Eligibility Requirements for Pet Food Assistance
You MUST be a resident of Bucks, Montgomery and Philadelphia Counties in Southeastern Pennsylvania, qualify as low-income (see chart below), and meet at least one of the following to qualify for pet food assistance.
- You are unemployed/underemployed
- You are receiving government assistance
- You are disabled and on a fixed income
- You are a senior citizen on a fixed income
- You are homeless
Applicant MUST provide:
- Proof of identification, (driver's license, or other photo identification with name and address)
- Recent proof of income for ALL ADULTS IN HOUSEHOLD, (check stub, tax return, W-2, 1099)
- Proof of qualifying benefits, (Medicaid, Unemployment, Food Stamps, SSI)
- Completed pet food assistance application
If we do not receive ALL required information, your application will not be considered.
Family Size |
Yearly Income |
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1 |
$12,140 |
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2 |
$16,460 |
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3 |
$20,780 |
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4 |
$25,100 |
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5 |
$29,420 |
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6 |
$33,740 |
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7 |
$38,060 |
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8 |
$42,380 |
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Over 8, add per child |
+$4,160 |
If you meet the above eligibility requirements, please:
- Download an application for pet food assistance
- Fill out an online application for pet food assistance
Email the following to samshope.org@gmail.com, or snail mail to address at top of application.
- Completed application
- Proof of identification, (driver's license, or other photo identification with name and address)
- Recent proof of income for ALL ADULTS IN HOUSEHOLD, (check stub, tax return, W-2, 1099)
- Proof of qualifying benefits, (Medicaid, Unemployment, Food Stamps, SSI)
PLEASE NOTE:
- All pets must be spayed/neutered
- Assistance is limited to up to three pets per household
- You must be able to pick up pet food at our Warminster location, 18974, on the first Tuesday of the month at 10 AM.
- Distribution months are February, April, June, August, October and December
- If you live outside of Southeastern Pennsylvania, please visit our Pet Food Assistance Resources page to see what is available in your community