THE NEED THE NEED FOR PET FOOD ACROSS MONTEREY COUNTY IS GROWING .. AND THE SPCA SAYS THEIR SHELVES ARE RUNNING LOW .. THE SPCA MONTEREY COUNTY PROVIDES FOOD FOR ABOUT 800 PETS EACH WEEK AT ITS FREE PET FOOD DISTRIBUTION ON SATURDAYS .. AND THIS YEAR THEY’VE GIVEN OUT MORE THAN 150-THOUSAND POUNDS OF FREE PET FOOD .. SPENDING MORE THAN 100-THOUSAND DOLLARS OF DONATED MONEY .. THIS STACK OF FOOD YOU’RE SEEING IS ACTUALLY CONSIDERED LOW AND WON’T LAST A FULL DISTRIBUTION .. THEY SERVE ALL OF MONTEREY COUNTY AND SAY THE NEED KEEPS GROWING .. THEY DEPEND ON DONORS TO KEEP THEIR FOOD BANK FULL RIGHT NOW — HOWEVER — THE SPCA SAYS THEY’RE SEEING A DROP IN DONATIONS. THEY’RE HOPING DONORS CAN HELP THEM SUPPORT FAMILIES STRUGGLING WITH KEEPING UP WITH EXPENSES.
SPCA Monterey County struggles with low pet food supplies amid rising demand
SPCA Monterey County is experiencing increased demand for pet food, having distributed over 150,000 pounds this year, but its supplies are running low.
Updated: 10:02 AM PST Dec 5, 2025
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SPCA Monterey County is experiencing a surge in demand for pet food, providing for about 800 pets each week at its free pet food distribution events on Saturdays, but its supplies are running low.This year, the organization has distributed more than 150,000 pounds of free pet food, spending over $100,000 of donated funds.Despite these efforts, the current stock of food is considered low and may not last through a full distribution. The SPCA offers food for a variety of animals, including cats, dogs, horses, bunnies and even fish, serving the entire Monterey County. The organization relies heavily on donors to keep its food bank stocked, especially as the need continues to rise.The pet food bank has been in operation for over 20 years, and with the rising costs of food and gas, many families are struggling to make ends meet during the holiday season. The SPCA is committed to helping people keep their pets during these challenging times.”If we can take a little bit of that burden off of folks to not worry about their pets, know that their pets will be OK, that lets them focus on themselves and their families and keep that pet snuggled with them,” said Beth Brookhauser, vice president of marketing and communications at SPCA Monterey County. “They love their pets, and we want to keep that bond and keep them together, especially during the holiday season when a pet’s love and companionship is needed so much.”To support the SPCA, individuals can purchase food at local pet stores and drop it off, have it delivered, or donate online through its Amazon, Walmart and Chewy wish lists.Click here to donate on its website.
SPCA Monterey County is experiencing a surge in demand for pet food, providing for about 800 pets each week at its free pet food distribution events on Saturdays, but its supplies are running low.
This year, the organization has distributed more than 150,000 pounds of free pet food, spending over $100,000 of donated funds.
Despite these efforts, the current stock of food is considered low and may not last through a full distribution.
The SPCA offers food for a variety of animals, including cats, dogs, horses, bunnies and even fish, serving the entire Monterey County.
The organization relies heavily on donors to keep its food bank stocked, especially as the need continues to rise.
The pet food bank has been in operation for over 20 years, and with the rising costs of food and gas, many families are struggling to make ends meet during the holiday season.
The SPCA is committed to helping people keep their pets during these challenging times.
“If we can take a little bit of that burden off of folks to not worry about their pets, know that their pets will be OK, that lets them focus on themselves and their families and keep that pet snuggled with them,” said Beth Brookhauser, vice president of marketing and communications at SPCA Monterey County. “They love their pets, and we want to keep that bond and keep them together, especially during the holiday season when a pet’s love and companionship is needed so much.”
To support the SPCA, individuals can purchase food at local pet stores and drop it off, have it delivered, or donate online through its Amazon, Walmart and Chewy wish lists.
Click here to donate on its website.
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