Expanding PAWS NY’s Pet Pantry Support

In response to an increased need for pet food and supplies from the New York City community, PAWS NY has started to expand its Pet Pantry program. In the past, only current PAWS NY clients were eligible to receive free pet food and supplies for their furry friends.

On two separate occasions in October and November, PAWS NY partnered with 9 Million Reasons, a Long Island City-based food pantry, to distribute pet food and supplies alongside the organization’s regular weekly food pick-up service. Thanks to a donation from Tom’s Pet Supply, we were able to distribute 640.5 pounds of dog food, plus 67 pounds of cat food and 130 pounds of litter and other supplies from the PAWS NY Pet Pantry in October.

And in November, we distributed an additional 167 pounds of dog food, 66 pounds of cat food, and 54 pounds of litter and supplies. Overall, this new initiative helped nearly 50 pet guardians in Queens continue to care for their beloved animal companions.

“I am so happy to get this dog food, it helps out so much,” said one pet guardian who came to the event. “It’s hard to afford food nowadays.”

As we move into 2024, PAWS NY hopes to host these public Pet Pantry events more often, in all five boroughs of NYC. Please consider donating to our Holiday Fundraising Campaign to help support the Pet Pantry and other programs from PAWS NY.