Santa Cruz SPCA - Heather's Pet Food Pantry

Hours: Every Sunday, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

What it is

Pet food and supplies

Type of help

Free service

Who it helps

Community members who need help feeding a dog or cat.

Where

Santa Cruz, 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).

Checked on the official website · November 5, 2026 What this means
An independently researched listing, not a statement of partnership or endorsement.

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.

Emergency? Call your veterinarian or the nearest 24-hour emergency hospital now, and tell them if cost is a barrier. Emergency signs and poison hotlines

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• Santa Cruz SPCA · Santa Cruz

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• Spay/neuter Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter - Planned Pethood Spay/Neuter Events · Santa Cruz · under 1 mi
• Low-cost care Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter - Healthy Pets for All Free Vaccine Clinics · Santa Cruz · under 1 mi
• Vet bills BirchBark Foundation - PetAid Program · Santa Cruz · under 1 mi
• Emergency SAGE Veterinary Centers - Campbell (24-Hour Emergency) · Campbell · 20 mi

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Sources

Santa Cruz SPCA - Heather's Pet Food Pantry official page, checked November 5, 2026.

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