DaisyCares Pet Food Program

DaisyCares Pet Food Program

Overview: A lifeline program that provides access to free pet food for dogs and cats for families experiencing economic challenges, ensuring pets continue to receive food and care they need.

Organization: DaisyCares, a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation

Geographic Scope: San Antonio and surrounding counties in Texas

Focus Areas:

Preventing pet surrender due to financial hardship

Ensuring dogs and cats receive essential food and care

Keeping pets in loving homes

Program Components:

Free pet food distribution through local partners

Quarterly direct distribution events hosted by DaisyCares

Partnership with San Antonio Food Bank (serves 800+ pantry agencies across the region)

Collaboration with pet food manufacturers and retail partners

Distribution Methods:

Access through San Antonio Food Bank regional food pantries

Direct quarterly distribution events

Partnership with local food pantry agencies

Eligibility:

Families struggling to feed beloved pets

Pet owners facing financial hardship

Owners of dogs and cats

Residents of San Antonio and surrounding counties

What They Don't Fund: N/A - this is a food assistance program, not a grant program

Contact Information:

Phone: 210.431.8520

Email: info@daisycares.org

Website: daisycares.com

Background: Created by DaisyCares to support the belief that no family should have to surrender a beloved pet due to financial hardship. The program works with the San Antonio Food Bank and collects thousands of pounds of pet food from corporate and community partners.