The Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County’s Pet Food & Supply Pantry is in urgent need of dry dog food donations due to the increased need in Pierce County.
By 2023, the shelter’s Pet Food & Supply Pantry distributed nearly 90,000 pounds of pet food to more than 7,000 community pets in need. This year, demand has doubled, putting even greater stress on pantry resources.
“As the cost of living rises, pet owners are faced with heartbreaking decisions—choosing between their own well-being and that of their beloved companions,” said Leslie Dalzell, chief executive officer at Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County. “We’re reaching out to our community and beyond for donations of dry dog food to help us make sure Pierce County’s pets get the food they need and stay with the people who love them.”
Donate Dry Dog Food: Donations of dry dog food can be delivered to the shelter located at 2608 Center St. in Tacoma during hours of operation, Monday through Sunday, 10:00 am – 5:30 pm.
Online Donations: To donate food online, please visit the shelter’s Amazon and Chewy wishlists to purchase and ship food directly to the shelter. For more information about donating items, visit the shelter’s website at: www.thehumanesociety.org/ways-to-give/donate-items/.
Financial Contributions: Monetary donations can also be made and will be used to purchase supplies for the shelter’s Pet Food & Supply Pantry and to support the ongoing needs of animals in our community. Monetary donations can be made through the shelter’s website at www.thehumanesociety.org/donate/.
The shelter’s Pet Food & Supply Pantry offers pet care essentials such as dry and wet food, litter, and hygiene products to community members who need help providing for their pets.
The Pet Food & Supply Pantry located inside the shelter at 2608 Center St. in Tacoma is open every Saturday and Wednesday from 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm. For more information, please visit the shelter’s website at: www.thehumanesociety.org/services-resources/pet-food-pantry
