by Ventura Breeze Staff
The Humane Society of Ventura County (HSVC) is working hard to keep pets out of shelters and in the homes where they belong. One of the most impactful ways they support pet owners is through a variety of free pet food programs available throughout Ventura County.
HSVC encourages the community to support this vital work by donating to its pet food initiatives today.
Pet Food Bank in Ojai
The HSVC Pet Food Bank, located at 402 Bryant St. in Ojai, provides free dry and wet dog and cat food. Pet owners can stop by any time Monday through Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
In addition, HSVC operates Pantry 4 Paws, a countywide distribution program with multiple pet food banks across Ventura County. The program is designed to serve underserved and unhoused community members.
You can support Pantry 4 Paws by donating unopened bags of dry dog or cat food at the Ojai shelter. Contributions can also be made through the HSVC Amazon Wishlist or Chewy.com Wishlist.
Welfare agencies, nonprofits, or businesses that serve unhoused individuals and are interested in hosting a free Pantry 4 Paws installation should contact:
Steve McCurry, Community Outreach Coordinator
SteveM@hsvc.org
805-910-6240
DoorDash Pet Food Delivery
HSVC has partnered with DoorDash, Interface Children & Family Services 211, and the United Way to deliver free pet food to underserved communities across Ventura County.
Eligible pet owners can receive free dog or cat food delivered via DoorDash if they live within a 10-mile radius of an HSVC host location.
To enroll in this service, call 844-984-0946.
Note: You must live within the service radius to qualify.
As a private nonprofit, HSVC receives no government funding and is not affiliated with any national animal welfare organizations.
To learn more or support HSVC’s free pet food programs, visit hsvc.org/food
