Pet Food Assistance Programs - we are here to help!
SPCA Florida has offered food for the pets of qualified residents since July 2013. Ani-Meals provides food to elderly and homebound families and partners with Meals on Wheels of Polk County, Mid-Florida Community Services, and VISTE. The Food Assistance Program (FAP) provides pet food to families who face financial challenges.
To qualify for the Food Assistance Program, you must be a Polk County resident and be on at least one government assistance program (SNAP/WIC/Food Stamps, Housing Assistance, TANF, etc.)
Food is distributed on the last Sunday of each month, from 10 AM to noon with drive-up service.
Call us at 863-577-4613 to sign up, or for more information.
Quick facts about the food bank:
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SPCA Florida's food bank started in 2013.
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Ani-Meals provides food assistance with delivery to elderly and homebound families in Polk County.
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The Food Assistance Program (FAP) provides pet food to families who face financial challenges.
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The food bank relies on donations from individual donors and organizations. We always welcome food donations.
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There has been a dramatic increase in the number of animals served during the past two years:
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2019 - 5,393 pets served
Total of 85,201 pounds of food
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2020 - 7,844 pets served
Total of 103,981 pounds of food
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2021 - 14,270 pets served
Total of 136,666 pounds of food
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2022 - 14,892 pets served
Total of 132,454 pounds of food
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