A New York-based program dedicated to keeping pets and families together, known as Pet Food Stamps (PFS), has gone nationwide. From the JAVMA News:

Once need and income are verified, pet owners receive free monthly home delivery of food supplies, based on the pets’ needs, from online pet food retailer Pet Food Direct for a six-month period.

As of March 11, the program had just over 100,000 applicants covering more than 200,000 pets in all 50 states.

The PFS program is made possible by donations.

Shelters and veterinarians trying to help low-income people avoid surrendering their pets can direct them to the organization’s online application, or they can apply by mail using information found here.