Santa Cruz SPCA - Heather's Pet Food Pantry
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Hours: Every Sunday, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
- What it is
- Pet food and supplies
- Who it helps
- Community members who need help feeding a dog or cat.
- Where
- California
- Status
- Open
- Checked
- on the official website, November 5, 2026
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Gives out one week's worth of free dry and wet dog and cat food every Sunday, plus free used pet supplies, to seniors and other Santa Cruz pet owners who cannot afford pet food. Partner giveaways also run at the Santa Cruz Salvation Army (721 Laurel St., Monday-Thursday 9 am - 11:30 am) and Twin Lakes People's Pantry (2701 Cabrillo College Drive, Wednesdays 4 pm - 5:15 pm).
How to reach them
Where: 2601 Chanticleer Ave., Santa Cruz, CA 95065
Hours: Every Sunday, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Good to know
- Who can use it: Community members who need help feeding a dog or cat.
- How to get started: Come to the pantry during Sunday hours.
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