YOU can ensure no family has to choose between feeding themselves and feeding their pets.
Every month, Joybound distributes more than 12,000 lbs. of free pet food to the community. YOU can ensure no family has to choose between feeding themselves and feeding their pets.
How Many Pounds Of Pet Food Can You Give?
Remember, all gifts are DOUBLED until Giving Tuesday on Dec. 2, allowing your support to go twice as far.
How FoodShare Impacts Contra Costa County
We believe the best home for a pet is the one they are already in, with familiar surroundings and a family who loves them. That’s the mantra behind Joybound’s extensive programming to provide assistance to pet guardians in need. For those facing the heartbreaking possibility of surrendering their best friend due to financial uncertainty, Community Solutions is able to help — thanks to donors like you.
pounds of free pet food was distributed by Joybound last year
Individuals receive SNAP / CalFresh benefits in Contra Costa County
Source: Contra Costa County Employment & Human Services
In addition to individual pet guardians, Joybound’s FoodShare program provides free pet food to crisis and humanitarian organizations across Contra Costa County, connecting their clients with the necessary resources to let them keep their pets happy, healthy, and safe.
This proactive approach allows us to keep countless pets out of already-crowded municipal shelters, allowing existing shelter resources to go further.
Donate to Refill Our Food Pantry
Pets are family — they provide emotional support, comfort, and connection. Ensuring these families can continue to care for their pets preserves both compassion and stability in our community. Every dollar donated provides a pound of pet food, helping families stay together and pets stay nourished, healthy, and at home.
Until #GivingTuesday on December 2, all donations are matched up to $50,000 to maximize the impact of your generosity.
Need Help During This Time of Crisis?
Community Solutions is Here for You
If you need help keeping your pets fed, please contact our Community Solutions team via our online portal or by calling (925) 256-1273 ext. 450. Whether you’re impacted by the government shutdown or facing a different crisis entirely, we can make sure your furry friends don’t go hungry! In addition to pet food, Community Solutions can help you with:
Please note: Proof of Contra Costa County, California residency is required (CA state-issued ID, utility bill, etc).
Upcoming Community Solutions Events
Here is a look at our upcoming schedule of free pet vaccination (& microchip) clinics, free pet food pantry distribution days, and other events dedicated to keeping pets with the families who love them.
