If you find yourself struggling to feed your pets, there are people out there that can help you! The following is a list of some of the pet food pantries available in Maine. Each pantry may provide different products and/or services. We try keep our list updated but please check with the individual pantries for more info. and to confirm their hours/requirements. If you have a pantry not listed, please feel free to contact jenn@downeastdognews.com
AniMeals for Seniors
Spectrum Generations runs an AniMeals program in conjunction with the Meals on Wheels program for seniors. Belfast, Camden, Brunswick, Muskie Center in Waterville, Skowhegan, Hallowell and Damariscotta. https://www.spectrumgenerations.org/nutrition-services/animeals
Dogwill
Works with Food Banks in Bath, Richmond, Bowdoinham, Whitefield, and Jefferson. Our contact info is: 207-522-1018 by text, Facebook messaging from the Dogwill page or email: dogwillinc@gmail.com
No Bowl Empty 2 Pet Food Pantry
238 Old Alfred Rd., E. Waterboro. 207-233-2793
1st & 3rd Sun., 1pm - 3pm, 1st Thurs., 6pm - 8pm (April - October only), 2nd & 4th Wed., 3pm - 5pm
Serves residents of Cumberland, York & Androscoggin Counties
Remote pantry at Pine Tree Estates in Standish 207-642-2900. Limited pet food at Youth Full Maine Food Distributions every Thurs in Dayton and 3rd. Wed. in Biddeford.
Mobile distributions in Auburn & Norway in planning stages. nobowlempty@outlook.com
Pittie Posse Rescue’s No Bowl Empty Pet Pantry
Serving residents of Cumberland, York and Androscoggin Counties. Visit Facebook page for distribution dates and locations www.facebook.com/pittiepossespetpantry.
207-619-0027 pittiepossepetpantry@gmail.com
ANDROSCOGGIN COUNTY
Fairy Tails Pet Food Pantry
Located outside Food City in Turner right next to the little free library.“Take what you need, Donate what you can”
The pantry is stocked by donations and run on the honor system.
fairytails04217@gmail.com
Greater Androscoggin
Humane Society
55 Strawberry Ave, Lewiston
207-783-2311
Every Tuesday, 9 – 11am
Kommunity Kritters
19 Bartlett Street, Lewiston,
kommunitykritters2021@gmail.com
Monday, Wednesday, Friday
11am - 4pm
Aroostook County
Houlton Humane Society
263 Callaghan Road, Houlton
207-532-2862
Tues – Fri, 11am – 4pm
Call ahead for pet pantry assistance.
Hollywood Pet Salon
70 Main St., Houlton
207-532-7387
Call ahead for assistance.
Houlton Humane Society
263 Callaghan Road, Houlton
207-532-2862
Tues – Fri, 11am – 4pm
Call ahead for pet pantry assistance.
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
Animal Refuge League of Greater Portland
217 Landing Road, Westbrook
207-854-9771
Tuesday, Thursday &
Saturday, 3pm – 5pm
Please complete the online registration and order forms.
Animal Rescue Unit
73 Middle Ridge Road, No. Bridgton
207-939-7852
Mon. – Fri., 9am – 3pm
Camp Bow Wow
49 Blueberry Road, Portland
207-541-9247
M-F: 7am – 7pm
Sat. & Sun., 7:30 – 10am & 3:30 – 6:30 pm
Call to check supply levels.
Midcoast Humane
5 Industrial Parkway, Brunswick
207-449-1366 x206
Tues. & Thurs. – Sun., 11am – 3pm
Call to check supply levels.
FRANKLIN COUNTY
Franklin County Animal Shelter
550 Industry Road, Farmington
(207) 778-2638
Please call ahead to schedule an appointment
HANCOCK COUNTY
Sullivan Animal Food Eatery
1774 US Highway 1, Sullivan
207-412-9630
gail507@outlook.com
Contact: Gail Brown
Serves Sullivan ONLY. No eligibility requirements. Call ahead.
NO Delivery.
Open Mon-Thurs 8-4, Friday 8-12
MDI Pet Food Pantry
Bar Harbor Food Pantry 36 Mount Desert St. (behind YMCA)
207-288-3375
Tues. & Wed., 9am – 2pm
Thurs. 12pm – 6pm
Must call to order in advance
SPCA Hancock County
141 Bar Harbor Rd., Trenton
207-667-8088
Currently open to the public by appointment only.
KENNEBEC COUNTY
Amy Buxton Pet Pantry
South Parish UCC 9 Church St, Augusta
207-622-0552
2nd and 4th Sat. of ea. month. 9 – 10am
If urgent need check with Pastor Richards on Tuesdays or
Wednesdays as well.
KVHS Kibbles to Cupboards
168 Leighton Rd., Augusta
Follow parking lot signage to clinic entrance.
petfoodpantry@pethavenlane.org
207-626-3491
For pet owners living in KVHS’s contracted towns.
1st Wednesday of every month 12pm – 2pm
KNOX COUNTY
PAWS Animal Adoption
123 John St., Camden
207-236-8702
Pick-up once/month by appointment.
Pope Memorial Humane Society
25 Buttermilk Ln., Thomaston
207-594-2200
Call ahead for pet food/litter assistance.
LINCOLN COUNTY
Action for Animals Maine
(for Lincoln County residents)
Boothbay Harbor
207-350-1312
Boothbay Region Food Pantry
Congregational Church
Eastern Ave., Boothbay Harbor
207-350-2962
Fridays, 11am – 1pm
Jefferson Food Pantry
St Giles’ Episcopal Church
72 Gardiner Rd., Jefferson
207-315-1134
2nd and 4th Wed. 4 – 5:30 pm
Midcoast Humane
27 Atlantic Highway, Edgecomb
207-449-1366 x206
Any day, 9am– 3:30pm
Call to check supply levels.
OXFORD COUNTY
Miles to Freedom
169 Number Six Road, Oxford
(207)418-7986
Visits and pantry assistance are generally handled by appointment or inquiry—it is recommended to call or message ahead.
PENOBSCOT COUNTY
Bangor Humane Society
693 Mt. Hope Ave., Bangor
207-942-8902
Mon. – Fri., 12pm – 6pm
Sat. – 10am to 6pm
Call to check supply levels.
Furry Friends Food Bank
Available through the Eastern Area Agency on Aging in Washington, Penobscot, Hancock and Piscataquis Counties. Services for low income seniors and their companion animals. People must be enrolled with EAAA. Call 207-941-2865 or 800-432-7812.
SOMERSET COUNTY
Somerset Humane Society
123 Middle Rd, Skowhegan
(207) 474-6493
Every Sunday 10am-12pm
WALDO COUNTY
Waldo County Pet Food Panty
VFW Post 3108
34 Field Street, Belfast
207-322-3237
1st Wed., 12:30pm – 1:30pm
3rd Sat., 12:30pm – 1:30pm
YORK COUNTY
The Corner Cupboard
Sanford Unitarian Universalist Church
5 Lebanon St., Sanford
207-324-3191
3rd Sat., 10am – 2pm
Limited pet food & supplies.