DaisyCares and the San Antonio Food Bank are partnering to create the DaisyCares Pet Food Program – a program designed to provide struggling families and individuals with pet food assistance for their pets. A recent New York Times article states that “animal shelters have reported a steep rise in the number of cats and dogs being surrendered as owners face unemployment, home foreclosures, evictions and other financial hardships.” As more families struggle with difficult choice like paying the rent or buying food, some have to choose between keeping their pet and putting food on the table.

The DaisyCares Pet Food Program will provide pet food to families through our established network of partner agencies already providing emergency food assistance to families and individuals in need. The San Antonio Food Bank will work with local retail stores and with pet food manufactures to obtain donations of pet food and products for distribution.

Pets provide comfort to families and individuals, and families struggling financially more than likely will also need food for their pets.

Become a Partner

Become a Partner To become a partner agency and be part of the DaisyCares Pet Food Program, send an email to Megan DeMers at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or phone her at 210.431.8462.

Make a Donation

To make a donation to the DaisyCares Pet Food Program, send an email to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or phone her at 210.431.8313.

Host a Pet Food Drive

To host a pet food drive for the DaisyCares Pet Food Program, send an email to Sheila Garcia This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  or phone her at 210.431.8310.

Do you need Pet Food Assistance?

For information on food assistance and pet food assistance, please contact our Social Services Outreach team at 210.431-8326.

Forms

• Guidelines (PDF)
• Daisy Cares Program Packet