Food Assistance

Our Food Assistance program is dedicated to Casper, who nearly starved to death because his owners didn't feed him.  Please donate food and help us fill "Casper's Cupboard".   We are running very low on food for the community.  YOU can make a difference by donating pet food today.   

Due to the number of animals that have been relinquished to the Humane Society of Tampa Bay for economic reasons, either because owners have lost their home and had to move into a smaller place that will not allow their pets or because they do not have the money to feed and care for their pets, the Humane Society of Tampa Bay has started a Food Assistance Program.

Anyone who needs food for their pet can come to the shelter at 3607 N. Armenia Avenue during normal business hours and pick up food for their dogs or cats.  All that is required is the owner's name, address and the number of dogs and/or cats they are feeding.  This information is taken for statistical purposes only and not released to any other agency.

RESULTS:
In 2008 we provided over 750 families with free pet food, enabling them to keep their pets rather than give them up during financial struggles.  50,870 lbs of food were given away in 2008.

In 2009 we provided 26,424 pets with free food, making it easier for them to keep their pets instead of surrendering them to a shelter.  348,490 lbs of food were given away in 2009.   

Anyone wishing to help their neighbors can send a check (or donate online) to the Humane Society of Tampa Bay, 3607 N. Armenia Ave., Tampa, FL  33607 or drop off bags and cans of dog or cat food at our shelter.  Any size or brand of food is acceptable.  Kitten food, puppy food, cat litter, dog biscuits, and cat treats are also welcome.  Please click here for Humane Society of Tampa Bay hours of operation.

Donations are also accepted at the following locations:

Downtown Dogs, located at 1631 West Snow Circle is accepting Pet Food and Pet Supplies for the Humane Society of Tampa Bay the entire month of December.

St. Catherine's Church, located at 502 Druid Hills Rd in Temple Terrace accepts pet food and pet supplies all year long.

Bull Market at the MSC Plaza at USF.  With each donation you have a chance to win exciting raffle prizes!!  Click here to view the flyer.

Michael Murphy Gallery on Saturday, Dec. 5th from 6pm-9pm, located at 2701 S. MacDill Ave in Tampa - Join local artists such asTania Romero for live music, cocktails and hors d' oeuvres at this pet charity event.  RSVP to ecoregroup@live.com.  Click here for more information.

For more information, please call HSTB at (813) 876-7138.