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Roanoke Valley SPCA - Dot's Drive-Thru Pet Food

Hours: Second Sunday of each month, 12pm-2pm, in the shelter parking lot.

What it is
Pet food and supplies
Who it helps
Residents of the service area
Where
Roanoke City, Vinton and Salem; Botetourt, Craig and Roanoke Counties
Status
Open
Checked
on the official website, November 5, 2026

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Monthly drive-thru giveaway of cat and dog food for families in need, with no complex paperwork; staff place food in your back seat or trunk so you do not need to get out of the car.

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: 1340 Baldwin Ave., N.E., Roanoke, VA 24012

Hours: Second Sunday of each month, 12pm-2pm, in the shelter parking lot.

Good to know

  • Who can use it: Residents of the service area; proof of residency required.
  • How to get started: Drive through during the event and give staff basic information. People outside the service area can call (540) 339-9247 to find the nearest pet food pantry.

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

Roanoke Valley SPCA - Dot's Drive-Thru Pet Food 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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