Free and Low-Cost Bay Area Pet Resources This Week: November 12 Through November 18, 2026

If you need pet food or affordable veterinary services in the Bay Area, several community resources are scheduled between Thursday, November 12, and Wednesday, November 18. This guide includes three pet food distributions, a food pantry that requires advance registration, and a low-cost mobile veterinary clinic in Berkeley, plus a look ahead at two free events later in the month. These services are run by outside organizations, not Mission Cats Foundation.

Schedules, supplies, and registration availability can change. Check the linked provider page or contact the organization before traveling, especially if your plans depend on a particular service or time.

Pet food distributions and pantry support

AniMeals in Pittsburg: Thursday, November 12

Contra Costa Humane Society’s AniMeals program provides supplemental pet food to low-income families and seniors in Contra Costa County, so pet owners can keep their pets even when money is tight. Its Pittsburg distribution is scheduled for Thursday, November 12, from 2 to 3 p.m., at 655 California Avenue, Pittsburg. Find the distribution in the parking lot at Solomon Temple. The event page includes a “Register for event” option, so check the event page or contact the provider for registration instructions and any distribution limits before setting out. 1[2]

For current details, contact Contra Costa Humane Society at (925) 279-2247 or info@cchumane.org. [3]

AniMeals in Martinez: Friday, November 13

Contra Costa Humane Society’s AniMeals program provides supplemental pet food to pet owners in need in Contra Costa County. Its Martinez distribution is scheduled for Friday, November 13, from noon to 1 p.m., at 1301 Alhambra Avenue, Martinez, California 94553. The event page says to look for the distribution in the Boys and Girls Club parking lot. The listing includes a “Register for event” option, so check the event page or contact the provider for registration instructions and any distribution limits before setting out. [1][2]

The event page does not state a fee. [3]

Full Belly Bus Food 4 Paws in San Francisco: Friday, November 13

Full Belly Bus lists its Food 4 Paws distribution at Homeless Youth Alliance, 558 Clayton Street, San Francisco, on the second Friday of each month, from 5:30 to 6 p.m. For this week, that falls on Friday, November 13. The program provides free dog and cat food for pet guardians in need, with a focus on people experiencing homelessness or unstable housing. No reservation or appointment is needed, and pets do not need to be present. The provider does not list a documentation requirement on its program page. [4]

For questions, call Full Belly Bus at (415) 635-1007 or email paula@fullbellybus.org. [5] The distribution is held at the listed site, not at the Full Belly Bus mailing address.

East Bay SPCA Pet Food Pantry in Oakland: Tuesday, November 17

East Bay SPCA’s next Pet Food Pantry distribution is scheduled for Tuesday, November 17, from noon to 2 p.m., at 8323 Baldwin Street, Oakland. Registration is required. The provider says registration opened November 9 and closes November 13, or earlier if the session fills. Check the registration page promptly to see whether spots remain. The provider says successful registration secures food for distribution day. [6]

The listed quantities are approximately five pounds of dry food per cat, 10 pounds per dog weighing less than 30 pounds, or 15 pounds per dog weighing more than 30 pounds. Canned food is distributed when available. The pantry page does not specify a fee or fully state eligibility requirements. Review the registration form for current conditions; for help finding a community partner or clarifying eligibility, email HumaneAdvocate@eastbayspca.org. [6]

Low-cost walk-in veterinary services in Berkeley

Vets in Vans is scheduled at Berkeley Humane’s Behavior and Training Facility, 936 Carleton Street, Berkeley, on Thursday, November 12, and Monday, November 16. Berkeley Humane confirms the location and its twice-weekly arrangement, while the Vets in Vans calendar lists the dates. [7][8]

Vets in Vans accepts walk-ins for vaccines and other technical services in Berkeley from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., with a lunch break from noon to 1 p.m. Appointments receive priority, so expect a possible wait. The provider lists vaccines at $25 for rabies, FVRCP, and DAPP; $30 for Bordetella; $35 for leptospirosis; and $40 for FeLV. Its general pricing page also lists a $45 exam fee. Ask the clinic whether an exam fee applies to the service your pet needs and confirm the total cost before care. [9][10]

For appointments or questions, email info@vetsinvans.org or leave a voicemail at (415) 439-0169. The provider says email is the quickest way to reach its team. [11] This walk-in information is for vaccines and technical services. Surgical services require appointments. For urgent concerns, contact a licensed veterinary provider directly. Vets in Vans describes its urgent care as intended for non-life-threatening conditions. [12]

Before you go

A few checks can help make a resource visit easier:

• Confirm the details on the provider’s own page. Verify the date, hours, address, registration status, and any updates before traveling.
• Ask about requirements and limits. If eligibility, supplies, or fees are not clearly stated, contact the provider. Do not assume a listing guarantees food or a particular service.
• Plan for clinic waits. Walk-in availability does not guarantee immediate service. If your pet’s condition may be an emergency, contact a veterinary provider directly rather than waiting for a pantry or routine clinic visit.
• Choose the closest workable option. A resource’s service area and your travel needs matter. Call or email ahead if you are uncertain whether a site can serve your household.

