Going to a Blue Cross pet food bank
We supply over 500 food banks across the country
Please note
This time of year is an extremely busy time for our Pet Food Banks. Our emergency packages for dogs and cats will have a maximum of two packets of dry food and two tins/pouches of wet food. This is to ensure that we can help as many pets and people as possible during the festive period.
Are you struggling with buying food for your pet? Hard times can happen to anyone. That’s why Blue Cross collects pet food and gives it to partner food banks as well as our own pet food banks. You can find pet food freely available at over 500 pick-up points across the UK.
It’s simple. Walk into one of our pet food banks and gather nourishing food for your dog, cat or small pet. You’re more than welcome and you won’t be judged. Blue Cross believes that nobody should have to choose between feeding themselves and feeding their pet.
Find a pet food bank near you
Blue Cross pet food banks
You can find items like cat litter and dog leads as well as pet food at our pet food banks. Five of our Blue Cross sites have pet food banks:
- Manchester rehoming centre
- Sheffield rehoming centre
- Exeter rehoming centre
- Newport rehoming centre
- Bicester shop
Partner food banks
Our 527 partner food banks are well-stocked with pet food.
With all the costs going up the pet food bank is a brilliant help. I don’t know what I’d do without the help
Who can use our pet food banks
Blue Cross pet food banks
Anyone can use Blue Cross pet food banks. You won’t need to show any documents.
Partner food banks
You might need either a voucher or proof of need issued by a local authority or Citizens Advice. Then again, you might not. Each partner food bank has its own system.
What Blue Cross pet food banks offer
Food for all kinds of pets
- Dog food – wet food, dry food
- Cat food – tins, pouches, various brands
- Rabbit food – hay, tasty mixes
We try to stock food for small pets such as chinchillas, degus, ferrets, gerbils, guinea pigs, hamsters and rats. Because we rely on donations, we can’t guarantee we’ll always have stock for all pets.
Other items, if in stock
- Cat litter
- Pet shampoo
- Small toys
- Blankets
- Bedding
Please call your local Blue Cross pet food bank before you visit to check what’s in stock. Our partner food banks will probably have a more limited range of items. Please visit their websites for updates.
How to make the most of our pet food banks
Does your pet have special dietary needs? Is it okay to feed your pet table scraps? Find the answers to these questions and more.
Unwanted pet food?
We welcome donations of food or money to our pet food banks. Help us keep pets with their loving families.
Cost of living
We're here to help you and your pet if you're not sure where to turn.
Cost of living
We're here to help you and your pet if you're not sure where to turn.
