Mayor Mamdani, New York City Council, the Mayor’s Office of Animal Welfare and the Department of Social Services Announce City-Funded Pantries to Start Offering Free Pet Food at 22 City Pantries to Keep Pets with the Families Who Love Them - NYC.gov

New York City is expanding efforts to support vulnerable families by launching city-funded pet food pantries at 22 locations across the city. The initiative, announced by Mayor Mamdani, the New York City Council, and relevant city agencies, aims to help residents keep their pets by providing free food through existing food pantry networks. The program reflects growing recognition of pets as part of family stability, particularly for low-income households struggling with pet care costs. Details on eligibility and distribution will be available through official city channels.

Mayor Mamdani, New York City Council, the Mayor’s Office of Animal Welfare and the Department of Social Services Announce City-Funded Pantries to Start Offering Free Pet Food at 22 City Pantries to Keep Pets with the Families Who Love Them  NYC.gov