Availability of dog food at food pantries assists low-income families, seniors, veterans, the unhoused and anyone finding it difficult to supply food for their pets.

Many people will feed their pets before they feed themselves. Donated food helps to stretch tight budgets to keep food on the table for dog owners and promotes proper nutrition for both dogs and their owners.

The extra assistance prevents owners from having to surrender their dogs to shelters or worse, abandonment or neglect. The program helps keep the family pet and pet companions at home.