Pet food pantries, helping families and pets stay together

Pet food pantries, helping families and pets stay together Several shelters, rescues and non-profits are working to aid keep families along with their pets together during difficult economic times by hosting or collecting donations for pet food pantries. The first 10 people with completed applications and other documents will be ready to get assistance. The pantry will be open again on March 24. A member of the household must pick-up the food for the property. until noon at the Central Bark Doggy Daycare at 256 Commerce in Grayslake. You must show proof of low income, pet ownership and have a valid I. All of these pet food pantries are able to operate thanks to the donations of food, cat litter and other pet items. "We get calls at all times from people who say they need to give up their pet because they can't afford the pet anymore," says Sandy Wisniewski, founder of Animal Education and Rescue. " For the pet food pantries listed here, food and supplies for the pantry are donated and families then apply to receive assistance. to distribute dog and cat food to low-income families. to 2 p. Patrick's Pantry will be at Chicago Party Animals from 11 a. and 6:30 p. daily at Central Bark. Food pantry distributions In the Northwest suburbs, Young at Heart Pet Rescue also collects pet food and supplies through its Nina's Pet Food Pantry . at their storage unit at Eagle Storage at 555 Rodgers St in Downers Grove. Francis de Sales in Lake Zurich and Palatine Township's Food Pantry. Check other food pantries in your area as well to see if there may be distribution for pet food when available. and 6 p. at the shelter headquarters at 1212 West Carmen and from noon until 4 p. Donations are accepted at both Tree House locations. Saturday distributions This is the second distribution of the week at the Lake County Pet Food Pantry between 9 a. and noon. Pet food is distributed to those in need at St. And, PAWS Chicago also has a food bank available. Her group opened the Lake County Pet Food Pantry at the end of last year. The Wet Nose Pet Food Pantry distributes on alternating Saturdays (check Facebook page). Wednesday distributions The Lake County Pet Food Pantry distributes food between 9 a. Learn more online . Must show proof of low income, pet ownership and have a valid ID. Pet food pantries, helping families and pets stay together Trade News selected by Local Linkup on 07/03/2012