to its Facebook page. The group is very responsive to message on Facebook, and receives emails at sspetfoodbank@gmail.com. It recently appealed to donors for help with stock.
Rescue Chow Pet Food Bank in Whitby
At 1375 Hopkins St., in Whitby, the Rescue Chow Pet Food Bank serves food on the third Saturday of each month from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. “Although we can meet you at the pet food bank in an emergency, we ask that you pick up food on Serve Days only, because we aren’t always here on days that are not our regular Serve Day,” it says on its Facebook page.
Uxbridge Scugog Pet Food Bank
This charity helps families in the North Durham Region to feed their pets. They are active on Facebook, Instagram and can be reached at uxscpetfoodbank@gmail.com.
Peterborough Ontario Pet Food Bank
The Peterborough Ontario Pet Food Bank can be reached on Facebook or at Kathi_williams2001@msn.com. It says it is always in need of litter.
Ottawa Humane Society Emergency Pet Food Bank
Through a partnership with the humane society, members of the Ottawa Food Bank or those who wish to become a member can find help feeding their pet at their local food bank. Locations can be found here.
The Emergency Pet Food Bank is also available for non-members at 245 West Hunt Club Rd. on Thursdays from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Pre-registration is required, and can be done on the website or by contacting communityservices@ottawahumane.ca or 613-725-3166 ext. 249.
