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Hundreds of people flocked to a South Bronx park Tuesday to pick up food for their families — pets included.

Jonathan Vicente hauled a large sack of kibble for his 3-year-old bully mix, Maria, who walked alongside him at Bill Rainey Park to one of the dozens of mobile food pantries across the city where New Yorkers can pick up pet essentials at no cost.

“She eats a lot, but I try to give her whatever I can,” said the 43-year-old, who lives alone with his dog. “It’s hard, paying all the stuff. But I try to do my best.”

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