Through our FoodShare pantry, Joybound supplies pet food to qualifying pet guardians in Contra Costa County. Thanks to Purina and individual donors, FoodShare helps keep pets fed and with their families where they belong.
- FoodShare pickups are done first-come, first-served.
- Participants must be Contra Costa County residents.
- Participants must be at least 18 years of age.
- Special pet food requests and prescription food cannot be provided.
- Wet/canned food cannot be guaranteed, but can be offered based on availability.
- Joybound People & Pets reserves the right to refuse service to anyone.
If you have any questions about Joybound’s FoodShare pantry, please contact our Community Solutions team.
Thank you to our FoodShare sponsor, Purina, who donates thousands of pounds of pet food every year.
Upcoming Dates
Other Pet Food Resources
The following organizations offer low-cost and/or free pet food. The requirements for assistance vary, so please review the requirements for each individually. These businesses/programs were compiled as a courtesy and are neither endorsed, nor guaranteed, by Joybound People & Pets.
- Provides free pet food to pet guardians at monthly pantry events.
- Locations vary.
Antioch Animal Services • (925) 779-6989
- Provides free pet food to qualified pet guardians.
- Located in Antioch, CA.
Berkeley Humane Pet Food Pantry • (510) 845-7735
- Provides free pet food to qualified pet guardians.
- Located in Berkeley, CA.
C.O.R.E. by Contra Costa Health Services
- Provides a variety of resources for people (including pet guardians) without housing.
East Bay SPCA Pet Food Pantry • (510) 563-4627
- Provides free pet food to qualified pet guardians.
- Services for Alameda County residents only.
- Located in Oakland, CA.
- Provides free pet food to qualified pet guardians.
- Located in San Francisco, CA.
Furry Friends Free Food Pantry • (925) 481-2294
- Provides free pet food to qualified pet guardians.
- Located in Antioch, CA.
House Rabbit Society Food Pantry
- Provides free rabbit food to qualified pet guardians.
- Located in Richmond, CA.
Monument Crisis Center • (925) 825-7751
- Provides a variety of resources for at-risk and low income people.
- Located in Concord, CA.
Ohlone Humane Society Pet Meals-on-Wheels
- Provides free pet food to qualified pet guardians.
- Located in Fremont, CA.
- Provides free pet food to qualified pet guardians.
- Located in Sonoma, CA.
Veterinary Street Outreach San Francisco
- Provides a variety of resources for pet guardians without housing.
- Located in San Francisco, CA.
More Resources for Pet Guardians
Pet Vaccinations
We offer free, monthly pet vaccination clinics, held at locations across Contra Costa County!
Pet Food
Nobody should have to choose between feeding their pet and feeding themselves.
Spay/Neuter Services
Our team safely sterilizes thousands of dogs and cats each year using the highest standards of care.
Pet Safety Net
We’re here to help keep pets out of municipal shelters, and with the family who loves them.
Community Veterinary Care
Need low-cost medical care for your dog or cat? Community Veterinary Care (CVC) may be able to help!
Rehoming Resources
Rehoming your pet yourself is usually a better option than bringing them to a shelter.
Community Cats
Trap-Neuter-Return is the only long-term strategy for humanely controlling the free-roaming cat population.
Financial Assistance
Here is a collection of resources (including Joybound’s) that can help assist with low-cost veterinary care.
Pet Loss & Grief Support
Pets are family — and losing a member of your family can be a painful and traumatic experience.
