PetSmart Charities Announces $10 Million Commitment to Combat Pet Food Insecurity
Even before the Covid-19 pandemic nearly one in four households across the United States were facing food insecurity, and according to Feeding America, in 2020, more than 50 million in America may have faced hunger because of the pandemic. Despite the national attention to food insecurity, pet food insecurity is another crisis that looms beneath the surface.
To help address this crisis, PetSmart Charities, the foremost funder in animal welfare has committed $10 million to combating pet food insecurity, beginning in 2021, with an ongoing partnership with Feeding America. Pet food donated by PetSmart Charities throughout 2021 will help enable the Feeding America network of food distribution partners across the country and will help directly impact the quality of life for pets currently in homes affected by financial hardship.
“Food insecurity is at an all-time high for families due to the Covid-19 pandemic, and historically we’ve seen many stories about pet parents in need who sacrifice to feed their pets before they feed themselves,” said Aimee Gilbreath, President at PetSmart Charities. “We are proud to make this commitment to provide much-needed pet food to families across the US, ultimately helping keep pets and people together during this challenging time.”
PetSmart Charities has also kicked off its donation drive in PetSmart stores and online to encourage customer donations to help combat food insecurity and other needs to further the goal of keeping people and pets together.
“PetSmart Charities’ contribution is an invaluable resource for families and their pets facing hunger,” said Blake Thompson, Chief Supply Chain Officer at Feeding America. “We’re grateful for their generous support and for joining us on our mission to help provide for our neighbors.”
To learn more about PetSmart Charities or to make a donation visit: www.petsmartcharities.org