Free Pet Food Pantry 

FNACC Pet Food Pantry @ NACC

The Friends of the Norfolk Animal Care Center (aka 'FNACC') started the Pet Pantry in July 2011 that is physically located at the Norfolk Animal Care Center shelter and available to community members 7 days a week, no appointment or verification needed. Because we know that pets are a part of the family, we are dedicated to providing temporary assistance to pet owners facing hardship by helping to keep their pets in their home.  Pet owners facing hardship and financial challenges may have to make a hard choice between feeding their families or feeding their pet. Some owners faced with this difficult decision are forced to give up their animal companions. Our goal is to make it possible for pets to stay in a loving home together by providing the basic nutrition every pet needs.

Mobile Pet Food Pantry

Now with help from the Norfolk Animal Care Centers Waggin' Wheels mobile unit and the Norfolk Public Library, the Pet Pantry has gone mobile! On the second Saturday monthly, NACC's Waggin' Wheels will bring the mobile pet pantry into our Norfolk communities to a different Norfolk Public Library anchor branch to provide free dog & cat food. Please keep in mind that we strive to bring enough food for everyone that attends, however at times we may run out early. In that case, NACC staff will update the Norfolk Animal Care Centers Facebook & Instagram (@norfolkanimals) and leave location early.

2026 Mobile Pet Pantry Schedule

All stops are from noon to 2 p.m. or while supplies last!


Saturday, January 10
Jordan-Newby Anchor Branch Library
1425 Norchester Ave.

Saturday, February 14
Mary D. Pretlow Anchor Branch Library
111 W. Ocean View Ave.

Saturday, March 14
Park Place Multi-Services Center
606 W. 29th St.

Saturday, April 11
Jordan-Newby Anchor Branch Library
1425 Norchester Ave.

Saturday, May 9
Mary D. Pretlow Anchor Branch Library
111 W. Ocean View Ave.

Saturday, June 13
Park Place Multi-Services Center
606 W. 29th St.

Saturday, July 11
Jordan-Newby Anchor Branch Library
1425 Norchester Ave.

Saturday, August 8
Mary D. Pretlow Anchor Branch Library
111 W. Ocean View Ave.

Saturday, September 12
Park Place Multi-Services Center
606 W. 29th St.

Saturday, October 10
Jordan-Newby Anchor Branch Library
1425 Norchester Ave.

Saturday, November 14
Mary D. Pretlow Anchor Branch Library
111 W. Ocean View Ave.

Saturday, December 12
Park Place Multi-Services Center
606 W. 29th St.

Donations Needed

Want to support the Pet Pantry program? Consider purchasing a bag of food monthly to donate. Donations can be dropped off in person or shipped directly to the shelter! We take any brand, flavor, and size (it just needs to be unopened.) Additionally, there are also pet food items and pet food that can be purchased from our Amazon Wishlist that can be sent directly to our shelter. Thank you!