PALS Pet Food Pantry (sponsored by H-E-B)

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What it is: Pet food and supplies
Who it helps: Hays County residents facing financial hardship.
Where: Hays County
Status: Open
Last checked: October 29, 2026 on the official website

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Free pet food handed out once a month in San Marcos to Hays County residents who are having trouble affording food for their pets.

Checked on the official website · October 29, 2026 What this means
An independently researched listing, not a statement of partnership or endorsement.

How to reach them

Where: Hays County Health Department, 101 Thermon Drive, San Marcos, TX

Hours: 3rd Saturday of each month, 10:00am-12:00pm

Call (512) 754-7257 Official page

Good to know

Who can use it: Hays County residents facing financial hardship.
How to get started: Come during distribution hours; first come, first served while supplies last.

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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Also from this organization

PALS of Central Texas – Community Cat TNR Program · San Marcos
PALS of Central Texas – Low-Cost Spay & Neuter Clinic · San Marcos
PALS of Central Texas – Spay/Neuter Voucher Program · San Marcos
PALS of Central Texas – Vaccine & Microchip Clinics · San Marcos

More help nearby

City of Seguin Animal Services - Complimentary Pet Food Distribution · Seguin
New Braunfels Food Bank - DaisyCares Pet Food Program · New Braunfels
San Marcos Regional Animal Shelter – Free Pet Food for Hays County · San Marcos

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Sources

PALS Pet Food Pantry (sponsored by H-E-B) official page, checked October 29, 2026. Details have not yet been confirmed by the organization. Programs change; contact them for current information.