Due to the current COVID-19 pandemic, many pet owners are struggling to feed not only themselves, but also their pets. There are several pet food banks here in Palm Beach County, but many of them are running desperately low on resources and donations.
Items most needed: dry cat food (no open bags), dry dog food (no open bags), canned adult cat food and canned kitten food, canned adult dog food and cat litter.
Items can be ordered online and shipped directly to the food bank of your choice, or dropped off at their location. To donate or to receive help, reach out to one of the pet food banks below:
Peggy’s Pantry: 3200 N. Military Trail, West Palm Beach, FL 33409. Hours: Tuesday – Saturday, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. By appointment only for food assistance requests. For info., visit www.peggyadams.org/what-we-do/peggys-pantry.
Kibblez of Love: 8100 Belvedere Road, Suite 13, West Palm Beach, FL 33411. Hours: Thursdays, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. For info., visit www.kol-fl.org.
Barky Pines Animal Sanctuary, 6521 Carol Street, Loxahatchee, FL 33470. For info., visit www.barkypinesanimalrescue.com.
