Pet food bank in need of donations

HOPE Pet Food Bank, operated jointly by Bend Pet Express and Bend Spay and Neuter Project, is in need of pet food donations.

Donation drop-off sites include both Bend Pet Express Locations, Bend Spay and Neuter Project, Birkenstock of Bend, Cascade Business News, and Dancin’ Woofs Dog Training and Daycare. New or gently used collars and leashes, beds and toys are also accepted.

HOPE Pet Food Bank is open the first Saturday of each month and has seen a huge
increase in the number of clients in need over the past two months.

HOPE Food Bank clients qualify based on their annual income in accordance with the standards for the Oregon Housing Assistance program. Qualified clients are eligible to receive enough food for one month for up to three pets.

Donations of cat and dog food and cat litter are greatly needed to help support this
program. Open bags are accepted.

If you would like to collect food at your business, please contact Bend Spay and Neuter Project at 541-617-1010 and a donation box will be dropped off at your location.

Bend Spay and Neuter Project provides affordable, preventative veterinary care to at risk cats and dogs in Central Oregon in order to create a more humane community.
Bend Pet Express is a local pet food and supply store dedicated to a healthier, happier pet and a better community.