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About Feed Fido and Fluffy – HWAH Pet Pantry

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We were humbled by the generosity of so many friends and followers who donated the essential supplies we needed to take care of our residents at the beginning of the pandemic. Their quick response and generous donations led us to believe that with their assistance, we could also help needy families feed their pets during a difficult time and beyond.  And so, the “Feed Fido and Fluffy” HWAH Pet Pantry was established in 2020!

We connected with organizations in our area already delivering groceries to shut-ins and families in need, and they added a pet food option to their delivery.  On May 6, 2020, our first distribution to these local food banks was 200 lbs. of kibble and more than 150 cans of dog and cat food, and we soon doubled our distribution.

We have two sides now to our Pet Pantry program. One, folks drop off items here and Pat, our donations coordinator, gets all of those things out to other rescues, to people in need. So none of that goes to waste. We’re accepting donations at our Sanctuary in Gaithersburg, Maryland (email [email protected] for drop off instructions/time.

The other side is now a direct delivery program:  Our Pet Pantry program now helps senior citizens in subsidized housing and on a limited income by providing them with a monthly supply of dog or cat food, treats and cat litter. We also provide needed supplies as requested to clients of other county programs, including Damascus Helps, Every Mind, Cornerstone Montgomery, Germantown Helps, JSSA and several individuals who have reached out for help. In order to ensure that the pets receive exactly what they need we place individual orders through Chewy.com and have the supplies delivered directly to the recipient..

How can you help?

  • Click here to make a financial donation and we will purchase pet food on your behalf.
  • We can also use Chewy or Amazon Gift cards to help with our direct delivery program: [email protected]

Thanks to YOU, we’re helping those less fortunate keep their pets during these difficult economic times.  We are so grateful for your support and generosity!