The Colorado Pet Pantry is doing its part to help families keep pets during these unprecedented times.
The pandemic has made it tough for many Coloradans to put food on the table for their families and their pets.
In an initiative to help families increase their ability to care for their pets, the Colorado Pet Pantry has partnered with local food banks to distribute pet food.
The pet pantry hopes that by helping families with feeding their pets, fewer dogs and cats will wind up in shelters.
In 2019 the pet pantry's volunteers were able to feed 59,316 pets throughout Colorado.
This year they planned to feed 70,000 pets for a month by distributing food at 65 monthly pet food banks.
They currently have 66 locations across the state.
In addition to food, the pet pantry also gives out other pet supplies.
Recently, CBS4 reported on one of the pet pantry's food drives at 39th and Pecos.
"They give out dog food, leashes, dog beds, and cat food," said one pet owner standing in line. "It's very expensive, especially when you don't have a job and you've lost your job. It's very hard."
Colorado Pet Pantry founder, Eileen Lambert, said Coloradans can drop by the pantry every two months. Each visit they receive a month's worth of food.
Lambert says the need for pet food and supplies in the community has tripled due to COVID-19.
To find out how to receive pet supplies or to volunteer, visit their website.
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