Later in November: two free clinics to plan for

Oakland Animal Services holds a free community outreach clinic on Thursday, November 19, from 2 to 4 p.m., at Josie de la Cruz Park, 1637 Fruitvale Avenue, Oakland. The clinic has a limited capacity of about 100 animals, and all dogs and cats are seen on a first come, first served basis, so prepare for long waits. Contact Oakland Animal Services at (510) 535-5602 with questions. [13]

The San Francisco SPCA’s free Mobile Vaccine Clinic runs Saturday, November 21, from 9 a.m. to noon at the Hunters Point MVC, City of Dreams Community Center, 1030 Oakdale Avenue, San Francisco. The clinics provide no-cost preventative veterinary services for pets in San Francisco neighborhoods facing the greatest barriers to care, with a focus on dogs, and priority for puppies under one year, dogs who have never received vaccines, and dogs at highest risk for preventable diseases such as parvovirus. Limited appointments are booked online, and booking opens the Wednesday before the clinic, on November 18, through the provider’s booking link. [14]

Mission Cats Foundation is separate from the organizations listed above. If you are seeking information about MCF programs, Contact MCF for current program information. Assistance depends on eligibility, resources, program requirements, and participating provider approval, and assistance is not guaranteed. Contact Mission Cats Foundation. [15]

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Sources

1. Contra Costa Humane Society, “AniMeals Pittsburg.” Event date: November 12, 2026. No publication date listed. https://cchumane.org/event/animeals-pittsburg-111226/. Accessed November 10, 2026.
2. Contra Costa Humane Society, “AniMeals Program.” No publication date listed. https://cchumane.org/programs/animeals-2/. Accessed November 10, 2026.
3. Contra Costa Humane Society, “AniMeals Martinez.” Event date: November 13, 2026. No publication date listed. https://cchumane.org/event/animeals-martinez-111326/. Accessed November 10, 2026.
4. Full Belly Bus, “Free Food 4 Paws.” No publication date listed. https://fullbellybus.org/free-food-4-paws. Accessed November 10, 2026.
5. Full Belly Bus, “Contact Us.” No publication date listed. https://fullbellybus.org/contact-us. Accessed November 10, 2026.
6. East Bay SPCA, “Pet Food Pantry.” No publication date listed. https://eastbayspca.org/resources/pet-food-pantry. Accessed November 10, 2026.
7. Berkeley Humane, “Expanding Access to Veterinary Care in Berkeley.” April 1, 2026. https://berkeleyhumane.org/expanding-access-to-veterinary-care-in-berkeley/. Accessed November 10, 2026.
8. Vets in Vans, “Schedule.” No publication date listed. https://www.vetsinvans.org/schedule. Accessed November 10, 2026.
9. Vets in Vans, “Vaccines.” No publication date listed. https://www.vetsinvans.org/vaccines. Accessed November 10, 2026.
10. Vets in Vans, “Pricing.” No publication date listed. https://www.vetsinvans.org/pricing. Accessed November 10, 2026.
11. Vets in Vans, “Contact Us.” No publication date listed. https://www.vetsinvans.org/contact. Accessed November 10, 2026.
12. Vets in Vans, “Urgent Care.” No publication date listed. https://www.vetsinvans.org/urgentcare. Accessed November 10, 2026.
13. Oakland Animal Services, “Community Clinic: Josie de la Cruz Park.” Event date: November 19, 2026. No publication date listed. https://www.oaklandanimalservices.org/event/community-clinic-josie-de-la-cruz-park-2/. Accessed November 10, 2026.
14. San Francisco SPCA, “SF SPCA Mobile Vaccine Clinic – Hunters Point.” Event date: November 21, 2026. No publication date listed. https://www.sfspca.org/event/sf-spca-mobile-vaccine-clinics-3/. Accessed November 10, 2026.
15. Mission Cats Foundation, “Contact Us.” No publication date listed. https://www.missioncatsfoundation.org/contact-us/. Accessed November 10, 2026.

Disclaimer: This article is provided for general informational and educational purposes only. It does not constitute veterinary, medical, legal, financial, tax, housing, social-service, emergency, or other professional advice. Programs, resources, eligibility requirements, costs, dates, and availability may change. Readers should verify current information directly with the relevant provider and consult a licensed veterinarian or other qualified professional before acting. References to Mission Cats Foundation, outside organizations, services, or resources do not imply a guarantee of assistance, funding, availability, endorsement, partnership, or outcome.