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Humane Rescue Alliance Pet Pantry

Hours: Regular scheduled pantry days and times; food is not given outside those times.

What it is
Pet food and supplies
Who it helps
Any pet owner who is a DC resident.
Where
District of Columbia residents
Status
Open
Checked
on the official website, November 5, 2026

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Free pet food for DC residents who indicate need, meant to supplement a pet's monthly food and reduce the cost of pet care. The pantry runs on a regular schedule of designated days and times, including the third Friday of the month at Union Temple Baptist Church.

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

How to reach them

Where: District of Columbia residents

Hours: Regular scheduled pantry days and times; food is not given outside those times.

Good to know

  • Who can use it: Any pet owner who is a DC resident. Bring proof of DC residency on the first visit. Within six months of enrolling, owners must show proof of up-to-date vaccines and spay/neuter for each animal.
  • How to get started: Come to a scheduled pantry time and complete an enrollment form on the first visit; you will receive an ID card to bring on each later visit. Food may be picked up once per month for each enrolled animal.

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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Sources

Humane Rescue Alliance Pet Pantry official page, checked November 5, 2026. Details have not yet been confirmed by the organization. Programs change; contact them for current information.

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