VERNON, CT — The Vernon Pet Pantry is making an urgent appeal to the community after completely running out of dry cat food supplies to help support local pet owners in need.
The pantry is a partnership with the Hockanum Valley Community Council.
Officials said donations of dry cat food of any brand and any bag size are urgently needed as supplies have been depleted.
Residents looking to help can drop off donations at the pantry's primary collection site at HVCC or at several businesses and organizations throughout the area.
Including the primary site, drop-off locations include:
The organization said community donations are critical to keeping food available for local families who rely on the pantry for assistance caring for their pets. The Vernon Pet Pantry provides pet food assistance to families facing financial hardship and relies heavily on community donations to keep shelves stocked for residents and their pets.
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