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Pet Pantry of Lancaster County - Pet Food Assistance

Hours: Facility hours Mon 12:00pm-3:00pm; Tue-Fri 12:00pm-7:00pm; Sat 12:00pm-5:00pm; Sun 12:00pm-4:00pm. Food program pick-ups are scheduled Saturdays 9:00am-11:00am.

What it is
Pet food and supplies
Who it helps
Lancaster County resident with proof of unemployment, low income or disability and a valid ID.
Where
Lancaster County residents
Status
Open
Checked
on the official website, November 5, 2026

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Longer-term monthly pet food assistance for Lancaster County families in financial crisis, plus emergency food help at the Pet Pantry facility. Pet Pantry also runs a reduced-cost pet supply shop. Spay/neuter, rabies vaccine and dog license requirements can be met through Pet Pantry.

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: 26 Millersville Road, Lancaster, PA 17603

Hours: Facility hours Mon 12:00pm-3:00pm; Tue-Fri 12:00pm-7:00pm; Sat 12:00pm-5:00pm; Sun 12:00pm-4:00pm. Food program pick-ups are scheduled Saturdays 9:00am-11:00am.

Good to know

  • Who can use it: Lancaster County resident with proof of unemployment, low income or disability and a valid ID. Pets must be spayed/neutered, have a rabies certificate and current dog license, and have been in the family at least one year. Must have transportation for monthly pick-up and not add pets while on the program.
  • How to get started: Apply online with the food application on the Feed page, or visit Pet Pantry for emergency assistance. Call (717) 983-8878 to discuss meeting the spay/neuter, rabies or license requirements.

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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Sources

Pet Pantry of Lancaster County - Pet Food Assistance official page, checked November 5, 2026.

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