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Pet Food Pantries and Assistance Programs

Pet Food Pantries and Assistance Programs in the US

Paying it forward in Syracuse

It is estimated by rescue groups that 10 million pets will be abandoned this year in the US.

Iowa: Pet Food Banks, Pet Food Pantries, Pet Care

Iowa: Pet Food Banks, Pet Food Pantries, Pet Care

Pet Food PantriesPet Food Pantries and Spay/Neuter Assistance for the US

Pet Food Pantries and Spay/Neuter Assistance for the US

New Pet Food Bank in Wilmington, Delaware

I always get excited when I read about another community pet food bank opening. This time it’s in Wilmington, Delaware.

Manassas, VA Opens New Pet Food Pantry

Families in our community who fall on hard times should not be concerned that they need to give up a beloved pet because they cannot afford food. The pantry keeps families together and numbers down at the local shelters.

State College, PA Pet Food Pantry Open for Business

In less than a year Bierly and Caitlin Rivers have the Pet Pantry of Centre County up and running. In three weeks the two have distributed more than 700 pounds of donated dog and cat food. They believe the family pet cannot be forgotten in an economic downturn.

Daffy’s Soup Kitchen Still Needs Your Help

Daffy’s Soup Kitchen has recently learned that, due to the current economic crunch, their warehouse sponsor can no longer afford to help cover their lease expense and they will be faced with the possibility of closing the warehouse by September 1st if other sponsors don’t step forward to assist.

Long Island Cares Food Bank to Distribute Pet Food

Aiming to stop hunger among pets as well as people, the Long Island Cares food bank Wednesday will begin distributing pet food to those in need. The Hauppauge-based food bank, which supplies hundreds of Long Island food pantries, has teamed up with the Animal Relief Fund in Manhattan to provide dog and cat food to needy families with pets.

Humane Society of Indianapolis starts Pet Food Pantry

The Humane Society of Indianapolis has decided to try to stop these animals from ever having to leave their homes. They have started a new pet pantry to aid people that are having financial difficulties.