Senior Pet Food Distribution
Who: Washoe County seniors age 60 and older
When: Third Tuesday of every month, 8:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m., or while supplies last
Where: Washoe County Senior Services, 1155 E. Ninth St., Reno, NV 89512
Cost: Free
Animal Services works with Washoe County Senior Services and community partners to provide free pet food for seniors throughout Washoe County. The program helps older adults continue caring for and remaining with their pets when the cost of pet food becomes a challenge.
How Pet Food Is Provided
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Monthly Pet Food Distribution
Seniors age 60 and older may receive pet food during the monthly in-person distribution at Washoe County Senior Services. Distribution is held on the third Tuesday of each month from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., or while supplies last.
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Meals on Wheels
Pet food is provided to the Washoe County Meals on Wheels program for delivery to participating homebound seniors who have pets.
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Cold Springs
Washoe County Senior Services staff receive pet food that can be distributed to seniors through the Cold Springs Family Resource Center.
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Sun Valley
Pet food is also provided to Senior Services staff for distribution to seniors at the Sun Valley Senior Center.
Supported by Our Community Partners
Most of the pet food distributed through these programs is generously donated by the SPCA of Northern Nevada. Additional food and supplies donated by Petco and members of our community also help support seniors and their pets.
Availability and types of pet food may vary based on current donations and supplies.
Related Resources
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Need more resources?
Our Pet Resource Guide includes information about veterinary financial assistance, low-cost spay and neuter programs, and other pet support services.
View the Resource Guide →