PAWSitive Pantry
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- What it is
- Pet food and supplies
- Who it helps
- Free dog and cat food for families going through a hard time, given out through partner food shelves across central Vermont (Barre, Montpelier, Waterbury, Waitsfield, Hardwick, Northfield Falls,…
- Where
- Central Vermont and Vermont Foodbank partners
- Status
- Accepting applications
- Last checked
- October 29, 2026 on the official website
Pet food and supplies
Free dog and cat food for families going through a hard time, given out through partner food shelves across central Vermont (Barre, Montpelier, Waterbury, Waitsfield, Hardwick, Northfield Falls, Chelsea, Roxbury) and through the Vermont Foodbank network.
How to reach them
Where: Central Vermont and Vermont Foodbank partners
Good to know
- Who can use it: No income rules are posted; each food shelf may have its own. Call ahead to make sure pet food is in stock.
- How to get started: Go to one of the partner food shelves listed on the Find Pet Food page, or ask your local Vermont Foodbank pantry about pet food.
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.
If cost is the barrier, Paying for Care compares grants, payment plans and fundraising, and a free funding plan puts them together for your pet.