Food pantries in New York City are expanding their services to include pet food, ensuring that pets of families relying on food assistance won’t go without meals. The initiative aims to address the often-overlooked needs of companion animals in households facing food insecurity. With 22 participating locations, the program highlights the growing recognition of pets as part of the family in emergency support systems. Details on how the program operates and its impact on struggling pet owners are available in the full report.


22 food pantries across NYC are making sure our furry family members never go hungry  CBS News