Pet Food Bank
  Second Harvest

As the economy continues to decline, more and more families have to give up their pets because they are struggling to feed them. CMPD Animal Care and Control and Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina are partnering together to assist income eligible families with food for their dogs and cats to help keep pets with their families.

So far the Food Bank Program has collected 78,427 pounds of pet food!  We have also raised just over $13,000 in monetary donations.  This money will be used to purchase food in the event that donations slow down or we are in need of a certain type of food such as kitten or puppy. Thank you for all your support.

HOW YOU CAN HELP:

  • Make a monetary donation to Animal Care and Control – Attention: Pet Food Bank Donation – 8315 Byrum Drive, Charlotte, NC 28217.
  • Drop off donations of pet food to 8315 Byrum Drive or to Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina, 500-B Spratt Street, Charlotte, NC 28206.
  • Host a pet food drive
    • To pick up a collection barrel and poster contact Toni Morris with Second Harvest at 704-375-9639 ext 24.
    • Download a printable Pet Food Drive flyer to let people know about your event.
    • Return the donations you receive to the Animal Care and Control shelter at 8315 Byrum Drive, Charlotte, NC 28217. 
    • Send us pictures of your event! Email them to Melissa Knicely. Be sure to include your name and organization information.

All types of pet foods are needed. Dog, cat, puppy, and kitten. Dry and canned foods are needed. We will be distributing this food back to the public, so we can not accept opened food containers. We prefer 10 pound bags or less as they are easier to store and distribute.

NEED ASSISTANCE?
Pet food boxes may be picked up beginning March 30, 2009, at the following pantry locations:
**PROOF OF NEED WILL BE REQUIRED**

Community Outreach
1800 Brewton Drive 
704-333-4280
Hours: 9:30am-1:45pm
Mon., Thurs., Fri.
Contact: Gwen or Blease Turner

Abundant Life
512 W. 32nd Street
704-375-0568
Hours: 10:00am-2:00pm
Thurs., Fri.
Contact: Veronica Alexander

 

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CDC Harbor Baptist Church
5801 Old Concord Rd.
704-596-2992
Hours: 10:00am-12:00pm
1:00pm-3:00pm
Tues., Wed., Thurs., Fri.
Contact: Heath Spivey

CUP
1201 E. 36th Street
704-331-4806
Hours: 9:30am-2:00pm
Mon., Wed.