Eligibility Requirements for Pet Food Assistance
DUE TO THE OVERWHELMING NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS WE ARE RECEIVING FOR ASSISTANCE, WE ARE TEMPORARILY NOT ACCEPTING NEW APPLICATIONS IN ORDER TO BEST SERVE THOSE CURRENTLY IN THE PROGRAM. THANK YOU FOR YOUR UNDERSTANDING!You MUST be a resident of Bucks, Montgomery and Philadelphia Counties in Southeastern Pennsylvania, qualify as low-income (see chart below), and meet at least one of the following to qualify for pet food assistance.
- You are unemployed/underemployed
- You are receiving government assistance
- You are disabled and on a fixed income
- You are a senior citizen on a fixed income
- You are homeless
Applicant MUST provide:
- Proof of identification, (driver's license, or other photo identification with name and address)
- Recent proof of income for ALL ADULTS IN HOUSEHOLD, (check stub, tax return, W-2, 1099)
- Proof of qualifying benefits, (Medicaid, Unemployment, Food Stamps, SSI)
- Completed pet food assistance application
If we do not receive ALL required information, your application will not be considered.
Family Size |
Yearly Income |
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1 |
$14,540 | ||
2 |
$19,720 |
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3 |
$24,860 |
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4 |
$30,000 |
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5 |
$35,140 |
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6 |
$37,190 |
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7 |
$45,420 |
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8 |
$50,560 |
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Over 8, add per child |
+$5,140 |
If you meet the above eligibility requirements, please:
- Download an application for pet food assistance
- Fill out an online application for pet food assistance
Email the following to samshope.org@gmail.com, or snail mail to address at top of application.
- Completed application
- Proof of identification, (driver's license, or other photo identification with name and address)
- Recent proof of income for ALL ADULTS IN HOUSEHOLD, (check stub, tax return, W-2, 1099)
- Proof of qualifying benefits, (Medicaid, Unemployment, Food Stamps, SSI)
PLEASE NOTE:
- All pets must be spayed/neutered
- Assistance is limited to up to three pets per household
- You must be able to pick up pet food at our Warminster location, 18974, on the first Tuesday of the month at 10 AM.
- Distribution months are February, April, June, August, October and December
- If you live outside of Southeastern Pennsylvania, please visit our Pet Food Assistance Resources page to see what is available in your community