Requirements for Assistance
To receive assistance, please provide the following:
Government-issued photo ID
Proof of income
Pet documentation (for each pet receiving assistance):
Proof of spay/neuter
Current rabies vaccination record (for dogs and cats)
If vaccinations are not up to date, time may be provided to get your pet current.Current dog license (dogs only)
Not yet spayed or neutered?
Please ask about our voucher program.
The Animal Food Bank requires families to comply with local ordinances on number of pets in one household. For many communities in the Lehigh Valley, that limit is six. We do not support breeders or breeding of any kind.
Distribution Days
If you are a new client, you must bring photo copies of the requirements listed above.
IMPORTANT NEWS
Our new location at 417 N 14th St Allentown Pa 18102 is undergoing EMERGENCY construction.
Due to these unforeseen circumstances, we will be holding only ONE pet food distribution in May at our OLD location for the time being, at: 860 Broad St., Suite 115, Emmaus, PA 18049.
Saturday, May 16: 10 am - 2 pm
Helpful Tips and Reminders:
Bring Your ID: Please always bring your client ID card to help us serve you faster.
Replacement Policy: If your card is lost or forgotten, you will be required to complete a new application.
CARRYING YOUR ITEMS
Please bring tote bags, carts, or similar items to carry your food.
Note: Wagons will not be permitted for use at the new location.
ARRIVAL TIMES
No Early Arrivals: Out of respect for our volunteers, please do not arrive in line before 9:30 AM.
Our team needs this time to set up so we can serve you better.
PARKING INFORMATION
Parking is available on the opposite side of the building.
Limited parking is available directly in front of the building.
Additional parking is available on the street.
Location
We typically hold distribution two days each month. We do not have distributions at any other location or time. The amount of distribution and type of food depends on the amount of food we have available. Please see recipient requirements above.
Beginning April 2026, our Emmaus location will be closed and we will be distributing pet food out of our NEW location at: 417 N 14th St Allentown Pa 18102.
417 N 14th St., Allentown, PA 18102
610-421-8014
