The Rescue Train Pet Pantry
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- What it is
- Pet food and supplies
- Who it helps
- Low-income pet owners in the Los Angeles area with proof of low income.
- Where
- Los Angeles area, especially the San Fernando Valley
- Status
- Open
- Last checked
- October 30, 2026 on the official website
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Monthly free pet food for low-income families, seniors on fixed incomes, veterans and people experiencing homelessness in the Los Angeles area, picked up at the East Valley animal shelter in Van Nuys.
How to reach them
Where: The Rescue Train Shelter Intervention office, East Valley Animal Services Center, Van Nuys, CA
Hours: Text to set up a pickup time.
Good to know
- Services: Pet food, Shelter intervention
- Who can use it: Low-income pet owners in the Los Angeles area with proof of low income. All pets in the home must be spayed or neutered.
- How to get started: Use the request link or contact form on the Pet Pantry page, then text (323) 899-5640 to coordinate pickup. Food is also handed out at community outreach events.
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
Before you go
Call or check their page for current prices, appointment availability, any income or residency rules, and which animals they see. Ask what to bring.
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More help nearby
- DACC Pets Are Family: Pet-Retention Support · DACC service area in Los Angeles County; eligibility varies by address and program.
- LA Animal Services Pet Food Pantry · City of Los Angeles, California.
- Pasadena Humane Helping Paws Owner Support · Pasadena area. Pet Food Pantry serves Pasadena Humane's service cities: Altadena, Arcadia, Bradbury, Duarte, Glendale, La Cañada Flintridge, La Crescenta-Montrose, Monrovia, Pasadena, San Marino, Sierra Madre and South Pasadena. Confirm eligibility for other programs.
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