HSSC Pet food bank
The Humane Society of Sarasota County, a non-profit animal welfare agency that shelters nearly 4,000 abandoned pets each year, recently created a food bank to help area residents who can no longer afford to feed their pets. The food purchase was funded by HSSC board members, who donated about $2,500.
Nearly one ton of food was purchased. During its initial distribution, HSSC provided 54 families with food. The families, who came from throughout the Sarasota/Manatee county area, owned a combined total of 196 pets - 95 dogs and 101 cats.
HSSC also provided pet food to Wellspring International Church, which distributes food to between 50 and 100 families each week.
HSSC also provided pet food to Wellspring International Church, which distributes food to between 50 and 100 families each week.
Business and individuals are being asked to donate food to continue the program. The goal of
the food bank is to help families in financial crisis keep their pets, rather than surrendering them to a shelter and losing the unconditional love and companionship that is so essential, especially in difficult times.
the food bank is to help families in financial crisis keep their pets, rather than surrendering them to a shelter and losing the unconditional love and companionship that is so essential, especially in difficult times.
Above, HSSC board members Jodie Smith, Susan Rothfuss and Jan Oppenheimer unpack some of the food.
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