Saskatchewan SPCA Launches Provincial Emergency Pet Food Bank
(Saskatoon, SK 鈥� November 18, 2020) The Saskatchewan SPCA announces today the establishment of the Saskatchewan Emergency Pet Food Bank (SEPFB) with an aim to keep families, including the furry members, together during the COVID-19 pandemic. In conjunction with the launch of the SEPFB, a dedicated fundraising campaign in support of the Food Bank also launches today.
In collaboration with Food Banks of Saskatchewan, the Emergency Pet Food Bank will serve pet owners in need of assistance to ensure their pets鈥� nutritional needs are met.听
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鈥淲e know that pet owners can find themselves in difficult situations trying to decide whether to feed themselves or their pets first,鈥� explained Josh Hourie, the Saskatchewan SPCA鈥檚 Community Relations Coordinator. 鈥淥ur goal is to make sure all members of the family are getting what they need as it relates to daily nutrition. Ideally, we will prevent families from having to decide whether they keep their companions or surrender their pet to a shelter or rescue.鈥�
The Saskatchewan SPCA is appealing to residents of Saskatchewan to support the Emergency Pet Food Bank by making a donation to the program. All proceeds to the Emergency Pet Food Bank will directly support the program and our goal of helping pets and their people during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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To date, eight Saskatchewan food banks have signed up to participate in the program. As the COVID-19 situation evolves, the program will be adapted as needed, which may include the addition of more food bank partners.
Participating food banks in Saskatchewan:
听鈥� Carlyle & District Food Bank
鈥� Fort Qu鈥橝ppelle Food Bank
鈥� Maple Creek Food Bank
鈥� Melville & District Food Bank
鈥� Moosomin Food Share
鈥� Nipawin Salvation Army Food Bank
鈥� Rosthern Good Neighbours Food Centre
鈥� Swift Current Salvation Army Food Bank
听Josh Hourie from the Saskatchewan SPCA will be available for media interviews at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, November 18, 2020 at the Saskatchewan SPCA office 鈥� 511 45th Street West.听
