America's economic crisis is forcing more and more families to make the difficult decision to give up their pets because they can no longer afford to feed them. CMPD Animal Care & Control has partnered with Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina to assist income-eligible families with food for their dogs and cats to make sure families can keep their pets.

***URGENT UPDATE***

Donations to the Pet Food Bank have dropped dramatically and food supplies are at an all-time low. Please read below to see how you can help!

• Make a monetary donation to Animal Care & 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 & 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 food are needed – dry and canned food for dogs, cats, puppies, and kittens.
Open food containers cannot be accepted because this food is distributed to the public.
Smaller bags of 10 pounds or less are preferred because they are easier to store and distribute.

 

March 24, 2009 News Conference
See coverage and photographs from the news conference at Animal Care & Control announcing the partnership with Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina.

 

Collection Photos:
Thank you to all the individuals and organizations that have already provided donations to the pet food bank. Your generosity is going a long way to keeping pets with their families. See photographs of some of the events.

 

Pet Food Bank T-Shirt
Make a statement with your Pet Food Bank T-Shirt from Second Harvest Food Bank. Click here to purchase a T-Shirt for $15 which helps support the Pet Food Bank.

Purchase a Pet Memorial Card and make a donation to the Second Harvest Pet Food Bank of Metrolina in honor of your beloved pet. Your gift will go towards feeding hungry pets throughout the Metrolina region.

 

 

 

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

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.
Contact: David Godwin