If you are having problems affording food for your pet, there is help available.
Itchmo Forums has a list of food banks and pantries for pet food covering the US and Canada.
There is also a list of low-cost and free sources for veterinary care.
Itchmo Forums List

Arrow Brand Dog Food recall-Aflatoxin-packed by Cargill December 13, 2011
Advanced Animal Nutrition recalls some products for aflatoxin. December 9, 2011
Cargill Animal Nutrition recalls River Run and Marksman Dry Dog Food for Aflatoxin December 6, 2011
Procter & Gamble Officially Recalls Only ONE Dog Food for Aflatoxin December 6, 2011
Some Iams Dry Dog & Cat Foods: Elevated Aflatoxin Levels November 25, 2011
Delmonte recalls some Milkbone dog treats September 28, 2011
Merrick Recalls Some Doggie Wishbone treats-Salmonella. FDA- August 8, 2011
Nestle Purina Recalls some Purina One Vibrant Maturity Cat Food-Salmonella July 29, 2011
Nestle-Purina recalls some dry cat food-salmonella June 27, 2011
Bravo! Pig Ears-Salmonella recall June 3, 2011
Primal Pet Food Feline Chicken & Salmon recall-Salmonella. May 28, 2011-FDA.
Diggers Natural Chews Pig Ears recall-Salmonella May 18, 2011
Primetime and KC Beefhide Pig Ears recall-Salmonella May 18, 2011
Evanger's receives another warning letter from FDA re: pet food May 18, 2011
Keys Pig Ears Recall-Salmonella May 3, 2011
Scott Pet Products recall-Pork Chomps, 8 in. Roll, 15 Count Bag, UPC Code 01595877038 FDA Enforcement Report April 20, 2011
Jones Natural Chews Recalls Pig Ears-Salmonella Possible FDA-March 8, 2011
Some varieties of Wellness canned cat food recalled-not enough thiamine. FDA Notice March 1, 2011

Previous Recalls are here.